After a punk kid at a local b&m told me that I needed to spend over 100 dollars to get started vaping full time, i gave up on the idea of vaping. Two months later, I started researching on the web. This website is awesome!!! I ended up finding an EVOD kit with 2 of everything with juice for less than a carton of smokes. In the past month I have spent a little on upgrading ($20) to a glass tank. I love this set up. You can vape for less than smoking!!! 5 weeks has flown by and I don't even want another cigarette.
Vaping on tight budget
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Yes, people can save money so long as they don't get into the mind set of having to have the latest and greatest. While it can cost a bit for some to find a set up that works for them once they do, everything else is just window dressing.
it truly can be much cheaper. $$ was one of the reasons that I quit smoking... and I have saved a LOT of $. As time goes by... sometimes we grow less satisfied with what we have and get new gear... and then the quest for the perfect juice can be challenging as well.
it can also be said that this site has a LOT of giveaways from vendors (and sometimes from forum members as well), and if you enter enough, you are bound to win something. being active at ecf truly helped me out in that regard when I first started.. i was unemployed and literally got by through winning something here or there... now that I am employed, I rarely enter the contests bc i want it to be there for someone else who is truly in need.
its interesting how we start to really dislike smoking. it just stinks so much! it irritates the eyes... and it tastes awful!
its also fascinating how people around me really like that i vape bc i make the office smell so much better!
it can also be said that this site has a LOT of giveaways from vendors (and sometimes from forum members as well), and if you enter enough, you are bound to win something. being active at ecf truly helped me out in that regard when I first started.. i was unemployed and literally got by through winning something here or there... now that I am employed, I rarely enter the contests bc i want it to be there for someone else who is truly in need.
its interesting how we start to really dislike smoking. it just stinks so much! it irritates the eyes... and it tastes awful!
its also fascinating how people around me really like that i vape bc i make the office smell so much better!
Once you have an efficient setup, your subsequent costs thereafter will be for replacing e-liquid (and replacement coils for clearomizers if that is what you use).
I've even eliminated the replacement coil issue by making my own coils and wicks. Using a rebuildable atomizer or rebuildable tank, you can make your own coils from kanthal wire and wicks from cotton. These coils can be dry burned clean with each wick change (approximately every 4 - 7 days); coils can last several months via dry burning.
I've even eliminated the replacement coil issue by making my own coils and wicks. Using a rebuildable atomizer or rebuildable tank, you can make your own coils from kanthal wire and wicks from cotton. These coils can be dry burned clean with each wick change (approximately every 4 - 7 days); coils can last several months via dry burning.
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And you don't have to be a seasoned vet like Baditude, (no offence) to get into rebuilding. I'm only six months into vapeing and started building in month three. I got sick of the factory coils being so expensive and constantly monitoring my inventory of them. Making and wicking coils is real easy and the equipment you need to buy to get into it is really only one or two orders of coils, that you now won't need. Costs me pennies a day to vape now, juice included.
This is what i'm worried about. I'm happy now with my little ego set up, now, but highly afraid of getting into the rebuildable ones. They just seem a bit confusing with all the different ones.
this is all true. rebuilding seems really really intimidating initially.. but in essence.. you are wrapping a piece of wire around something round a few times.. its not that hard.. (warning- there is more to it than that due to needing to know what resistance the coil you wrapped is)..
but coils become pennies to build.. last longer.. work better.. and keep you independent.
Just stick with what you have until you think you are not satisfied with it for one reason or another. You may never get to that point. If you do, by then, you will have a better idea of what you wish you had (better flavor, more vapor, longer battery life or no more factory coils) and we can help you find a device that will give you just that. Don't be afraid and welcome to the no cigs journey. It's a big fun ride!
I'm always a bit confused about folks who are concerned about the cost of vaping 
. As is mentioned in the previous posts, you only need to purchase some basic quality equipment (with help and advice from friends or the good people on this forum), after which, you need only purchase e-liquid and coils. Unless you're the type of person who needs to "keep up with the Jones'," a quality set-up could last you for years. I don't know about the cost of a package of cigarettes in the U.S, but in Canada a 25 pack will run you anywhere from $9.00 to $11.00 (our government loves "sin" tax). I smoked a pack per day which equates to approximately $300.00 per month! So, for the cost of three weeks worth of analogues I was able to purchase a Sigelei 30 watt mini, two Sony VTC 4 batts, a Nitcore charger, a couple of Nautilus Mini toppers, two 5 packs of coils and enough e-liquid to last me at least a month. Comparatively speaking, vaping is far less expensive than smoking.
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. As is mentioned in the previous posts, you only need to purchase some basic quality equipment (with help and advice from friends or the good people on this forum), after which, you need only purchase e-liquid and coils. Unless you're the type of person who needs to "keep up with the Jones'," a quality set-up could last you for years. I don't know about the cost of a package of cigarettes in the U.S, but in Canada a 25 pack will run you anywhere from $9.00 to $11.00 (our government loves "sin" tax). I smoked a pack per day which equates to approximately $300.00 per month! So, for the cost of three weeks worth of analogues I was able to purchase a Sigelei 30 watt mini, two Sony VTC 4 batts, a Nitcore charger, a couple of Nautilus Mini toppers, two 5 packs of coils and enough e-liquid to last me at least a month. Comparatively speaking, vaping is far less expensive than smoking.Peter
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I'm always a bit confused about folks who are concerned about the cost of vaping
Peter
The issue stems from things like the OP went through, they go to a B&M or even worse a mall kiosk and the prices are outrageous, mix that with not knowing if it will work for you, as lets face it how many of us wasted tons of money on patches, gum and the like, and you wind up second guessing yourself right on out the door. What we can get online for $30 a mall kiosk you may spend as much as $200 on.
Hi motordude and welcome to ECF!
Not only can you build your own coils for RDAs (Rebuildable Dripping Atomizers) or the replacement coil heads, but with many of the replacement coils heads you can just pull out the old, gunky wicks, dry burn the coil and put new wicks in. No need to replace the coil itself until it goes bad (or you mess it up re-wicking
)Hope it helps and Happy Vaping!
I'm always a bit confused about folks who are concerned about the cost of vaping
Peter
Agreed, and smokes are 10-12 bucks a pack here in lovely NY too. Yes, almost any form of vaping and gear is less than that. However, if I can get the price of vaping down to next to nothing, why would I not want to do so. I think we spend money on an addiction without even really thinking about it. I spent more for smokes than I do for a car payment. Can't say I'd would have done that for vaping. I believe once the realization of what we spent on smokes bites us in the behind, maybe we look at the money we spend on vaping differently. IDK
It seemed intimidating to myself, too. A little bit of research and some practice wrapping coils quickly eliminated the fear. Now I can make larger coils with larger wicks for better tasting flavor, more vapor, with myself in charge of quality control (not dependent upon a Chinese factory), for far less money than a factory made coil.
Don't feel the pressure to advance to "rebuilding" if you're not ready, but when you are:
Information Resources for Your First RBA
Explain It To a Noob: Ohm's Law Calculators
Also keep in mind that future FDA regulation may eliminate nearly all of the current vaping gear as we know it. Being able to rebuild will be a lifesaver to be able to continue vaping.
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Here is a great thread to find some good deals. Didn't know if you already knew about it.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/pay-forward-pif/418767-deals-steals-306.html
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TO start you out on rebuilding those Evod or pro tank coils watch some of the Videos on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rebuilding+evod+coil
Yeah I priced My $75 clone set-up vs a like clone setup from the local B&Ms. Their price averaged $100 MORE than what I did with walmart, Fastech, Ebay and Focalecig. Ebay for the batteries, walmart the cotton. Got a Brass Mech mod, a Kick, 3 18500 batts a charger and a Kayfun w/Nano tank, ohm meter and 30awg, bag of cottonballs. I kept my $10 Mini Protank 3 as a back-up.
If you don't want to build your own coils, you can get 50 pre-wrapped coils from Fasttech for under $2, shipping included. It doesn't get easier than that.
Too true. Hopefully with advice from vapers on this forum the OP will be able to purchase reasonably priced suitable equipment.
The best tip I can give you from personal experience on cost is to learn a lot of the information for yourself so that you can't be intimidated. There are always sales people that like to take advantage of inexperience and I'm sure some other members have just ran into the fact that some stores like to charge more than others.
I had a guy at a B&M store flat out tell me that since my device only goes up to 11 watts that it was essentially a piece of junk. My device fits me perfectly though and he kinda assured that I might take my vaping business elsewhere in the future.
As long as your coils work for you and you're happy, that's all that matters. If you ever want to get into the rebuildable, there are tons of people to help on this forum and you can always go to a store and have someone make one for you (most of them offer this service). My husband did this once so he could see how it's done and he's planning to make them from here on out. But he is an electrical engineer . . . . so I think he has an unfair advantage. Even if he couldn't make one for me though, it would be nothing to go in store and let them do it.
Overall, vaping is very budget friendly because you can decide how much to spend on each portion of it. I just now edged towards what I consider a "premium" juice (At a whole $12 a bottle and I know people spend way more than that, lol) and i'm still supplementing with cheaper juice in between. Depending on how much you use, how good you treat your equipment, etc . . . . it is totally able for you to keep the cost down.
Good luck to you. Vaping has become one of the best things in my life.
I had a guy at a B&M store flat out tell me that since my device only goes up to 11 watts that it was essentially a piece of junk. My device fits me perfectly though and he kinda assured that I might take my vaping business elsewhere in the future.
As long as your coils work for you and you're happy, that's all that matters. If you ever want to get into the rebuildable, there are tons of people to help on this forum and you can always go to a store and have someone make one for you (most of them offer this service). My husband did this once so he could see how it's done and he's planning to make them from here on out. But he is an electrical engineer . . . . so I think he has an unfair advantage. Even if he couldn't make one for me though, it would be nothing to go in store and let them do it.
Overall, vaping is very budget friendly because you can decide how much to spend on each portion of it. I just now edged towards what I consider a "premium" juice (At a whole $12 a bottle and I know people spend way more than that, lol) and i'm still supplementing with cheaper juice in between. Depending on how much you use, how good you treat your equipment, etc . . . . it is totally able for you to keep the cost down. Good luck to you. Vaping has become one of the best things in my life.
it really is sad how much some places gouge the prices up. my b&m has given me the speech about how people arent buying local... but i just look at him.. pull out my phone.. and source the exact clone from fasttech.. and say.. im fine w/ 100% mark up.. but 500%+? absolutely not. you yourself are the reason i cant afford to buy local...
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