Vape gifting

[D3vious]

I just got my mother (50+ year smoker) a nice kanger evod starter kit for her birthday.
This got me wondering, how common is it to gift vape kits to family/friends?


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[93gc40]

NEVER give a smoker an ANTI smoking device as a GIFT unless it was specifically requested. It is always seen as an insult and BUTTING-IN.

That said I give this type of gift to people all the time. But only because they wanted it... NOT because I think they should change their behaviour.

 

[solace.discord]

NEVER give a smoker an ANTI smoking device as a GIFT unless it was specifically requested. It is always seen as an insult and BUTTING-IN.

not true. certainly your opinion.. but does not apply to everyone.

to the OP- your mom has a wonderful child! it is common to gift vape gear/starter kits. I wish your mother the best of luck!

 

[D3vious]

She didn't directly ask for one, it was more of the "id like one but, they're expensive" hinting that my mom is known For.

I do my best to not force my views onto others, it was simply an option as we don't smoke our analogs indoors with the little ones at home. Vaping lets her stay warm, and not have to have cigarette breaks when driving


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[BlkWolfMidnight]

Vape gifting,

You'll find this goes either way really, but yah if the person does not want to quit then it could be looked at as an insult, if they want to quit then it is looked at as a good thing. I would say part of the "Gift" is going to the E-cig shop and looking at the products first, finding the liquids that work for them and then at the very last moment ninja your credit or bank card in there with a smile. I've done it this way a lot of times before and it worked out well anyways, I usually only gift hardware on a blind chance if the person is already vaping.

Just my two cents.

 

[mattiem]

She didn't directly ask for one, it was more of the "id like one but, they're expensive" hinting that my mom is known For.

I do my best to not force my views onto others, it was simply an option as we don't smoke our analogs indoors with the little ones at home. Vaping lets her stay warm, and not have to have cigarette breaks when driving


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since she has expressed an interest then I say, yes, by all means, gift her a set -up.

 

[daleron]

I've given quite a few away

Mostly to those that want to try them but can't afford to start tho'.

 

[twgbonehead]

I gave several kits as Christmas presents to friends, but did discuss vaping with them ahead of time and they showed some interest.

3 of them quit smoking (1 quit vaping, eventually).
2 of them are still dual-users, but more on the smoky side... (I think they might only vape when I'm around).

All of them were happy to receive the kits, though!

 

[greenmonster714]

I've given quite a few away

Mostly to those that want to try them but can't afford to start tho'.

Totally agree with that. Most folks spend so much money on tobacco each day they can't scrap up enough money to get started. Which in turn keeps them trapped in the Big Tobacco Co back pocket.

 

[cocacola31173]

I set my mother up with a MVP and a Kayfun Lite Plus. I keep everything filled and clean for her. All she has to do is to remember to plug her MVP in every night.

She still smokes but I don't bug her about it because she is not smoking near as much as she used too.

 

[Robino1]

One of my bestest friends, on the forum, received their first ecig from his sons. He thanks them repeatedly, or so he says online . He has now stopped vaping but still visits our little thread, from time to time.

I see nothing wrong with giving the gift of possible hope to a loved one. Heck, I have gotten worse presents Things that make you go "huh?"

 

[Dyanne]

I think you are a wonderful son for setting her up, even if shes not ready yet she may visit it seriously at some point in the future, I think its a way better present from a son then a mower or a vacuum cleaner! hahaha

 

[Danbrooks2k]

NEVER give a smoker an ANTI smoking device as a GIFT unless it was specifically requested. It is always seen as an insult and BUTTING-IN.

That said I give this type of gift to people all the time. But only because they wanted it... NOT because I think they should change their behaviour.

WRONG WRONG WRONG!!! You could be potentially saving a life. As a paramedic I started vaping and have greatly improved my health. I have given out over 60 e-cig kits to smokers. 12 of those people no longer smoke cigarettes. Christmas 2013 I gave kits out to 6 people that were family or close to family. All I have ever asked is that if they decide they dont want to use them to give me a call so I can give them out to someone else.

I dont lecture anyone who decides not to try quitting. I just tell them to call me if they ever want to try again another time... I can get a cheap ego, charger, BVC tank and coils for 20$ on fasttech and the juice im not in love with is given out as well. To potentially save a life, improve someones health or just trying to help... its worth the 20$ and if someone gets upset I do not care.

 

[toucandan229]

I think it is a wonderful thing to gift somebody a starter vape! I remember getting started vaping and not understanding anything! It seemed like no matter how much I read, there was always something more to add additional stress and worry about what I was buying. Does everything fit onto an ego? If so then what does the "510" connector do? What juices are best in what tanks? What IS a tank? As you can imagine I had a tough several months teeter tottering on the line of analog free so skipping this step entirely and just having someone give you what you need without that added stress makes the whole process much easier. I actually just got my aunt (30 year smoker) an aspire CF starter kit for her birthday and she hasn't had a smoke since! Sure it could have been insulting, but I care about health over feelings when it matters most. Cigarettes are never cool.

 

[Rat2chat2]

I wish my family/friend had given me one long before I finally got the Groupon for a cigalike. I think it shows that the person really cares. I think now that vaping is getting so popular, you will see this more and more and i think it is wonderful. Just my 3¢(inflation).

 

[Rickajho]

This is still stepping on a personal issue, so if you throw e-cig gear at someone you have never had a conversation with about quitting or trying vaping it can backfire. Why not just give someone a box of condoms, because you think they have too many children already? See what reaction you get...

So if you are gonna do it - low ball it. Drop someone a couple disposables and see if it starts a conversation. If it doesn't - drop the subject. If it does, you can discuss all sorts of stuff - what it takes to get longer battery life - and why - moving up from a cigalike, tanks etc. But if you just toss a thing that needs filling and refilling, replaceable parts, uses batteries they have never dealt with before, has displays and buttons, and a separate charger - all you may do is intimidate someone who isn't a gear head into never taking the stuff out of the box. Anyone can figure out a disposable - if they actually want to try it.

 

[EBates]

When I started vaping I had 3 1/2 cartons of cigs on hand. I gifted those cigs and a pair of ego/t3s tanks and juice to my SIL/BIL. The ecigs were kind of a sneak attack. They had been interested but had never tried an ecig. They ended up giving away the cigs I had given them and their supply of cigs to smokers that they knew. It turns out that the cost was an issue in their trying ecigs

 

[ScandaLeX]

I just got my mother (50+ year smoker) a nice kanger evod starter kit for her birthday.
This got me wondering, how common is it to gift vape kits to family/friends?


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She didn't directly ask for one, it was more of the "id like one but, they're expensive" hinting that my mom is known For.

I do my best to not force my views onto others, it was simply an option as we don't smoke our analogs indoors with the little ones at home. Vaping lets her stay warm, and not have to have cigarette breaks when driving


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What you did was wonderful. You didn't push your opinion down her neck & as you already said, she thought getting one was expensive which happens to be the thought process of many older people who'd like to start vaping but dont know much about it; including cost.

It's not uncommon to give/gift fam/friends starter kits when they've shown some type of interest in the matter.

I see there have been a lot of replies saying this could've gone wrong but I think you know your mom better than any of us.

In this regard I'd say one has to know their audience- not like you're gifting to perfect strangers.

I happen to be the giver/gifter in my circle of family & friends.
Some are smokers (who I've bought stuff for) and some just wanna vape (who I've given stuff I no longer use) for the hell of it. The smokers are still smoking & the non-smokers are still vaping- go figure!

 

[empteeteacup]

Gifted my mum a Halo starter kit for Christmas and liked it so much I bought one for myself to replace my hookah

 

[Rat2chat2]

This is still stepping on a personal issue, so if you throw e-cig gear at someone you have never had a conversation with about quitting or trying vaping it can backfire. Why not just give someone a box of condoms, because you think they have too many children already? See what reaction you get...

So if you are gonna do it - low ball it. Drop someone a couple disposables and see if it starts a conversation. If it doesn't - drop the subject. If it does, you can discuss all sorts of stuff - what it takes to get longer battery life - and why - moving up from a cigalike, tanks etc. But if you just toss a thing that needs filling and refilling, replaceable parts, uses batteries they have never dealt with before, has displays and buttons, and a separate charger - all you may do is intimidate someone who isn't a gear head into never taking the stuff out of the box. Anyone can figure out a disposable - if they actually want to try it.

I respectfully disagree with you on this matter. If this is a family member or a friend, the vaping issue has already been well discussed. I cannot even agree if it is a total stranger. I gave an nJoy disposable to the girl that was drawing out two pints of my blood at one of my regular donation and she now vapes and remembers me every time I go. There is absolutely nothing wrong with showing you care about anyone, whether you know them or not and I feel like this world would be a better place if more people shared my philosophy. Now I would never offer condoms to anyone (other than my own child) because my parents did an excellent job on teaching me values and common sense. If you knew me better you would know I mean no contempt and am just stating my opinion with the utmost respect for yours. I am quite passionate about vaping and what it has done for me and I will gladly share with anyone that will give me the time.

I shall now return to my normal crazy self to which I prefer and most have come to know and expect.