What is a polite way to say do it yourself ?

[pnc81498]

So i just purchased the last of 2 starter kits i will order for friends or friends of friends, It was OK in the beginning but i just counted them up and its 17 kits i have ordered some for people i never seen uncle festers Friend of aunt Billy's neighbors sons freind.... I know i lost cash along the way.... So what is a polite way to say do it yourself? I'm happy to see people joining the vaping community but the help me request should have slowed down by now no? Close to just ordering from china someone send me a link lol....

As i hit pay button for the 2 above sister-in-law texts me asking if i have any ego kits for a friend of hers i could bring over ARGGGGGGhhhh

 

[Lambo-]

I just provide my friends and family with information and links to vendors. Ocassionally a link to a video review for whatever device they seem interested in. I wont place orders for any of them. I give them info and tips and thats about it.

 

[vocr]

For people who are not my direct friends or direct relatives, what I do is I create a healthcabin account for them and load up the cart with what I recommend for them. Then give them the login info over sms (slightly more secure to send password info than via email due to massive volume of SMS here) along with a message to call me if they have any questions.

This works because HC saves the cart, then when they login (and hopefully change their password) they can checkout the pics and descriptions of everything I put in their cart (HC has some nice info, especially for cartomizers) and just put in their address info and just checkout with paypal.

 

[DMF]

start telling people you have gotten kits for, after a month to pass it back so you can get it set up for the next person. By a month's use they either love it or gave it up but haven't totally forgotten where they got the kit from. And even the lowest budget can get enough funds up to purchase their own kit within a month's time.
If you don't know the person directly (friend of a friend) make sure the person who requested knows they will be responsible to help get back the original kit.

Or, just get together all the information you can on how to use, where to purchase etc and so on, and make up "info kits" to pass out to people.
Still spending something, for ink paper etc, but not nearly what you would be with the whole kit thing. Leave giving whole kits to people you really feel could benefit the best.

 

[Iffy]

... what I do is I create a healthcabin account for them and load up the cart with what I recommend for them.

I DO like that idea!

I've let several folk use my backup set ups for testing. If they like 'em, I'll provide links for them to explore. I have sold two kits and several cartos that I bought on sale. I charged what I paid; don't forget shipping.

 

[pnc81498]

Hmmm going to try that health cabin recommendation NOW lol...

 

[Cassie]

Yeah, my pocket book has gotten much lighter buying or putting together kits for friends who say they want to quit smoking and try vaping. Unfortunately most of them still smoke and just come up with some excuse or another why vaping isn't for them. What kinda irks me is that I ask them when I give it to them to please...if they decide not to use it, let me have it back so I can give it to someone else that might use it. I have yet to get even 1 kit back. Sometimes I hate being nice LOL

So i just purchased the last of 2 starter kits i will order for friends or friends of friends, It was OK in the beginning but i just counted them up and its 17 kits i have ordered some for people i never seen uncle festers Friend of aunt Billy's neighbors sons freind.... I know i lost cash along the way.... So what is a polite way to say do it yourself? I'm happy to see people joining the vaping community but the help me request should have slowed down by now no? Close to just ordering from china someone send me a link lol....

As i hit pay button for the 2 above sister-in-law texts me asking if i have any ego kits for a friend of hers i could bring over ARGGGGGGhhhh

 

[juicejunky]

I think loaning rather than giving is a better idea. They have a time frame to try it and it's not sitting in a drawer somewhere if they don't.

People tend to appreciate things they get for themselves more anyway. The two kits I have given away as gifts weren't used for more than a day. The receivers just weren't ready even though they showed interest. When they don't come around asking about ejuice, you can be pretty sure they aren't using them.

Kudos to you pnc81498 for being so generous.

 

[pnc81498]

Well after a epic fail with the health cabin idea!! i told my sister she should set her friend up and loan her ego kit out to make sure its something her friend is ready to do. I then setup a syringe tank filled with her flavor of choice 2 charged batteries and drove it to her house. Reason behind this method, She cant charge proVari battery so she has 2---3 days before she will be looking for her ego kit back from HER friend, Makes her stay on top of HER friends decision to order it or not order it. But i put out no $$ and my PV is in family members house who cant charge it so i know its coming home in a few days.

 

[RazorNribbonz]

I so feel the pain of this one lol...I've given away most of my stock pile setting people up ( also asking them to please return the stuff if they don't use it and also never getting back anything lol)...
My mail lady just asked me to set up her mother..The problem with this is that you can't just give someone a kit and info...You have to TEACH them how to use it! Which is ok for family/friends that can at least try your device but not for a friend of a friend...

I've finally decided to write up a basic info sheet (trying not to give to much info at once) Including the ecf link. My suggestions for a decent inexpensive ecig/battery/charger to get their feet wet (all where to go to get everything, links included)..

The basics of working an atty/carto. A line or two of how many additives are in an analog vrs an eliquid.
And a few basic trouble shooting steps.

As well as my opinions of the best mods if they are truly into it,ready to upgrade and need more power to actually quit analogs.. I'd also include my opinon that ecigs wont make you want to quit analogs asap (least not for most)...That to me, if quitting analogs is your goal. Its a step program- You got to have the mind set..then wing yourself off of all the cig additives, then gradually cut down your nic..then work on the hand to mouth addiction. All this done on your own schedual

Lastly, I'd probably give my phone with a welcome for any questions they may have ( unless its a complete stranger lol)..I'll print multiple copies and carry them with me! lol

 

[vocr]

Well after a epic fail with the health cabin idea!!

Sorry man, what went wrong? Any technical help I can provide?

 

[bandmom5]

I went through the same thing when I first started. I bet I loaned out about 10 kits never to see one returned. Now it has been a year and I have a huge stack of business cards that have the web addresses on them and I give those out instead.

 

[Nicko]

I really got ...... when I gave a kit to my sister. She not only didn't use it, but gave it to someone else. Spending my hard earned money to help a complete stranger is not that rewarding. In future I will just point people in the right direction and urge them to check out ECF.

 

[Slappy369]

I went through the same thing when I first started. I bet I loaned out about 10 kits never to see one returned. Now it has been a year and I have a huge stack of business cards that have the web addresses on them and I give those out instead.

Yep. I keep several business cards from different venders in my wallet and give those out. If someone really wants to do something they will do the leg work themselves.

 

[Str8V8ping]

Wow you are crazyyy .17 kits for people you dont even know . Ill take one lol jk. You are a really nice person to do that but not everyone is as nice as you and wont care if they take advantage of your kindness . If people really want to vape they can buy it them self unless they are having hard times . Best bet is just hand them vendor cards and let them know of deals vendors are running . You can also just buy a few extra drip tips and let people try your ecigs out instead of giving them one .

 

[keyzygirl]

I hand out business cards.They can call me and ask questions but they have to order their own stuff.It got to be to much when people wanted me to keep them supplied.I do keep a few things for people to try or borrow to see if they like it but then they have to move on and get their own stuff.Its nice to help but you cant let it get out of control.I have been having a hard enough time keeping myself in vape gear lately.I love to help but within reason.

 

[sidetrack]

Give me a break, if you are buying cigarettes you can afford to buy your own starter kit. Not to mention you will now have a vested interested in quiting since it's your money that bought it. When I got my daughter started I made her buy her own kit and I provided pretty much all the other DIY stuff. Did I have the money to buy it for her, yes but that wasn't the point. I wanted to increase the chances of her quiting. She has now been cig free for 9 months! Not sure she would have had the same level of commitment had she not invested any $$. JMHO

 

[Off Topic]

A co worker showed serious interest. He and his wife spend $150/week on analogs.

I got out a pen and paper and listed this website, a site that sells the stuff, exactly what to buy, and my phone number for questions.

Up to him. I'll be happy if he does the smart thing. But I'm not gonna hold his hand and do it for him.

 

[bryansthl]

Start charging a 20% finders fee!

 

[Trilly]

I order for my mum since she doesn't have a computer but she gives me the money in advance. As for others, I point them here and to the sites I use for my kit and supplies.