I Quit Smoking ! -- Updated
And I never intended to quit. It just happened.
I was a pack a day or more, smoker for 38 years.
I got curious about E-Cigarettes and started doing some research. At the very least -- I would see if I could like e-cigs, I could maybe cut down on my smoking a bit and maybe I could save some bucks in the process. I never intended to quit smoking. Let's just try this out and see what happens.
So .... I researched, found and gave Halo a shot. I ordered a Basic Starter Kit and a selection of Smoke Juices. $ 77.96. I got the total up over $ 75 so I could get free shipping. 15 July 2012.
By the 25th of August 2012, I smoked the last cigarette from my carton while watching Seth Meyers on SNL Weekend Update that Saturday night.
OK. I've lied. But, I have "all but quit". I've bummed a few from friends from time to time ( maybe a few packs worth ) and I have bought 2 packs, for what I justified as, occasions. But I went right back to Halo. Maybe I will never truly quit smoking but, I have for the most part, quit buying cigarettes and quit smoking.
Why Halo ?
What I like about Halo are several things ....
Made in the USA is first and foremost. Hopefully, their products are of better quality because of this. I have had few glitches so far. Are they perfect ? No. But, I am happy with their stuff and continue to order from them.
Their pricing seems resonable for what you get in return. Their packaging of their products is very nice.
I like their varried selection of smoke juices. I've tried most of them except the menthol genres. I never did menthol. I like Belgian Cocoa, Tribeca and Captain Jack the best so far.
The free shipping is great and once the order is placed, you can receive it within a week, straight to your doorstep.
And Halo is always running some sort of special, usually on a month to month basis. You can sign up to their newsletter to keep informed of these specials. They gave 20% off over the Holidays. They give away free samples of their new smoke juices if your order is large enough.
What's the cost ?
I used to drive a 15 mile round-trip to the nearest indian reservation, about once a month, to buy 3 cartons of the cheapest cigarettes I could buy. $ 34.95 / carton. $ 104.85 total per trip. These 3 cartons would hopefully last me the month, usually 25 to 30 days, depending on what I had going on in my life at the time. So, I was a pack a day, plus a few, smoker. So, let's estimate that I spent $ 110 a month or $ 1320 per year. And that isn't counting the gasoline costs. I was smoking about as cheaply as I could.
| Date | Cost | Quantity |
| 15 July 2012 | $ 77.96 | 35 ml |
| 17 September 2012 | $ 79.96 | 102 ml |
| 21 November 2012 | $ 76.47 | 45 ml |
| 24 December 2012 | $ 83.95 | 90 ml |
| 21 February 2013 | $ 79.85 | 100 ml |
| 8 April 2013 | $ 79.93 | 60 ml |
I will update this table as I make further orders, so you can judge for yourself.
Notice that every order has been over $ 75, so I could get free shipping. The quantity column is the amount of smoke juice included in each order, both what I purchased and what was promotional. Maybe you can determine the quanity you will use from this. At the end of a year, I will total this all up and figure out an average for all of this.
Obviously, I am saving money, and I was smoking cheaply to start with. $ 478.12 spent so far as opposed to around $ 990 for three quarters of a year. That is over 50 % in savings.
What have I bought ?
I initially purchased a G6 Starter Pack which has everything you need to kick off your own e-cig experiment.
Rechargeable Batteries. I have bought about 8 of them now in various colors. I have needed 3 - 4 going for a typical day. You don't want to run out of power. I like the automatic type, but you can also buy manual ones. The batteries can be used for several hours and seem to last from 3 - 6 months.
Chargers. Wall chargers, car chargers, USB chargers. You need batteries and chargers.
I like the USB battery that can be plugged into the laptop. Very handy and I personally use it a ton. It can also be plugged into the car charger for use during road trips or for your commute to work and back. If you drive or work at a computer a lot, this is a must have.
Cartomisers. These are refillable and do wear out. They last around 1 - 2 weeks each depending on their usage. You don't want to run out of these. They come 5 in a pack and I've gotten 5 - 6 packs over this time.
And Smoke Juices. I started with a Sample Pack and have since have tried most of the other varieties except for the menthol types. I now buy the 30ml size for $ 20 each which will last me around 3 weeks. Halo has a wide choice here and these are a real experiment in that eventually you will find the tastes that you like. They have 7ml sizes that you can try out and find your favorites. I haven't found any that have been repulsive, and have found some that I don't care for and others that I love. I have had fun with this quest and have settled on 4 - 5 that I switch around with.
And here is the deal with the juices. They come in different strengths. 24, 18, 12, 6 & 0 mg of nicotine. I started with 18 and am now down to 12. One can slowly ween themselves off of the nicotine addition over time. I've been thinking about going to 6 very soon.
Eventually, I would like not to buy E-cigarettes also !
What do you have to lose ?
Give Halo a try. Just click on banner images and place an order. Can you quit smoking ? Maybe. Will you save money ? Probably.
If you click on these banner advertisements here, Halo will give me an affiliate commision. Do I want to make a buck ? Sure. I'll get 20% on your order. BUT, I would rather see anyone basically quit smoking. I've always preached against cigarettes. A stupid habit indeed. So give it a shot like I did. Really, what do you have to lose, but a nasty habit ! Good luck to you.
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ReplyDeletePlease underline this: The Old Way (Willpower method) was to hate and fear these cravings to smoke.
You were told you had a big fight on your hands, that these feelings would be unpleasant and overpowering.
And because the feeling you get when you want a cigarette is similar to how you feel when you are hungry, of course, you believed that by eating, you could satisfy these feelings or at least alleviate them.
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Yes. Very true.
ReplyDeleteNow when I get the "jones", I can still cure my craving to nicotine, which is the actual physical addition.
It still takes will power to get over the mental addiction, that is smoking itself.
And with Halo, I can slowly ween myself of the nicotine also, by stepping down my smoke juice strength over time.
The plus is that I have already deleted tar, CO2 and all of the other toxins out of my life during this whole process. Win, win.