Vaper Virgin...

[GummiSnorri]

Hey guys and girls !

My name is GummiSnorri and I live in Iceland.

I actually heard about e-cigs for the first time about 5 days ago... Me and a friend of mine were chatting about cigarettes and he started talking about that movie "The Tourist" and said that in that movie some dude was using an electronic cigarette.
Naturally, I got very curious, so I started my research... and when I get interested in something I just lose my mind researching... It becomes kind of an addiction. I have watched probably around 10 hours worth of reviews on youtube, and now, 5 days later, I have decided to get the Smokeless Image Volt...

Now, here in Iceland we do have e-cigs, however there is only one store that sells them and the ones that have nicotine in them are illegal, plus the customs and tax in Iceland is absolutely ridiculous, so you wind up paying around a 100$ for one e-cig, one battery and 5 cartomizers... Without nicotine. What a f-ing waste of money, right ?

However, I know a person that lives in the US and she's visiting next month, so I'm going to send my order to her and ask her to bring it here with her. The only problem is that I'm afraid of ordering liquids... I can't imagine the airport customs making a comment on the cartomizers but they might about 3-5 bottles of e-liquid, so for now I gotta stack up on pre filled cartomizers.

Now, I smoked for many years, from the age of 12, and was up to a pack a day, then I switched over to snus... For all of you that don't know what snus is, it's a moist tobacco that is put in a cut off syringe, pressed and then put in the upper lip.

It contains insane amounts of nicotine and is getting extremely popular amongst teenagers in Iceland... there was actually a 600% increase in sales on this the past 1-1 1/2 years.
However, you look like an absolute idiot while it's in your lip, so, even though I never use it publicly, I want to quit.
I started smoking the analogs again after quitting for a long time, but I had really gotten into wearing good smelling cologne, and it really irritated me not being able to wear it because the smell of smoke always ruined it...

SO... What I am going to order ( keep in mind that I cannot buy these things that often, but when I go out there myself I'm going to bring back a lot of liquid )


1 x Pro Starter Kit
1 x Volt - USB Wall Adapter
1 x Volt - USB Battery Charger


batteries :


1 x Sealed Auto Black Battery 78mm - Green LED

1 x Sealed Auto Black Battery 65mm - White LED

1 x Sealed Auto Black Battery 78mm - Red LED

1 x Sealed Auto White Battery 65mm - Orange LED

1 x Neon/Lime Green Manual Battery 78mm - White LED


CARTOMIZERS :


1 x 555 Cartomizer pack - 24 mg

1 x Cowboy Cartomizer pack 24 mg

2 x RY4 Cartomizer pack 24 mg

1 x Watermelon Cartomizer pack 24 mg


EXTRAS :


Comfort tips

Multicolor end caps

Volt Carrying Case

PCC Carrying Sleeve

Stealth Battery Caps

Battery Wraps ( 2x )

2x Volt - USB Battery Charger

Volt - USB Wall Adapter

Total 181$...

Got a discount, coming out at 154$




Which is really good considering I'm going to get this into the country with customs completely off my back and I'm getting 1000x more than I'd get for the same money here in Iceland...

Now I'm just wondering what I should do when the cartomizers run out...

What do you pros think ? Anything I should add to that list in your opinion ?

Have the next 10 days to reach my final conclusion, so, please tell me what you think !

 

[SCTony]

Hi GummiSnorri! Welcome to ECF Maybe consider a couple of manual batteries -just in case. I use autos and manuals and like them both. Cheers and stay warm!

EDIT: Nvrmind - I didn't see you already one on your list

 

[mattiem]

Personally I would have to add an assortment of e-liquid for refilling your cartos. It has been said that 1 carto = 1 pk of smokes but that is NOT true. It is more like maybe 3 or 4 smokes. JMHO

 

[GummiSnorri]

Personally I would have to add an assortment of e-liquid for refilling your cartos. It has been said that 1 carto = 1 pk of smokes but that is NOT true. It is more like maybe 3 or 4 smokes. JMHO

3-4 cigarettes? Are you kidding me ?
Shiiit... Well, how many times can 30 ml fill 1 cartomizer, then ?

 

[singu]

30ml lasts me 10 to 15 days of vaping. So i would order some e liquid if i were you..

I use cartomisers exclusivly.

 

[GummiSnorri]

30ml lasts me 10 to 15 days of vaping. So i would order some e liquid if i were you..

I use cartomisers exclusivly.

The problem is not money... I would order 5 bottles if I were bringin this on a plane myself, but if customs decide to search her bag or whatever, I don't want to get her in trouble... So, maybe I should just try ordering some over the internet and see if customs stop it, and if they don't, start ordering bigger... or go to the uk or usa or something and just bring back like half a a liter.

 

[mattiem]

3-4 cigarettes? Are you kidding me ?
Shiiit... Well, how many times can 30 ml fill 1 cartomizer, then ?

Nope..Not kidding. I am not sure how many times 30 mls will fill a carto but if it is going to be quite a while before you can get more supplies I would pick up quite a bit.

 

[wv2win]

I would STRONGLY recommend getting manual batteries. They provide much better control, warmer vapor and are safer.

The Volt is probably the best of the "mini" battery models but you are still only going to be getting maybe 2 hours of battery life on a charge. I think you would be better served, especially since it is not easy to get in your country, a model with a 1000 mAh battery. They will give you 5 - 6 hours on a charge. I would suggest you look at the Kgo, E-Power 510 or the Riva 510. Here are some well supported suppliers:

Electronic Cigarette - Starter Kits - Riva 510

Electronic Cigarette - Starter Kits - EGO E-Power

KGO/eGo Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit | Virgin Vapor | Electronic Cigarette Organic e-Liquid | Electronic Cigarettes

I would also get some eliquid in 18mg - 24mg nicotine strength.

Good Luck

 

[terrilg70]

Welcome and glad you found ECF. I was a pack and half a day smoker. I vape about 3-6 ml a day. I would also agree that a manual battery at 1000mah would be better.

 

[Spitspot]

I'd add a pass-through, its great being able to chill at your pc without worrying about replacing your batts. O and figure out how to get juice you'll be out before you know it.

 

[wv2win]

I'd add a pass-through, its great being able to chill at your pc without worrying about replacing your batts. O and figure out how to get juice you'll be out before you know it.

Just don't plug that pass-though into your computer. Too many reports of PT's damaging computers. Make sure you get a 5 volt/2 amp USB to AC adapter that you plug into a wall outlet like this one: 2 amp AC to USB Adapter, ideal for Passthroughs

 

[GummiSnorri]

Alright, pass through added !
I also changed to the Premium kit... just to save a couple of bucks, because I had already ordered everything that was in it and it was dumb to do it seperately.
So, now I'm up to 6 packs of cartomizers, which make 30 pieces... I really think that will last me a while.
Anything else?

 

[jiiikoo]

I'm not sure how it is in Iceland, but in Finland we can order nicotine e-juices from inside the EFTA countries, and from what I know, Iceland is a part of it. So in theory, you could order maybe 2-5 bottles from the UK without the customs intercepting it.

 

[GummiSnorri]

I'm not sure how it is in Iceland, but in Finland we can order nicotine e-juices from inside the EFTA countries, and from what I know, Iceland is a part of it. So in theory, you could order maybe 2-5 bottles from the UK without the customs intercepting it.

Really ?

I am actually going to Finland in just over a week and will stay for a month...

Could you maybe give me some info ?

I am going to Nakkila, if I order from the US, when would the package reach me ?

How much e-liquid can I order ?

What about cartomizers ?

Would be great to get some answers, man...

And what about customs ? they must be lower in Finland... it's so expensive in Iceland because it's an Island, obviously.

 

[jiiikoo]

Really ?
I am actually going to Finland in just over a week and will stay for a month...
Could you maybe give me some info ?
I am going to Nakkila, if I order from the US, when would the package reach me ?
How much e-liquid can I order ?
What about cartomizers ?
Would be great to get some answers, man...
And what about customs ? they must be lower in Finland... it's so expensive in Iceland because it's an Island, obviously.

I'm not 100% sure, but the Finnish customs doesn't allow shipments of e-juice from the US, but United Kingdom yes. There's a stupid chart of the quantities on the website of the Finnish customs, but what they say there isn't true. I think there are no limitations on how much you can order from the UK or Germany. On a finnish forum for e-cigs I read that someone had ordered over 30 bottles and it got thru.

Usually the orders I've ordered from the UK arrive within 5 days. Like last week I ordered a pack of cartos on friday and it arrived here today. So thats 6 days including the weekend.

Edit: And if you order from here Liberty Flights there wont be any shipping costs for any amount you purchase. And they have a great selection of juices (vermillion river, pink spot etc.)

 

[GummiSnorri]

I'm not 100% sure, but the Finnish customs doesn't allow shipments of e-juice from the US, but United Kingdom yes. There's a stupid chart of the quantities on the website of the Finnish customs, but what they say there isn't true. I think there are no limitations on how much you can order from the UK or Germany. On a finnish forum for e-cigs I read that someone had ordered over 30 bottles and it got thru.

Usually the orders I've ordered from the UK arrive within 5 days. Like last week I ordered a pack of cartos on friday and it arrived here today. So thats 6 days including the weekend.

Edit: And if you order from here Liberty Flights there wont be any shipping costs for any amount you purchase. And they have a great selection of juices (vermillion river, pink spot etc.)

Thank you so much, Jiiikoo !

Just a few more questions I have, hope that's alright (A)

Is there any additional cost other than shipping ? ( I've lived in Iceland all my life... hard to believe that there's no additional taxes or custom fees haha )

And, do they not allow e liquids from the US or do they just not allow any e-cig related product ?

Again, thank you so much for your time !

 

[jiiikoo]

Thank you so much, Jiiikoo !
Just a few more questions I have, hope that's alright (A)
Is there any additional cost other than shipping ? ( I've lived in Iceland all my life... hard to believe that there's no additional taxes or custom fees haha )
And, do they not allow e liquids from the US or do they just not allow any e-cig related product ?
Again, thank you so much for your time !

I'm happy I could help!

No other costs, atleast I haven't gotten any trouble with the customs here. I haven't ordered huge batches, but still, quite alot
I think you can order batteries, attys, cartos and such from the US, but not e-liquid. And you can order e-juices that have NO nicotine in them.

 

[Vapro]

I think one or two 30ml bottles could easily be stuffed into her checked luggage and "forgotten" about. All this stuff is just for her own personal use, if anyone asks. The worst they can do is confiscate it and you're out a few bucks. I mean it's NOT herion for crying out loud. Good luck getting your stuff.

Happy to be living in the USA, Vapro

 

[GummiSnorri]

I think one or two 30ml bottles could easily be stuffed into her checked luggage and "forgotten" about. All this stuff is just for her own personal use, if anyone asks. The worst they can do is confiscate it and you're out a few bucks. I mean it's NOT herion for crying out loud. Good luck getting your stuff.

Happy to be living in the USA, Vapro

True... I'll see what I can do =)

Am moving to the USA as soon as I finish High School... Wanna study film in the US =)

 

[GummiSnorri]

Okay, so I just put together what I'm going to order from Liberty Flights once I get to Finland.


Apple - Extra High - 24MG

Cherry - Extra High - 24MG

Coconut - Extra High - 24MG

Cola - Extra High - 24MG.

Dr. Peeper - Extra High - 24MG

Mango - Extra High - 24MG

Melon - Extra High - 24MG

Pineapple - Extra High - 24MG

VG Winston - Extra High - 24MG x2

Boge 808D-1 Cartomizer 2.7 Ohm (Steel) - 5 Pack x2

SD KeyRing Kit - Marlboro

Does anyone know what cartomizers fit the SD KeyRing kit ?

And what do you think, jiiikoo ? Will I be able to get all this into Finland ?