Why eGo?

[Topacka]

When people ask for upgrades to their currant gear, if they have a cig-a-like, we recommend an ego style mod, if the have an ego, then the recommendations range from removable battery regulated mods, to batteries with features, to mechanicals and hybrids. Why do we recommend egos? I admit I'm guilty of it, but with the dropping prices of gear like the MVP 2, why even recommend an ego set up that costs $35 total, when for just a few dollars more, they can be so much happier?

Are we just stuck in the past?
What's the deal?

 

[Storm52]

All comes down to one reason, for me at least, size and portability. I moved up, if you can call it that, from evod 650mah to an iTaste vv/vw. Lasts me all day and I do like the ability to adjust.

 

[RoseB]

The eGo setup does it for a lot of people I stuck with them for over 7 months. They work good, are fairly cheap, and cigar size. The bigger stuff can bring a weirdness factor that some folks just aren't comfortable with when starting out.

 

[NerdVap0r]

I'd assume uneccesary public attention still gets the best of us. Egos and up seem to get alot of approaches that people dont seem to want. Just my

 

[Buggainok]

If that's you in your avatar, you are a guy, right? It might be sexist of me to say, but it seems that new guys are more likely to start with something like the MVP2 than new gals. From a newbie female, I think that something like the MVP2, which I think is a box mod? would feel very strange to a newcomer who was used to holding tiny cigarettes in their hands.

I personally love the size of the egos I have, about the size of a magic marker. They aren't cigarette sized, but not so big or strange looking that they stand out.

I've read enough here on the forum to know that many women really get into other types of devices, and I can totally understand that. But if I had thought I had to have something like that at first in order to succeed, I might not have gotten started.

Just my totally inexperienced but honest opinion. I would love to know what other newcomers think.

 

[Topacka]

If that's you in your avatar, you are a guy, right? It might be sexist of me to say, but it seems that new guys are more likely to start with something like the MVP2 than new gals. From a newbie female, I think that something like the MVP2, which I think is a box mod? would feel very strange to a newcomer who was used to holding tiny cigarettes in their hands.

I personally love the size of the egos I have, about the size of a magic marker. They aren't cigarette sized, but not so big or strange looking that they stand out.

I've read enough here on the forum to know that many women really get into other types of devices, and I can totally understand that. But if I had thought I had to have something like that at first in order to succeed, I might not have gotten started.

Just my totally inexperienced but honest opinion. I would love to know what other newcomers think.

And a perfectly valid opinion at that. I went from Swedish snus, to cig-a-likes, to ego, to vv/vw, to mechs. I wish that instead of wasting money on an ego that was made poorly and had no display, somebody had been there to recommend me an iTaste VV at least. It's an ego sized mod with vv/vw, passthrough, an ohm reader, and comes in a variety of colors. It's on a whole 'nother level than the standard ego, or even a twist!

It's even cheaper and has more battery life than most egos.

I think we're just stuck thinking newcomers need to go through all the steps we did..

 

[Myk]

It would depend on what they ask for, what they want to spend and what point they are in their vaping gear collection.

Why do some people insist on ignoring those things and suggest whatever it is they like that week?

 

[Topacka]

It would depend on what they ask for, what they want to spend and what point they are in their vaping gear collection.

Why do some people insist on ignoring those things and suggest whatever it is they like that week?

I wasn't suggesting that we should recommend what we're into, but a step above the ego, like the itaste vv or MVP are comparable in price and leaps and bounds above a classic joye or evod ego.

 

[Sucker_dad]

I wasn't suggesting that we should recommend what we're into, but a step above the ego, like the itaste vv or MVP are comparable in price and leaps and bounds above a classic joye or evod ego.

My biggest issue with recommending something like that is I would be afraid that they are a little more complicated to use. For someone used to a cig-a-like, they can be downright frustrating. It could very well push someone back to smoking out of frustration. I'd rather let them progress and learn at a slower pace so they may actually learn a few things. Jumping into a more complicated vape could be detrimental. Just my 2 pennies.

 

[RoseB]

It would depend on what they ask for, what they want to spend and what point they are in their vaping gear collection.

Why do some people insist on ignoring those things and suggest whatever it is they like that week?

So what came out this week, and why do I want it ? Just kidding

 

[Bramble]

If that's you in your avatar, you are a guy, right? It might be sexist of me to say, but it seems that new guys are more likely to start with something like the MVP2 than new gals. From a newbie female, I think that something like the MVP2, which I think is a box mod? would feel very strange to a newcomer who was used to holding tiny cigarettes in their hands.

I personally love the size of the egos I have, about the size of a magic marker. They aren't cigarette sized, but not so big or strange looking that they stand out.

I've read enough here on the forum to know that many women really get into other types of devices, and I can totally understand that. But if I had thought I had to have something like that at first in order to succeed, I might not have gotten started.

Just my totally inexperienced but honest opinion. I would love to know what other newcomers think.

I agree with all of this - and think the smaller size really is a thing. I was in a B&M last week and they were letting me try various flavors - the PV's were much bigger than my little eGo and frankly felt very awkward. I have small hands... what can I say LOL

The other thing about eGos is that they (and the accessories for them) are ubiquitous in tobacco shops, where other more specialized gear is more likely found in vape stores. Smokers go to tobacco stores, it's what they know. They see these devices there every time they go in, more and more they'll see people buying them there and get curious and ask questions (happened to me!). If you mention a product that they can get from the smoke shop where they are used to going, that makes it all the easier for them to just do it.

I'm on a tight budget, price was a huge consideration when I was choosing mine. It came together as a kit with two batteries, cartos, chargers in a case - for about the cost of a carton of cigarettes (and that was my price range). Even if I'd wanted something a little better for a little more, I just didn't have it, and besides... SKULLS... etched on the battery ok? Someone who is about to spend $60 on a carton of cigarettes in a tobacco store could really be persuaded to give e-cigs a try if it's going to cost about the same as what they were planning to spend anyway.

I am a newbie too just going on a month vaping now but ... well... I'm happy with my eGo for now and gave up tobacco the minute I bought it. I think there is nothing whatsoever wrong at all with recommending higher end products but I think there are plenty of sound reasons why the eGo is a good recommendation

Just my humble

 

[GetVaked]

Because a 1300mah VV ego is just as good and not ridiculously huge.

 

[Myk]

I wasn't suggesting that we should recommend what we're into, but a step above the ego, like the itaste vv or MVP are comparable in price and leaps and bounds above a classic joye or evod ego.

But they're not comparable in price. Not when you consider someone starting from scratch who needs spares of everything and a supply of liquid.

If I've lent someone a couple of eGo setups so they have backups I do tell them to get an iTaste VV or some other stick VV that suits their fancy so they can figure out what they want.
But if they don't have backups they have more important things to worry about than where they ultimately want to go, for the moment they need enough of a supply to get off cigarettes and stay off cigarettes.

I have all big mods RBAs now and short of dual coils (which I'm not a huge fan of) I am almost always at standard eGo voltages. I just like big mods and big tanks for the run time. But I already knew that was what I liked because of a Twist, eGo-C tanks and Viv-Nova/Protanks.

I've never wished I didn't start out with Joye eGo-C kits. If I've wished anything it's that I would've got into DIY liquid earlier but that's not for everyone either.

 

[Kagey K]

I think the Twist is a perfect jumping point for a new vapor who is still looking for something similar to a cig without getting crazy, it is affordable and does its job well. I started with ego-c upgrades and wished I had started with Twists right off the bat.

It helps them tune thier vaping experience and experiment with what they like and don't like. I just retired my year old ego c backups with the itaste vv and it is an amazing difference, but it is also almost the price of 2 1000 ego-t for the price for 1 itaste 800 mah.

There is much more maintenance with mods and many more moving parts that may scare a new vapor back to the stinkies. If they have the money and know they will dedicate themselves to it the I taste is a better way to go but for most the ego Twist is a safer bet.

Just my 2 cents on the subject.

 

[Topacka]

I think the Twist is a perfect jumping point for a new vapor who is still looking for something similar to a cig without getting crazy, it is affordable and does its job well. I started with ego-c upgrades and wished I had started with Twists right off the bat.

It helps them tune thier vaping experience and experiment with what they like and don't like. I just retired my year old ego c backups with the itaste vv and it is an amazing difference, but it is also almost the price of 2 1000 ego-t for the price for 1 itaste 800 mah.

There is much more maintenance with mods and many more moving parts that may scare a new vapor back to the stinkies. If they have the money and know they will dedicate themselves to it the I taste is a better way to go but for most the ego Twist is a safer bet.

Just my 2 cents on the subject.

That's exactly what I'm saying. Guess I should have been more clear in my OP. I'm just starting to see fault in the recommendations of classic egos because I know how fast most will at least want to replace them.

 

[Buggainok]

That's exactly what I'm saying. Guess I should have been more clear in my OP. I'm just starting to see fault in the recommendations of classic egos because I know how fast most will at least want to replace them.

Actually, I'm waiting on 2 Vision Spinners, (I know, just glorified egos probably) but am happy to have my original egos as my backups. I've also heard that people pass on their beginner kits to friends or relatives, so they aren't wasted expense.

 

[Kagey K]

I can agree with that I would definitely recommend a Twist or A Spinner or any other sort of affordable vv device over a classic ego, just because they are much more diverse and can really help to nail the vaping experience.

Keep in kind there are those that want thier ecigs to look like cigs so the want a volt or a blu or something even worse then the classic ego. Those are the ones I worry about they tend to spend a ton of money upgrading very quick.

Edit @Granny B because I can't figure out how to edit a quote in on my iPad.

They are definitely great for passing on and keeping the vape train going, but the classics do wear out thier welcome very soon. Once you get those spinners and can control your voltage the fun is truly beginning.

 

[billiam]

My egos are my work horses. I have a couple of vv/vw devices but I don't haul them around. I would recommend getting egos first because they work good and they are easy to keep with you. After you have your workhorse/backup, go where you want. I'm fortunate to have both types but if I break an ego at work or something, I will get another. JAO

 

[Myrany]

GIven my choice I will START someone with an EGo and skip the whole cigalike thing entirely.

If they are coming up from cigalikes many just don't want to go too large yet. Either an EGO Twist or a MVP are good places to start. Slightly more bang for the buck so to speak. Never forget many new vapers are not quite ready to drop the bucks on a mod + batteries + charger. They want something that works but is simple and wont break the bank.

 

[Topacka]

GIven my choice I will START someone with an EGo and skip the whole cigalike thing entirely.

If they are coming up from cigalikes many just don't want to go too large yet. Either an EGO Twist or a MVP are good places to start. Slightly more bang for the buck so to speak. Never forget many new vapers are not quite ready to drop the bucks on a mod + batteries + charger. They want something that works but is simple and wont break the bank.

That's exactly what I'm saying. Skip the classic ego, go for a twist, or an itaste vv or MVP.