Vaping on a budget
I know most of you are like me. We love vaping and part of what we love so much is to tinker with new toys. VV, VW, twists, mods, and even new juice. I have this box where I keep all my goodies neatly stacked and organized. Organized! Wow that’s a new experience for me! Between working full time and going to college full time there usually is no such thing as organized! I find myself cleaning and tinkering and relabeling and just messing with that box all the time. Now you know there is absolutely nothing like the feeling of vape mail. Oooo it’s like Santa sent a present without Christmas! And that box? Well you want to put more in it right? Of course! I watch the review videos and think, Oh I gotta try that! Then I look in my money and think well maybe not right now. Lately I find myself doing more of the “well not right now” than the “Yeah baby that’s mine!” so I had to figure out how to vape on a budget.
Vaping on a budget isn’t so hard really. I found a few ways to help. First, those juices you are holding on to. You know, the ones that you just aren’t so crazy about? Sell them! Or trade them for other juice! There are plenty of places out there for just that. Somehow a few months back I ended up with 3 (yes 3) bottles of juice that I swear tasted like burnt tire in the hot sun. Yet there were loads of people who loved it. I traded those bad boys away quick!
Now remember the days of smoking? Was there ever a day when you couldn’t get that killer due to money? Yeah I had a few but not many. I made sure to have exactly that much money out of each paycheck to run down to the store and buy a pack of killers. Every single day. Vaping is just as important! So take that amount that you would normally have used and stash it away. It doesn’t have to be every day. Maybe just a few times a week. That stash will grow quick! Wow you have money for juice or a new device! Go you!!
Next, those cartos and clearos. Clean them! Religiously. Yeah they don’t cost much but every dime counts and they will last much longer with cleaning. (Please make sure you have a type that can be cleaned or that you find out how to clean the one you have specifically). When I bought my first clearo I had no idea I could replace the atomizer. (Still a bit newbie I am) I cleaned that thing forever! And it lasted me months. You’ll know when to replace it. The taste won’t be near as good as it once was. I haven’t quite gotten to the comfort level yet of building my own (anyone want to mentor?) so I won’t get into that.
Lastly, PAY ATTENTION! There are sales. There are reviews. Watch them. Read them. There is nothing worse than to spend that hard earned money on something that doesn’t work. A good device should last. A good company will back their product. Just recently I read about an experience that was wonderful due to customer service with a company. That is what you are looking for! Yes some of those great companies may charge a bit more but if your device or juice is right or working correctly and lasts then the extra dollar makes up for the bunch of dollars that you would spend on replacing it. And those kits? Do your math! Some of those kits are definitely worth it while others ehh not so much. If you are purchasing a device that comes with a tank and a charger and a bottle of juice, breakdown those prices. Make sure they aren’t charging more for the convenience of one package. Ask around to see if someone has the same items cheaper or of better quality.
This is all time consuming yes. Sometimes there is too much going on in your day to even watch a review or log into your computer. There are times your box may look a bit empty. In the end, when that long awaited vape mail comes, it will all be worth it. What are your ideas?
This is some very good advice that you give. Perhaps i should try to pinch off some of the juice that i do not like.
I had a simple plan, in the first few days I started a spreadsheet to track all my vape spending. It keeps a running total and compares to the $14 I used to spend every day smoking. In the first month I bought what I needed, and probably spent more than if I was smoking, but now I’ve nearly cut my spending in under three months since quitting.
The reality is when I was smoking I would have to go out and buy ciggs tomorrow, as a vaper I really don’t have to buy anything for the next month, maybe two, so I’m way ahead of the game.
Excellent advice
Great advise and very true. A la carte is sometime cheaper than in a kit, you have to shop around a bit. Sometimes it is cheaper to buy something at a slightly higher price if it’s one item in a larger order and you’re ordering a bunch of items from that vendor that are cheaper there than elsewhere, those shipping charges can add up quickly.
Nice advice! who amongst us can truly say we aren’t looking to save some scratch these days? I know I sure am; this would make a great continuing series!
Aww thanks folks! This was my first blog ever! Slap I will definitely be continuing. Plus if anyone has some other great advice on saving a buck here and there please feel free to chime in!!
useful advice.
Great post and thanks for the tips.
Nice guide will be very helpfull to the new Vapers.
vape mail is happy mail…………….
After the initial start up, we have started saving money.My smokes cost me 10 bucks a day.I dont spend near that … I have some juice I dont care for ….the trading idea is a good one..
Great Blog!!!!
Great advice.
GREAT WRITE UP !!! i love the idea of trading juice you do not like i have a 3/4 filled 30ml of banana pudding from DCV just sitting because i don’t care for it. I will mos def see if anyone wants to do a trade. I know this isn’t exactly new news but the forum points has helped me get juices for free to try, so there is a thought for someone new to the forum, save those points and use them FREE STUFF FREE SHIPPING very friendly on the wallet. I am saving my points to get a back up twist (hopefully it will still be there when i finally get enough)
Great Job Crooked One! Eventually most people do settle down and end up with an all day vape and a favorite device and that does help save quite a bit of money. Others are into the hobby as well as the vape. Buying neat new gadgets and juices and always on the search for the perfect combination. That unfortunately gets expensive. Sometimes we have to curb our tendency to buy. Crystal, trade that juice!! I’m sure someone will want it. And I completely agree. One of the amazing things about ECA are the points. Thanks ECA!!
Very good advice. A lot of people do this not only to quit smoking, but to stop paying for them. I’m definitely one of the people that needs to be reminded of that, I love new toys.
Very good tips!
thank
its funny there are people selling brand new things /c they sold the thing it goes on b/c they’re broke….
makes me wonder where they work at lol
Thank you for the advice.
Great advice. ECA is a great place to trade unloved juice.
It never even crossed my mind to trade the juice I don’t like to someone else. I will have to start looking to trade once I find some that I really don’t like!
Thanks for the tips, I actually set myself a monthly limit on vape gear! But i’m gonna have to take notes, and get better at spending!
Good tips for all vapers new and experienced.