I'm vaping more than ever, and spending less than ever

IgnorantCig · Nov 25, 2017

Does anybody else who's been vaping for at least a few years have this same or similar experience?

When I first started, it was all about tootle puffing for me.

I'd be buying a tiny bottle of 30 ml ejuice that could cost upwards of $25-30 and it would last me about a few weeks time.

Now, I'm blowing humongous clouds left & right all day long and I usually order my juice in bottles of 100-120 ml and I can get hundreds of ml for the same cost or even cheaper than one little 30 ml bottle cost me before.

I'm not a collector of vape hardware, and I just stick with one thing that I like, and I use the hell out of it. I currently use a target mini which I bought a while back, and I have two of them that I alternate between. I'll eventually upgrade to something else, but I'm not in a huge rush, because the current set up is working ok for me.

Basically, what I'm trying to say is that my current monthly vaping costs about 2.5-3 years into my vaping journey is much less than what it was before, even though I am consuming much more juice. I guess that the price of juice has been the biggest factor in this.

There's also a lot of decent hardware out there, so once you find something that you like, it can last for a real long time and keep you happy.

sofarsogood · Nov 25, 2017

IgnorantCig said:
Does anybody else who's been vaping for at least a few years have this same or similar experience?

When I first started, it was all about tootle puffing for me.

I'd be buying a tiny bottle of 30 ml ejuice that could cost upwards of $25-30 and it would last me about a few weeks time.

Now, I'm blowing humongous clouds left & right all day long and I usually order my juice in bottles of 100-120 ml and I can get hundreds of ml for the same cost or even cheaper than one little 30 ml bottle cost me before.

I'm not a collector of vape hardware, and I just stick with one thing that I like, and I use the hell out of it. I currently use a target mini which I bought a while back, and I have two of them that I alternate between. I'll eventually upgrade to something else, but I'm not in a huge rush, because the current set up is working ok for me.

Basically, what I'm trying to say is that my current monthly vaping costs about 2.5-3 years into my vaping journey is much less than what it was before, even though I am consuming much more juice. I guess that the price of juice has been the biggest factor in this.

There's also a lot of decent hardware out there, so once you find something that you like, it can last for a real long time and keep you happy.

Part of the hobby for me is getting a quality vape for an absurdly low cost. My cost of ingredients for a year supply of liquid is $25. Rebuilding materials are literally $2 a year. I use the same mod and atomizer all day every day. The cost of that rig is less than $40 and includes the cost of the battery and likeily will last several years. Vaping isn't cheap, it's free. That's a problem for the tobacco business, government tax revenues, and the vape industry itself. Speaking as a former long time smoker I call vaping liquid liberty.

Ben85 · Nov 25, 2017

I am the exact opposite. Because I really enjoy the hobby element, I am finding that I am spending more now then ever. Not on juice, just on Mods and RDA’s (there are just so many good ones available!)

I am spending more money vaping than smoking, but I am healthier and I have a hobby at the same time - so I am happy.

lupinehorror · Nov 25, 2017

^^^
this.
hopefully spending less soon but there's always the hunt for...the one...
diy coils and liquid. they help. a lot.

JCinFLA · Nov 25, 2017

@IgnorantCig - Now that you've found a set up that you're very happy with...if you want to see your vaping costs really take a nose dive...just learn how to DIY eliquids. There is an initial start up cost for the nic base, VG, PG, flavorings, etc.. But, if you first find a few recipes you want to make and then buy the flavorings specifically needed for those...you'll save a bunch of money in the start up cost. Also, once you find out if you like to DIY, buying the PG, VG, and nic base in larger quantities then, will cost even less, too.

Check out the DIY Eliquids forum on here for lots of info., advice, tips, places for ingredients, etc. Most of my DIY eliquids cost me less than $2.00 for a 120mL bottle, including the cost of the bottle itself!

stols001 · Nov 25, 2017

I agree on DIY. I think most serious vapers who want to save money especially after deeming should get on that train, the good news is it's a seriously fun train!

Just bought another liter of 100 mg/ml nic salts, I should be good to go for a long time, given I'm a tootle puffer....

Anna

whodat2112 · Nov 25, 2017

Agree on the DIY, it's insanely cheap to make your own (once you have a variety of flavorings and some nic base). And on top of that it's fun and you can get creative.

SteveS45 · Nov 25, 2017

Daily, weekly or yearly costs will never compare to what I have spent on smoking. Last order was over $50 for coils but those will last months.

whodat2112 · Nov 25, 2017

Also if you get into building your own coils, like an RDA or RTA, wick, and wire is cheap, and you'll save even more money.

whodat2112 · Nov 25, 2017

I ordered 4 RTA's for my tanks yesterday on Black Friday, also have some factory coils for when I feel lazy. Building coils is easy and satisfying when you get it just right

Carl2 · Nov 25, 2017

I just started using 100 ml bottles for my DIY and it seems to be working out very well. Just put in 3 orders for wire, wicking, e liquids, and flavoring, it should keep me going for 6 months or more. I'd say you get better flavor with DIY.

the wind · Nov 25, 2017

hell of a lot cheaper now.i do remember when kanger t3 came out and we all marveled at the bottom coil design.

r77r7r · Nov 25, 2017

IgnorantCig said:
Does anybody else who's been vaping for at least a few years have this same or similar experience?

When I first started, it was all about tootle puffing for me.

I'd be buying a tiny bottle of 30 ml ejuice that could cost upwards of $25-30 and it would last me about a few weeks time.

Now, I'm blowing humongous clouds left & right all day long and I usually order my juice in bottles of 100-120 ml and I can get hundreds of ml for the same cost or even cheaper than one little 30 ml bottle cost me before.

I'm not a collector of vape hardware, and I just stick with one thing that I like, and I use the hell out of it. I currently use a target mini which I bought a while back, and I have two of them that I alternate between. I'll eventually upgrade to something else, but I'm not in a huge rush, because the current set up is working ok for me.

Basically, what I'm trying to say is that my current monthly vaping costs about 2.5-3 years into my vaping journey is much less than what it was before, even though I am consuming much more juice. I guess that the price of juice has been the biggest factor in this.

There's also a lot of decent hardware out there, so once you find something that you like, it can last for a real long time and keep you happy.

Not many on ecf seem to care about being thrifty, but they're having more fun than when everything was shortlived, disposable, and expensive.
I get yrs out of my mods and tanks so I spend on factory coils and premixed eliquid.

vapdivrr · Nov 25, 2017

IgnorantCig said:
Does anybody else who's been vaping for at least a few years have this same or similar experience?

When I first started, it was all about tootle puffing for me.

I'd be buying a tiny bottle of 30 ml ejuice that could cost upwards of $25-30 and it would last me about a few weeks time.

Now, I'm blowing humongous clouds left & right all day long and I usually order my juice in bottles of 100-120 ml and I can get hundreds of ml for the same cost or even cheaper than one little 30 ml bottle cost me before.

I'm not a collector of vape hardware, and I just stick with one thing that I like, and I use the hell out of it. I currently use a target mini which I bought a while back, and I have two of them that I alternate between. I'll eventually upgrade to something else, but I'm not in a huge rush, because the current set up is working ok for me.

Basically, what I'm trying to say is that my current monthly vaping costs about 2.5-3 years into my vaping journey is much less than what it was before, even though I am consuming much more juice. I guess that the price of juice has been the biggest factor in this.

There's also a lot of decent hardware out there, so once you find something that you like, it can last for a real long time and keep you happy.

Well buying 100 ml bottles or higher compared to 30ml bottles is definitely cheaper. I also use to buy 30ml bottles for 25 bucks, but now buy 100ml bottles for 35, so definitely a big savings..diy even much cheaper

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HauntedMyst · Nov 26, 2017

I'm in the same situation as the op. I buy my eliquid and cut it with VG and go through at about 100 to 120mls week. Hardware wise, I just buy backups for what I already have.

Beamslider · Nov 26, 2017

Between DIY juice and coils. I now spend less in a month than I used to spend in two days on smokes. And I vape a lot......

Belhade · Nov 26, 2017

I haven't had to buy DIY supplies in over a year - nic base+PG, various spools of kanthal, cotton balls and VG off the shelf. Once or twice a year I'll buy a piece of gear or two, or a used set, but my tastes aren't very expensive. I've even started buying gear for a couple of friends who help me out and are quitting, and it's still cheaper than smoking ever was.

tj99959 · Nov 26, 2017

Been years since I bought a bottle of juice. Fact is, I don't spend anything to vape anymore.
So if I see something that I really-really want ... I buy it.

sneipen · Nov 26, 2017

I havent vaped that long, but its not my first go. Last time inquit smoking and started to vape, 30ml could last me weeks up to a month.

Now, i can use 10ml a day. So i vaoe more, and current hardware use more juice. Hope customs dosent stop the 250ml 100mg base i ordered...

pfaber11 · Nov 26, 2017

Yes I am vaping 20 ml of juice a day for 58p . I take a 16mg strength liquid mix it with glycerin and a few drops of water and turn it into 4 10ml bottles at 4mg strength.. Works out at 29p a bottle. When I started out with my dse 801 pen style ages ago I was paying 19.99 for 30 ml.

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