Fredman1

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I hear you Charlie and thanks.
The revenue I was talking about is from the vapers returning to smoking - tax on cigs.
I phoned my local member today who is a gov front bencher and the only pro vape conservative in federal parliament. He told me that this law is passed/set in stone. It's "up for review" in 12 months time but who knows what that means.
Also all the NZ retailers have now stopped taking Aus orders for nic. When retailers stop accepting money from customers you know the bell has rung.

Anyway I think I've said enough on this topic for now in this thread so thanks everyone for support and kind words.
Yep...seems they're clamping down everywhere. I just read from Jul 1 a permit is needed to import any tobacco into NZ. That throws my NET journey out the window. Nicotine still allowed...
 

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Not much on at this stage Mate:thumb:
I may make some plans when I wake up a little more though, I'm only on my second coffeeo_O

I hear you buddy,pre morning coffee this is what i look like:

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2 espressos and vape session in the terrace and this is what i look like:

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P.S. 2nd ''2 espresso'' spoiler has an image that will haunt you all day,you have been warned.
 

Rob B.

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I hear you buddy,pre morning coffee this is what i look like:


2 espressos and vape session in the terrace and this is what i look like:


P.S. 2nd ''2 espresso'' spoiler has an image that will haunt you all day,you have been warned.

You are a frigging hoot dude...
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    Hi, new too this section but am suffering from shinyitis I think.
    I quit a 36yr heavy cig addiction on Jan 21st of this year with the help of a SMOK Trinity Alpha (bought for me by my son) I love vaping now but love shopping for new devices more...Yes a pod vaper, yes a SMOK fan (not gonna appologize for it).
    In just 6 months my collection is growing even too the point I bought my 1st Voopoo device today the Drag X.
    I am still saving money each month but am now hiding purchaces from the wife.
    I am being jovial about this as buying these things is great fun, I've added a pic of my collection thus far.
    P's the 2 Mag Grips have never been used.
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    Welcome to the group @Shrike :)

    Just warn you, that shinyitis can stick around, I've been vaping over 7 years, and still get excited about new gear, I still track everything like a 5 year old, and still rush home from work when know vape mail is coming, it's hard to cure, welcome to the hobby ;)

    Oh and I still hide purchaces from my wife, she vapes, but doesn't care about it, we have the understanding, I can spend half of what we use to on cigs each month, I won't lie, I have gone over that limit many times :nun:
     

    SlowTalker

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    I wish there was a shiny stainless steel original Zeus RTA @Geekvape_Official. It’s my favorite RTA but I need shiny ss for matchy match at times. I have a Shiny dual and X but neither are as flavorful as the original imo.

    Any chance of coming out with one or are their some out there that I don’t know about??

    I'm crazy about this tank too, and was very disappointed with the "gunpowder" finish on the "gunmetal" version, so I fixed it. These are my two gunmetal Zeus tanks - before and after polishing with the Harmony buffer. If you have the steel version of this tank, you can shiny it up too, no problem. The Buffer you want is called "eco-shine." It is a super fine polishing buffer. I use them for smoothing vintage fountain pen nibs, and thought one day, "why not?" Really happy with the result.

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    Fidola13

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    I'm crazy about this tank too, and was very disappointed with the "gunpowder" finish on the "gunmetal" version, so I fixed it. These are my two gunmetal Zeus tanks - before and after polishing with the Harmony buffer. If you have the steel version of this tank, you can shiny it up too, no problem. The Buffer you want is called "eco-shine." It is a super fine polishing buffer. I use them for smoothing vintage fountain pen nibs, and thought one day, "why not?" Really happy with the result.

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    that’s perfect and I have several that are gun metal!! Thanks
     

    Fidola13

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    welcome to the club of peeps that have many many things that have never been used and still buy more. Because there is always that one thing we NEED. Get proficient at lying to your spouse or gtg a separate credit card :D

    OMG I have boxes of unopened attys and mods lol!
     

    Fidola13

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    I keep a list in ‘Notes’ on my phone - it’s easier than finding my notebook or what page I wrote it on.

    i do a lot of crossing out and scribbling plus little side notes. It’s probably the only thing I actually use to write.
     

    Nailz

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    Got the new Ares V2 today, I loved the V1, but could have leaking problems, they have meant to fixed that on this version, flavor is just as good, if not a little better than the V1, but I am not a fan of the looks on the lower part of the tank, and air holes stripe is white, which sort of spoils the blacked out look, but she does vape damn good though :)

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    NolaMel

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    Got the new Ares V2 today, I loved the V1, but could have leaking problems, they have meant to fixed that on this version, flavor is just as good, if not a little better than the V1, but I am not a fan of the looks on the lower part of the tank, and air holes stripe is white, which sort of spoils the blacked out look, but she does vape damn good though :)

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    TrollDragon

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    Morning All !

    Definitely missing @Eskie , @lupinehorror
    Haven't seen @TrollDragon much lately either. And where's our friend @DeloresRose ?
    I still check in every day, don't have any new shinies except for the new to me DNA mods. ;)

    Busy with a ton of games on the PS4 and Switch as well as FB headphone group moderation. It doesn't matter how many rules you put in place, there is always a handful of rude AF people out there that need a good slap.:glare:

    It must be the covid isolation stuff that makes them forget their manners. ;)

    Thanks for the tag brother!

    A quick vape on the deck before going on to grind on Season 2 of the Division 2 game.
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    Shrike

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    Welcome to the group @Shrike :)

    Just warn you, that shinyitis can stick around, I've been vaping over 7 years, and still get excited about new gear, I still track everything like a 5 year old, and still rush home from work when know vape mail is coming, it's hard to cure, welcome to the hobby ;)

    Oh and I still hide purchaces from my wife, she vapes, but doesn't care about it, we have the understanding, I can spend half of what we use to on cigs each month, I won't lie, I have gone over that limit many times :nun:
    Thanks for the welcome you guys.
    I must admit being honest here my wife has been great about it, I tried to get her on the vape buying an Innokin Gem Pen and a Caliburn but sadly She did not transition like I did but hey! I still roll her cigs for her every couple of days as her hands shake more than mine lol bless her lil heart :wub::wub::wub:
     

    Fredman1

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    Thanks for the welcome you guys.
    I must admit being honest here my wife has been great about it, I tried to get her on the vape buying an Innokin Gem Pen and a Caliburn but sadly She did not transition like I did but hey! I still roll her cigs for her every couple of days as her hands shake more than mine lol bless her lil heart :wub::wub::wub:
    Just a thought...Maybe try her on natural tobacco. Flavors held me back..until I took up NET.
     

    NolaMel

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    Even wide open, it is a tight draw, tighter than I expected, heard claims can do a good RDL, but I think to restricted for that, but as I only MTL vape, works just great for me :)
    If you ever tried the Zenith (I know its a dropin, but trying to come up with something to compare it to) how does the af at the loosest compare?
     

    Aliraonz

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    I have a question...I am having a shinyitis attack, got a few things in a cart at a couple of sites but I am trying to find out which could deliver faster...they are Vapesourcing and 3FVape. @AngeNZ and @Fredman1 and aussie's friends...any insight?

    So far I have received some from vapesourcing..some still on the slow boat from them, vapeciga and fastech.

    I think I need a PO Box so my other half wont kill me :shock:
     

    Nailz

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    If you ever tried the Zenith (I know its a dropin, but trying to come up with something to compare it to) how does the af at the loosest compare?

    Just tested for you, the Zenith is more airy wide open, and the Ares V2 can be made tighter than the Zenth.
     

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