chanelvaps

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Love the colossal with the Zeus, but I topped it with the mesh pro yesterday (a bit of overhang, but oh well) for a side by side comparison. Impressive flavor, very much like the vaporesso nrg. NRG seems more durable though. Still, not sorry I bought the mesh pro.

Went for my eye exam yesterday, new glasses coming in a week or two. All out of pocket so I need to contain my shinyitis for a while.
I have been getting my glasses at Zenni.com. So cheap it is not even funny. You have to have the prescription but I went to one of those cheap places and got the exam. I got two pairs of glasses for like $65
 

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I have been getting my glasses at Zenni.com. So cheap it is not even funny. You have to have the prescription but I went to one of those cheap places and got the exam. I got two pairs of glasses for like $65
I did the same and after 2y no issues with the frames, still like new.
 

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in the intake...
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That’s what I have! About once a year they have a rebate if you buy a years worth. I think it was around $250 or so. They’re good for reading or tv, but cheaters can’t be beat for close up work like coils or soldering etc.
Yes, of course! I bought a lighted magnifier to rebuild coils, and it paid off in full! At home I do use glasses, but single mag glasses are not expensive, and my HMO provides me with two pairs a year for free. They're almost disposable, but hey, they're already paid for with my fees!
 

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I agree on the clones personally, there are times using them is completely appropriate and useful, and not every person can purchase original very high end devices. I think we all spend our money where we think it will do us/our vaping the most good.

My first three RTAs were Kayfun clones, and it turns out I don't much care for them, and if I'd spent the money on 3 originals (I will not dispute the originals may be better) I would NEVER have gotten to some ORIGINAL RTAs that I actually COULD afford, etc. There are other areas where I want to support a maker, or splurge, or whatnot.

But I do think clones are just an area where each person has to decide for themselves, along with where else they are going to point their vaping budget. I'd love to support every fantastic original maker who is producing magnificent things and I just can't always afford to. I'm happy to have prioritized two Kabuki originals because I love them, I love the company, and etc. Plenty of folks who vape differently might consider that a waste.

And phew, kiddo talked to the grandparent, she was disappointed but not angry, so he called in relief to summarize, ending in, "OMG, not going to lie, yes I feel better but I am going to go buy a PACK of cigarettes now.... Seriously."

LOL no "addiction issues there," I immediately thought to myself. Even though the kiddo quitting vaping was my impetus to start, I really wish he hadn't stopped, it's been so much harder. Oh well everything in its time, I guess, and place and etc.

Including clones.

Anna
I had a Kayfun clone base literally dissolve in rust in front of my eyes. I try to buy original whenever I can, there are plenty of great low cost choices out there. But sometimes clones offer advantages beyond cost only.
 

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I have been getting my glasses at Zenni.com. So cheap it is not even funny. You have to have the prescription but I went to one of those cheap places and got the exam. I got two pairs of glasses for like $65

I may try something like that, get a spare. But I have such a hard time finding frames that fit, I’m nervous about not being able to try them on before I order.
 

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Good morning shiners! Rainy dreary day here. And it's Sunday. No one delivers on Sunday. I feel alone and abandoned.

Mine's in the USPS black hole now, too. It's hit USA shores, processed through customs, turned over to USPS, in transit somewhere in the western part of the U.S., and headed eastward toward Georgia at a slow pace.

I suppose I'll get a tracking number from USPS at some point.
 
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stols001

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Good morning shinyitis folks. Goals for the day:
1) Keep saving my shinyitis despite all the post labor day sales (I'm sure they exist)
2) Receive zero phone calls from the kid (unless he calls me to say thank you, LOL)
3) YOGA
4) Get to grocery store somehow for some Ricolas and Diet pepsi (the two things I won't fast from, although I'm pretty good at creating meals from stuff like "Odd looking bag of mixed beans" with included spices for soup.
5) Get by until Tuesday on Ritalin instead of Adderall, remind self that it is literally NEVER good to use Ritalin instead of Adderall it doesn't work and also remind myself to give the husband (or email the competent secretary the IN PAPER script I need. I could have gone Friday but I was like, "That's a lot of gas" and incorrectly figured I could get by on a few days on Ritalin. Things have been broken, not vape things but yeah, stuff. It's a false economy I am afraid.

Anna
 

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I like how everybody is ducking away except the kid with a smartphone in his hand.

Looks like his pop has it handled.
Kinda like that scene in the movie The Blind Side where Michael Oher stopped the air bag from hitting little Shawn.

That kids dad (or Uncle or whatever) RULES!!!
 

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I may try something like that, get a spare. But I have such a hard time finding frames that fit, I’m nervous about not being able to try them on before I order.
they have a thing, you can post a pic of your face, and then try on any and all glasses. Seriously, there are frames there for $9.95, $15.95 etc. Anything you might want to add is extra such as tinting and coating but I always skip all extras except non-glare.
I read your specifics after I posted about Zenni and yours might be more but worth a try to check out the website and add your prescription and see
 

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