Shinyitis Support Group

[Z-Lee]

I liked the limited edition carbon fiber duals. The Monet and the Red Rust looked wild. I waited and waited for a good sale but they sold out before ever needing to be sold with a deep discount. Yup, I snoozed and I loozed.

I was lucky I got in on that, lol. It was right when I started buying stuff in large quantities.

 

[Shadav]

@Shadav, you nearly did it again...

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I didn't even notice this time
you know it's a slow day on ecf when I hold the most recent replies

 

[Z-Lee]

I did the same with the carbon fiber... I kept waiting thinking they'd drop in price but nope, blinked and they were gone...

And what did you learn from this?

Stop blinking.

 

[Opinionated]

...

And what did you learn from this?

Stop blinking.

Many of us who have to be more price conscious learned long ago, the price always drops...

Old habits die hard... lol

 

[Z-Lee]

@stabwood is good @ShowMeTwice @hittman I see some Mechlyfe SBS's - any feedback on those?

 

[Z-Lee]

Many of us who have to be more price conscious learned long ago, the price always drops...

100%. Very little of what I've purchased so far was at or near full price. I'll bargain bin my way to happiness!

 

[ShowMeTwice]

I did the same with the carbon fiber... I kept waiting thinking they'd drop in price but nope, blinked and they were gone...

I even had my son encouraging me to buy one and I kept saying when the price drops a little...

HTR got one I think, but he didn't wait for a sale.. lol

But, IIRC you bought the last ultem Armageddon. I snoozed and I looooozed on snagging an ultem one.

I have an Armageddon currently in rotation.

When they had their sale I bought some extra doors. I had to sand them down to fit.

 

[Daniel Forsyth]

Good Morning Shiny People

 

[Daniel Forsyth]

@Z-Lee I strongly suggest you fire up your Asmodus Minikin 2, you'll Love it
And chuck the mighty Brunhilde rta on top when she arrives

 

[ShowMeTwice]

@stabwood is good @ShowMeTwice @hittman I see some Mechlyfe SBS's - any feedback on those?

I was hoping to avoid this. Yes, I have one and it is a complete dud. On mine the 510 assembly spins. I take it apart to tighten it and it works it's way loose, over and over. @Nailz has the same issue with his. They did a pee poor job with the Mechlyfe Paramour SbS. I can repair mine by adding a lock washer to the 510 assembly. However, the customer should never ever have to be the one repairing a poorly designed mod.

 

[chanelvaps]

I fear this is only going to get worse.

it does get worse and this thread will help it get worse. Somewhere along the line, years in, you will settle on what you like but only after you have spent gazillions

 

[chanelvaps]

Here is the bottom line... you have to want it bad enough to lose the cigs. For me it was purely a mind game. Once I figured that out... I won, cigs lost.

If you want to lose the smokes Determination and Perseverance will get you where you want to go. Weakness of Mind, or habit, will not. Strength of Mind and a strong Will can carry you far.

You can do this, many have. It all starts within You.

let's not forget addiction, too often described as weakness of mind but is not. There is such a thing as addiction and if you pulled that card it is not as easy for you as it is for others.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Sound advice. I'm going to give it a try. Wish me luck because I'm going to need it . Thank you.

I wish you more than luck. You can do this! Keep us updated on how you are doing. Don't get down on yourself if you have a cig. Just write it off as part of your journey and keep trying your best. You will get there. Know it and own it.

 

[chanelvaps]

Asmodus Minikin 2 Mod

a most excellent mod and mine have been in rotation for 4+ years. I wish I had more of them

 

[Shadav]

@Eyezonu1 and no one said you had to go cold turkey (sort of speaking)
as I said, at first, don't beat yourself up for smoking, it's more about how many cigarettes you didn't smoke then you did....I know there's folks here in these forums that have been vaping longer than I have and they still dual use, they have their morning cig and then vape the rest of the day or vice versa, they vape all day and then have their evening cig after dinner and before bed...
to each there own...it's about harm reduction, that's what matters
and finding something that works for you because what works for me doesn't really work for lets say @ShowMeTwice .... we all have to find what suits our needs
and we're here to try and help you along

 

[ShowMeTwice]

let's not forget addiction, too often described as weakness of mind but is not. There is such a thing as addiction and if you pulled that card it is not as easy for you as it is for others.

True. But, what I wrote totally applies to addiction. Addicts have to want something other than, or greater than, their addiction. They need to be determined and to persevere in order to succeed. And doing so requires great strength of mind and strong willpower. If they don't want it bad enough they will fail over and over.

 

[stabwood is good]

I did the same with the carbon fiber... I kept waiting thinking they'd drop in price but nope, blinked and they were gone...

I even had my son encouraging me to buy one and I kept saying when the price drops a little...

HTR got one I think, but he didn't wait for a sale.. lol

I don’t know if I’ve ever paid full retail for a mod. Or ANYTHING really. Haha Well, maybe just milk and eggs.

 

[Opinionated]

But, IIRC you bought the last ultem Armageddon. I snoozed and I looooozed on snagging an ultem one.

I have an Armageddon currently in rotation.
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When they had their sale I bought some extra doors. I had to sand them down to fit.

I do think my Ultem Armageddon is my prize possession! Since the move I have her tucked away, but when I start doing a little better she'll come out to play again..

Woot woot, 3 more weeks until my pain clinic appt. Hoping the injections will work!

 

[Nailz]

Thought the abyss would be the last mod I would get before the mail ban, but took the gamble on China (sourcemore) and got the pulse 2, not big into squonking, but going to use with the galaxies RDTA, and will save having to carry a juice bottle at work hopefully.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

I do think my Ultem Armageddon is my prize possession! Since the move I have her tucked away, but when I start doing a little better she'll come out to play again..

Woot woot, 3 more weeks until my pain clinic appt. Hoping the injections will work!

I really hope the injections work for you too. Prayers and positive thoughts on the way.