What would you give to a stranger interested in vaping?

[Cromeus]

As I work as a medic in the oil patch in Northern Canada, I make good money, and as I'm usually stationed at a muster area that doubles as a smoke pit, my truck ends up being the go-to area for people looking to light up out of the cold and away from explosive gases. I haven't had a single guy come in my truck since I started vaping that hasn't tried out my ego-C(with individually wrapped, prefilled, sanitary tanks) and wanted to know how to get into it on the cheap. Nearly all of these guys have tried a few gas station cigalikes, and the last guy uses a nicotine free $60 Smoke NV kit that costs him $28 for a five pack of disposable cartos. When they hear that my 1300mah ego cost $12 from China, and prefilled carts are $2/box WITH nicotine, of course they want to know where they can get their own.

Now, of course I'm not recommending they get an ego-c. I wouldn't buy one again, as I know there are better things out there.

What I have been recommending is this eGo-eVod Variable Voltage 900mAh Rechargeable Starter Kit for less than $15, with an offer to sample some of my juices when they come in.

Now, the waiting time might be a bit of a turn off, so I'm considering just buying a bunch of these bulk - buying 5 batteries, chargers, and tanks comes to $11.14/set, or buying the above kit with the exact same items plus a bottle ends up being a bit more. Throw in a 10ml sample bottle of something I got in bulk from MBV, and I'm in for less then $13 per kit.

So, I've more or less made up my mind to do this - give away perhaps five kits a month for as long as I'm in the business I'm in. Do a write up with each kit with links to ECF, Canadian suppliers, suggestions, etcetera. Options for if they're truly interested. The question I'm asking is what you'd do differently than the kit I've chosen if it was you, given $15/person buying in bulk from FT.

These guys here are all young; I'm in one medical field while studying to go into another - I care about people's health, and $13 to possibly prevent a guy getting cancer is worth it.

 

[MorpheusPA]

I'd generally say that people are more invested in the process if they chose their equipment and paid for it--there's a monetary outlay, so you durned well better use it!

I suppose you could buy them for $13 and ask for $10 if the person can afford it. Most won't mind coughing it up, and those who can't afford it can be asked to pay it forward later on after they've saved money from not smoking.

I see nothing wrong with your chosen kit, except that it might be a little complicated for a first-time user. I tend to be the sort that, even experienced, prefers plug and play, so I like my simple Volt X2. Plus I have lousy eyes, so have trouble with the screens.

I'm sure young folks with good vision and no curmudgeon-like avoidance of technology won't have any issue with this. I don't even own a cell phone.

 

[Cromeus]

Yeah, I don't think it'll be overly complicated for any of the guys here - pretty much everyone who works at any of these oil and has facilities has some basic understanding of electricity, or they wouldn't be allowed on site. As they're checking out my unit and looking at fast tech, I briefly go over voltage and resistance and whatnot, so I think a simple VV will be fine

 

[MorpheusPA]

Hey, I make electronic gadgets for fun, I just don't choose to be tethered by them at all times. Besides, every iota of thought and attention I give to something that's beeping at me is one I can't give to the task at hand.

Sure, if they'll be cool with that, that's great. It's certainly a system that can grow with them as opposed to needing replacement. For those who prefer the no-brainer method, it can be set once and forgotten about.

 

[DetraMental]

I think it's a great idea especially since you're there to help them out with it if they have any questions. An extremely awesome idea! Kudo's to you!

 

[Cromeus]

I was tempted to go even more complicated actually - use the rm30 RDA instead of the evod, for an extra $1.10/kit =p.
Get some practice in rebuilding coils and drilling out airholes while I'm at this

 

[Boiler]

Kudos!

Your situation is different than just somebody I happen across on the street. Usually I recommend a cigalike. I think most people, even if they are unsatisfactory, will get an idea of what it is and how it might work for them.

 

[Cromeus]

Yeah, it's actually been pretty cool; I have almost nobody on my friends circle that actually cares to talk about vaping, they just enjoy doing it, so getting to have these conversations has been nice

 

[vapero]

some ego bats and evods

 

[Cromeus]

Any other opinions?

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[kraehe]

Moin,

Any other opinions?

EVOD sounds like the right thing to start vaping. You just need to explain, that the coil has X ohms, that the voltage should stay be Y.

I don't know about the quality of this fasttech clone. But the price is less then half of an original Kangertech.

One more thing: I would advise to use a (mini) Protank, or even better a 510 or 306 dripper, if you want to show vaping to to strangers. The Protank allows to exchange drip tips. And drip vaporizers like 510 or 306 allow to show lots of flavors in a row.

ciao,Michael

 

[Huckleberried]

Kraehe beat me to it. Mini protanks. Much better flavor delivery imo. I do use evods, too.

 

[niczgreat]

Itaste VV3 hands down.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-3-my-recommendation-best-entry-level-pv.html

 

[Cromeus]

That's exactly what I ordered for myself for use at work - but $25 for the vv3 and another $15 for the mini protank plus shipping puts me at giving away one unit a month as opposed to five. They are good suggestions, and I'd certainly recommend them, but I'm not rich exactly.

I also have a dripper on the way with the first evod/ego vv kit I ordered, so I can check test all the samples I've ordered

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[minitater]

I have met many folks who don't know what to buy, who don't want to do the research themselves who just
want someone who has done the hard work to tell them what to get. Accepting that reality, I show them my
setup, tell them where to buy it and recommend a local vapor store that lets folks try out juices before buying.
Remember that some people who still smoke cigarettes just have to buy a pack and light them up. The e-cig world
for some, offers too many confusing choices and for some sticking with analogues is easier. Help the out the
best you can and this may increase their success in the transition.

wt

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

Hello and may I commend you on taking the lead in your work place to help these younger folks out. I think what you originally wanted to buy is the right choice. If they stick with it and buy themselves an upgrade, then they could return the original battery to use to pass onto someone else, or they too could pass to someone else they know outside the workplace. Getting them started is the main goal and I think these batteries will at least let them try an ecig and determine if they are for them or not. If they like it, then great. If not, have them give it back so you can pass to the next person. I think what you are doing is just fab.

Glad you found ecf.

 

[Veritas Obscurum]

What I have been recommending is this eGo-eVod Variable Voltage 900mAh Rechargeable Starter Kit for less than $15

This looks good for the situation, just be sure to show them how to fill the clearo.

 

[rhean]

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These guys here are all young; I'm in one medical field while studying to go into another - I care about people's health, and $13 to possibly prevent a guy getting cancer is worth it.

You're doing a wonderful thing, and that's a great kit. I'd suggest having some extra heads on hand along with (maybe) extra bottles of juice. A 10 ml. bottle won't go far for those who get into it, and you might have to tide some over until their purchases arrive...

...and then maybe that's not necessary. idk. What you're doing is more than worth it, however.

 

[Cromeus]

I ended up ordering 5 of the kits I posted, and an additional 5 1.8ohm coils, throw one in with each kit.

Good point on the 10ml not lasting long - might be an idea to invest in some bulk nicotine, PG, and VG, not so much for my own sake, but so I can supply free liquid. I don't have all that much for flavoring though, and the DIY startup could be pricey.

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[CC347]

I loved my ego-c-twist and evod tanks. I still use mine work a work rig since I work on cars and dont care to get my mechs filthy and oily.