My e-Cigarette Experiences…

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I had to get in touch with e-cig.com all the way over in China today to report that my short battery is REALLY short, lasting only enough for about the equivalent of 2 cigarettes before the dreaded flashing LED.  So I hooked up to their online live support (timing is everything for this one) and I was quickly greeted by an agent that typed pretty solid English.  I explained my problem, and was promptly given all of the information that I require to ensure that I get a replacement battery included in my next order which I will likely be placing next week.  We went through the usual ‘did you’ type questions to ensure that I had charged and cared for my battery as it needs to be done, and once satisfied that I had in fact done all that I could to ensure that my battery was well taken care of, I was given the details and promised that I would be taken care of.  Simple!  The whole process took all of 15 minutes, and I am happy with the results so far.  Now of course we will have to wait until next week to see if this all comes together as they promise, but at least the support staff are easy to work with and very supportive to ensure that you are fully pleased with their product.  And that’s the most important thing to me.

So I leave you with the reminder that I am having great success with e-cig.com so far, and highly recommend them especially to my Canadian readers as they seem to be able to ship product without problems and I’m quite pleased with the product and service so far.

And once again… the links ARE affiliate links but I really only make 4 to 5% on your orders.  It’s a small amount really (averaging about $7 per starter order) but it does help with some of the bills related to keeping the blog running and helps lower my shipping costs on the products I order.  It’s easy to become an affiliate as well so if you’re inclined to attempt to make a small income from other e-cig users, head on over and get your own affiliate number.  And if all else fails, you’ll at least get back that 5% on your own orders so in effect every 20th order you place should be pretty much free.

Cheers!

njw

Well, it’s been over a month.  I’ve set a new record for going the course without a whole analog cigarette!  I’ve gone weeks in the past, but usually with a few smokes along the way, and by this point I’m back up to several per day with every other attempt to quit in the past.  But with e-cigs, yes, I’ve had a few cigarillos (4 in the whole month) but I’m happy to say that I am still not bound to run out and pick up a pack or cigarettes.  So they really ARE working!  And yes, I will continue to use my e-cigs.  Now to the frustration…

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that my latest e-cig order has arrived this morning – just ONE WEEK since the order was placed! Actually – not even a week since the order was placed online last Thursday in the late evening. Considering that the package was in the hands of Canada Customs for more than a full day, I’d have to call this pretty excellent delivery. Still looking for a supplier??? Check out e-cig.com - I’ve been VERY pleased so far.

As the three week mark approaches, I feel that the time is now for me to conduct a more complete review of the E8 model electronic cigarette starter kit that I ordered from e-cig.com.  After a lot of consideration of various models, and a number of false starts, I was finally able to get a product that sounded good in principle, and could actually deliver to my Canadian address.  I’m even happier to report that it looks like my second order will make it through Customs as well, having released this morning, and I expect it to arrive tomorrow (August 13).

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I just checked the EMS shipping status on the order that I placed late last Thursday night and find that the order is already in the hands of Canada Customs in Vancouver – just under four days to get from order placed to local soil!  Now I just have to wait to see that the package clears customs, but if the trend is the same as last time, I could see delivery of my order in around a week.  Just one more reason to check out the offerings that you can order from e-cig.com.  The little E8 I’m using is only one option, with others available with the same guarantees and excellent service that I’ve experienced so far.

Yes, I got the confirmation and tracking number today via email, telling me that the order I placed on Thursday night (Friday Morning actually) is already processed, packed and on its way from China.  Another great performance from my vendor.  And while I’m bragging about them, I’d like to point out a couple of VERY important things that seem to have been lost in translation in the short history of my e-cig blog.

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Yes folks… 16 days since my departure from the use of analog (tobacco) cigarettes.  That’s about $144 ago, and I’m still working on my $150 starter kit.  Tomorrow at noon, I’ll have reached the point where my smoking habit would have cost what my starter kit did (with 43 Cartridges) and I still have 10 full cartridges left which I now estimate will last me about 8 or 9 days.  I’ve also placed my second order from my supplier (see link on the sidebar) for another 40 cartridges, or about 32 to 35 days based on my current usage, for a total cost of $90 CDN landed!  It works out to about $3 per day compared to $9, or a 67% savings over analogs.  And it’s healthier!  So what’s this about the Dressage show? 

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that I’m more than a little disappointed in Blu.  If you’ve seen their website today you know that they have opened their system to taking orders once again.  The downside is that they are actually warning clients that they are looking at 4 to 6 weeks to SHIP the order.  The upside is that will only reserve a one dollar pre-authorization on your credit card until they are able to ship your order.  Now… I appreciate the honesty here folks – really I do – but it just seems pointless at this stage to proceed.  I might be wrong – and hope I am – but I don’t see a bright future here. 

Further – by the time things are all smoothed out at Blu, and perhaps a few other sellers of e-cigs online in the US, the rest of the world will already be using the 3rd or 4th generation of e-cigs.  I’m finding that I really like the disposable cartridges.  But I do need to find something better than the E8.  I’m watching my short battery die already (yes I’ll be testing their Customer Service!) and I’m also finding that there is a slight taste of burning plastic when I hit the end of a cartridge.   So I’ll be trying something else for the next round.  More reading to do this week!  Stay tuned for what I buy and from where as we go further down the road to find the perfect solution for my needs.

Cheers!

Well, the month of July 2009 is nearly over, and so is my first week of being tobacco free!  It’s been a very easy week, and I’ve had my E8 close at hand and ready for use at a moments notice.  The first week has taught me a few things that I will share with you in this post, so be sure to read the whole thing to ensure that you get the most benefit from my findings so far.  Also, I have an update from our friend Glenn.  You may recall he is the one that was waiting for his Blu order – and actually received it 10 days ago.  Well…  I received an email from Glenn this morning, and I’ll share some of his thoughts with you as well.  So…

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A well written letter, and one that I agree with fully:

http://cagecanada.blogspot.com/2009/05/e-cigarettes-letter-to-health-canada.html

Also, be sure to read the follow-up correspondence found here:

http://cagecanada.blogspot.com/2009/07/correspondence-with-health-canada-on-e.html

njw