So tempted to splash the cash.

[Steph2323]

They say 2 years ....but I am hoping even more as I know I have enough to last me at least that long...and am not done buying!

Nuck...I was alternating between 8 pens a day. Now I use 6 devices (which includes 2 lady pipes) until I get my other 2 pipes hooked up. They all use penstyle atomizers and carts.

Lu

Thanks Lu. Off to shopping again!!! This is costing me a fortune,but if I don't have to buy cigs anymore, I'll be in good shape in a year or so
Stephanie

 

[Steph2323]

I went the piecemeal method then the stockpile method. But, if I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't have bought the Janty products.

I started with the njoys, went to the 901, tried a Janty kb and the mini fogger then the lady pipe. I'm now waiting for the Screwdriver. And, that's that. But, I've also ordered a very large amount of liquid from Central Trade in China and a huge amount of atomizers and batteries in sizes 801 and 901. If the ban comes, I want to have enough for a long while.

Some people are minimizing the possibility of a ban, and that's okay. I'm no worse off it it doesn't happen-- I'll just have a couple of years worth of stock-- maybe even more than that.

But, buying at one time seems really economical to me, too.

I can't imagine how you keep everything straight! All I have are some pens and 901s. But I had to buy this big organizer to keep it all straight, just for those 2 models, but I didn't expect to have to buy enough for a year or more either. I thought about adding another model and would have if a ban were not pending,but no way now. But, I am curious about the SD. You'll have to let us know how you like it.
Stephanie

 

[Phalse]

Isnt the screw driver pretty much a janty with better batteries? I mean janty atomizers ARE very similar if not just like dse-801 atomizers. SD uses 801 atomizers.

Is the screw drivers manual switch closed off from the atomizer/carts?

I would compare the SD with the kissbox , there are not many other comparisons except maybe the dura-c which is different, it doesnt use 801 parts and form factor.

I noticed some janty problems a few posts back and was wondering if there were any specific problems those people have to describe?

Both the SD and KB seem like solid products from the information I can gather. I just can't purchase both!

 

[ZambucaLu]

Isnt the screw driver pretty much a janty with better batteries? I mean janty atomizers ARE very similar if not just like dse-801 atomizers.

Is the screw drivers manual switch closed off from the atomizer/carts?

I would compare the SD with the kissbox , there are not many other comparisons except maybe the dura-c which is different, it doesnt use 801 parts and form factor

No Phalse. The SD is based on the 901. It was originally designed to be used with 901 atomizers and carts. Trog just recently added the penstyle adapter. It is nothing like the Janty. The manual switch is on the bottom and nothing is closed off.

Lu

 

[Phalse]

oh nice, got ya. For some reason I thought he picked 801 atomizer to use. Hmm..SD is a tempting product to try out. Toss up between SD and KB.

There really is only positive feedback about the SD.
Lots of good feedback about KB with some bad.

 

[Elendil]

Even with spending $650, both my wife and I are now vaping. We will make up that money in 2 months or less.....

 

[Elendil]

oh nice, got ya. For some reason I thought he picked 801 atomizer to use. Hmm..SD is a tempting product to try out. Toss up between SD and KB.

There really is only positive feedback about the SD.
Lots of good feedback about KB with some bad.

Can't wait to get my SD, I hope it come this week....

 

[JustJulie]

Well, I've been stocking up. I personally feel that a ban is likely, and even though we might be able to get equipment in, I have a feeling that if e-liquid with nicotine is banned, the vaping movement will kind of come to a standstill . . . and if that happens, then manufacturers will eventually slow down or stop producing the parts.

Even as I type that, I feel sick.

I am stockpiling 901 atomizers and liquid. I bought a SD so that batteries will be a non-issue. I am embarrassed to admit how much liquid I have. Really. It's bad. Yes, I'm that nervous. It's in a box in the fridge. Let's just say that I have enough to last me a couple of years and I'm a heavy vaper. As for the atomizers, I have about 30.

Truthfully, though, I started building my stash after seeing what a shortage the Chinese New Year caused. Scared me to pieces to think that I might run out of something because I knew the day I stopped vaping was the day I'd pick up the nasty analogs again.

With the FDA making noises, I stepped up my stockpiling efforts.

I should also say that I have a hoarder's mentality in the base case. I've always managed to have at least 6 months' worth of food in the pantry/freezer. Less than 12 rolls of toilet paper in the closet is unheard of. My husband says that if he didn't know better, he'd think I grew up during the depression.

In any event, I wouldn't necessarily recommend my strategy to anyone. For me, it makes me feel relatively secure, and I'm fortunate that financially it's not a problem. And for those who think I'm way over the top on this, well, I won't disagree with you.

 

[tribalmasters]

I have a feeling that there will not be enough stock to go around, isn't it a bit greedy to hoard all that whilst the poorer vapers have to go without?

 

[ZambucaLu]

The way I look at it is....China is never going to run out of stock. Just look at Beci's site and see where he has 50,000 of one item...lol

The problem will be getting it to suppliers here and if that ever falls through, it's not going to matter how much I have....anyone not stocking up now is going to have a problem. There's no reason people (we) can't get stuff from China now. So I shouldn't stock up now because other people aren't?

I do feel for those that can't afford to stockpile. But for me not to do so so that they continue to have a chance to buy would just be insane on my part. I never want to go back to smoking like I was. For my sake, I gotta to do what I gotta do. And there's plenty to go around right now!

If people were smart, they'd take one basic device, take $100 a month and buy cheap spares and juice from China until they know they have enough to last....then go spend their money on new devices. Because in the end, it's not going to matter that you have 5 different "cool" devices if you can't get parts for them.

Lu

 

[JeremyJames]

If you dont get a way ahead you could have a string of bad luck and have many devices fail or maybe your juice all gets spilled and it could lead to analog relapse, you need to stay ahead of yourself but I think 6 months is a bit excessive, I have been esmoking 2.25 months, I keep about a months worth of stuff. I dont agree with these people on here saying to buy multiple devices, sticking to just one device and buy 10 or 20 atomizer for it, 50 carts, and like 8 or 9 batteries is much nicer on your wallet and this will last you for along time, this ensures that each part is compatible and your not paying for a new charger each time, order from china and its much cheaper, you can get 20 quality atomizers from china for around 100$USD then you could even switch to a new atomizer each day and it would only be the same cost of normal ciggaretes if you smoked only 1 pack of them a day lol (atleast here ciggs are now 6$+ per pack).

Hey if you got money to burn then do what these other people are suggesting but if you really want to save money order from china in bulk. If your ordering multiple devices your wasting a lot of money.

 

[Vape]

I mentioned this before, but until the factories stop making product we will be able to get it. It is much easier for an individual to make a relatively small order compared to a supplier's order from china. Most if not all of the shipments I have received the sender fibs on the goods description to make it seem as if it is a inconspicuous low value item or "gift". Ban or no ban this practice rasies few flags for customs. Yes there is always a chance of getting caught, but that is a risk we are already taking isn't it. The FDA has already stopped a few large shipments have they not?

 

[Elendil]

I mentioned this before, but until the factories stop making product we will be able to get it. It is much easier for an individual to make a relatively small order compared to a supplier's order from china. Most if not all of the shipments I have received the sender fibs on the goods description to make it seem as if it is a inconspicuous low value item or "gift". Ban or no ban this practice rasies few flags for customs. Yes there is always a chance of getting caught, but that is a risk we are already taking isn't it. The FDA has already stopped a few large shipments have they not?

Exactly, before switching to ecigs, I used to order analogs from overseas (Ukraine, etc) for about $12.00 a carton. These were a big no-no because of tax stamps. No matter how many cartons I ordered, the supplier would only ship 2 or 3 cartons in a box so it did not draw the attention of customs and it was never a problem.

I don't think we have to worry. Even if they were banned in the U.S. (unlikely I think) they will still be allowedin many other countries. This means the products will still be made. I they are being made, we will find a way to get them..............

 

[Boomer]

Hey guys interesting thread, the position i am in currently is that yes i would love to have some big supplies but i only have a small amount of disposable cash each week so i plan to maybe get an atomiser and a bottle of juice a week, i also want to invest in a good vapor / throat hit producer with USB passthru for at home to go along with my PiLOT for at work. As far as i can tell there a lots and lots of vaporisers around and have been for a long time now, many of them are able to vape liquids or solids, the problem with these is that most are not very portable so it would be a do at home only thing, if the worst did come to the worst i would maybe have to smoke analogs during the day and vape at home at night. I think the biggest problem is the liquid but i agree with other posters and think that it will be easy for individuals to get small amounts directly.

It is a big concern though people getting scared who have lots of spare cash panic buying and wiping all the supplies out, i think the biggest threat to vapers at the minute is other vapers. Maybe it would be an idea for suppliers to start stopping exceptional size orders or making a rule i.e no more that 5 bottles at a time? Only an idea im sure there will be plenty of people against that as are for it and im also sure vapers would find a way around it lol.

I have noticed already a lot of suppliers moving away from calling them e-smoking etc i think this is a very important step to keeping us supplied if they do try and bring in a ban.

Lee.

 

[ZambucaLu]

I never buy very large amounts from local suppliers now, but I do from China. And I really don't consider it panic buying. I call it planning for the future.

But you can imagine...I started buying from bestecig in November....and I've bought a little at a time ever since. Sure has added up!

Lu

 

[Kitabz]

I second this thought completely. I am currently stocking up on liquids amd seeking mods with rechargable batteries.

I'll third this thought as well, I have about 300ml of 24mg which should last me 3-4 months should the axe fall, plus the Screwdriver which takes generic batteries plus 4 x EVOs - they're very reliable and robust (including one which went through the washing machine - sadly the switch on the battery failed but the atomiser is okay)

(This little stash is equivalent to about £800 worth of cigarettes, more than I've spent on everything so far which somewhat justifies all the purchases - that's what I keep telling myself anyway.)

It's not cheap at the beginning but it does level out as time goes on.

 

[Kitabz]

So I shouldn't stock up now because other people aren't?
[...]
If people were smart, they'd take one basic device, take $100 a month and buy cheap spares and juice from China until they know they have enough to last....then go spend their money on new devices. Because in the end, it's not going to matter that you have 5 different "cool" devices if you can't get parts for them.
Lu

Yes, I'd agree with this. An average smoker here in the UK was spending between £150 & £200 (~$225-$300) per month. That buys a lot of spares and liquid so someone saying they can't afford to stockpile a little is hard to believe (maybe not be able to afford all the newest toys perhaps, but that's no different to any other desirable i-pod/cell phone/gadget/whatever).

 

[ApOsTle51]

i used to spend £25 a month on Duty free baccy , that got me 250grams of Golden Virginia, So using an e-cig doesnt give me a financial gain . If anything it's more expensive which makes me grumble everytime i have to buy something...
I can understand if you had to buy your cigies from a shop, heck if i had to do that I would have given them up years ago...

 

[Kitabz]

i used to spend £25 a month on Duty free baccy , that got me 250grams of Golden Virginia, So using an e-cig doesnt give me a financial gain . If anything it's more expensive which makes me grumble everytime i have to buy something...
I can understand if you had to buy your cigies from a shop, heck if i had to do that I would have given them up years ago...

Wow, £25 a month.
If I were in your shoes I'd still be doing that!
(For me it's not the health but the cost, or more precisely the taxes.)

 

[luvmyvapor]

Great thread. I'm new at vaping but totally into it after smoking for 25 years. It's not only the expense of analogs but the crap that you inhale. I am feeling sooo much better. I have started to kind of stockpile after burning up an atomizer and having to buy cigarettes. It was nasty and expensive.
My initial outlay was about $60USD but inside of a month I have spent several hundred dollars on spares and different models and liquid. It's fun but I will have to curtail my spending pretty soon. It kind of feels like a new hobby or something.