Congratulations! You’ve decided to go with an e-cig over regular cigarettes. But now, you’re confused. You’ve Googled e-cigarette and seen so many results and so many brands that you don’t know what you want or what’s right for you. Let me help.

First, you need to decide which model you want. For beginners, I suggest the 901 or the 510. The 901 uses an automatic battery that starts when you inhale. It doesn’t get very hot but produces great vapor and good throat hit. If you are looking for flavor from your e-juice, the 901 is probably your best bet. The best price I’ve found is at AnyCig.com, however they take several weeks in shipping time. The best selection in colors I’ve found is at HealthCabin.net, but they have the same shipping delays. Both of those suppliers are in China. Ecigsupply.com is the site I’ve found with lowest prices, best selection and located in the US for 901 kits and parts.

The next option, the 510, use a manual battery to heat the atomizer. This gives you more control as to how long (and how hot) your drag is. The 510 gives great throat hit with plumes of vapor but falls a little short in the flavor department. If you are smoking regular cigarettes though, you won’t notice the flavor quality for a few weeks. This is the model that got me to quit smoking and start vaping. I get all of the “feeling” of a cigarette from this little guy. Also, the 510 has a Portable Charging Case (PCC) available which is wonderful and important as the 510 batteries don’t last very long. This case is smaller than a pack of cigarettes, charges one 510 battery, holds extra carts and atomizers, and recharges itself through USB. Again, the best price is at AnyCig.com, the best selection is at HealthCabin.net, but the fastest shipping is at CigNot.com. My first unit came from CigNot and my current one came from AnyCig. I have a sweet red one on the way from HealthCabin now! I love the 510!

The final part is the liquid. If you are trying to quit cigarettes completely, start with the liquid that has 24 mg of nicotine. This does two things for you. First, it adds extra “throat hit.” The nicotine makes it feel more like a cigarette. Second, it doesn’t add to craving issues. You don’t need another reason to want a cigarette, so just go with the higher nicotine level to start with. I recommend getting at least 30ml with your first purchase. Don’t bother with buying extra prefilled carts as those don’t last very long at all. After you have quit smoking entirely, you can start ordering lower nicotine liquids. I’m currently combining 6 mg liquid with 0 nic liquid. I think my addiction to nicotine is finally gone, but now I love vaping! I would also recommend starting with what you are used to smoking. The flavors will not taste the same as they are not burning, but if you smoke menthol, get a menthol liquid. If you smoke full flavor, get the Hilton or Marlboro flavors. You’ll see so many options, and they’re so tempting. But, wait until you completely quit smoking to try these. Yes, I love vaping a Dr. Pepper liquid sometimes, but that would not have weened me from my Kool Milds. As far as suppliers, I have only one: mist-stix.com. Order from them and use the coupon code “ecf” and you’ll never find a better price. I get my orders in three days and always right. There are sites with better flavors, but for the money, I wouldn’t bother.

I hope this helped you in your decision. I hope you quit smoking. If you have any questions at all, please leave them in the comment section or just e-mail me. I am always happy to help. Happy vaping!