Category: Success Stories

Hello Phil,

My name is Nicole & I’m 28 years old. I’ve been a smoker for over seven – ten years.
& Although I’ve tried nearly every conventional means of quitting. Every time I have
tried, it had always been shot down in failure. (Due to any possible reason or
another…) Leading me to eventually return to the warmth of my cigarette. And you
know when nothing else is working… Cold turkey definitely isn’t going to cut it!
Which is why you would have to imagine, I feel lucky to discover vaping. While I
realize it isn’t exactly quitting. I can at least say, my analog days are over. So,
Thank you for taking the time to invest into making such a informative website. It
has given me the opportunity to learn about things, I would otherwise not know
about. It’s because of websites like yours, newbie vapors like me, have a fighting
chance.

Thanks,

Nicole.

Phil,
Got the Phniac today. Damn GEORGEOUS! Also, works like a charm. I
realize there are several polycarbon or whatever tanks out there, but
this was a very reasonable price, and a great product. Happy that it
came with extra o rings, as it is so tightly fitted, a tank filler
tool is quite necessary. I have now quit smoking for 4 weeks after
smoking for 18 years. You are an inspiration through your reviews and
on site testimony. I could care less if you get famous, but I would
like you to know you are appreciated. My wife and daughter, 3 years
old praying that I would quit, ditto that last comment, and I thank
you for your guidance (seriously). Between the Provari V2 and the
Phiniac tank I am set up to continue a life smoke free and I am
grateful. So grateful that 3 people I work with are now exploring the
option. Thanks.

Sincerely,
Levi

Hello Tan Man,

After weeks worth of videos, reading what I think is every word on your site. I really do appreciate YOU (and your wife for putting up with you) for having set up a location where people can go and obtain trustworthy advice from a good person. Your efforts did get me though the process of learning what I needed and wanted to know. Thank you for creating not only your website but your videos as well.

My first four days of of Vaping are in. I did have some rough moments while figuring out the pull and inhale part… I did discover what throat hit means and at times not in a good way LOLOL – I think I used some bad words and noticed a newb should not go for the big thick clouds of vape that experienced vapers can produce… Best moment was my first carto, and burning it because when I pushed the power button I thought it was cool that it was smoking – oops… don’t do that without juice, I chuckled because I am sure Tan Man mentioned that several times along the way of learning, at some point.

What I want you to know is that due to the above, I just put out my last analog smoke.

Though, with me being a gadget/electronics person I am not sure if it will end up being cheap experience lol. Already looking around to see what will be good enough to store all the items I will be collecting. But, that’s me and I am happy about it.

Big thank you to you and your efforts Mr. Busardo.

Mike

Hey phil! I have been an avid fan of watching your reviews. I just wanted
to share to you my experience and success story. I started smoking when I was 13.
First I thought it was cool, like yeah im smoking, i must be badass and all that
bullcrap that it does. Way back then, I was just a 1 stick a day dude. My smoking
came to what they call “golden gate” (or what my friends call it) when I went to
college. Dealing with stress and the like, it just started to get out of hand. I was
17 back then and i started to smoke a pack a day.

I noticed my fingers get all yellow, back then I didnt even care. I know you’re
wondering, how did he get to buy cigs at a a young age? Well, i was in the
philippines and even a 6 year old can buy a stick. Yes phil you heard me, a “stick.”
you can buy singles there. I have tried everything to quit smoking. Cold turkey,
didn’t work for me. I tried chewing gum ang buying candies every time i felt like
it, but every time i fell back and using analogs again.

I managed to quit smoking for about 6 months then a personal problem came up and
immediately I was back. Stronger than before. I have tried a LOT of cigs since then.

Then I came here to the us last december and saw these things that you can buy at a
gas station or at a walmart. There were those “pen style” cigs that you could buy. I
thought what the heck, I sure want to quit, so I went ahead and bought one. My first
vaping experience was dissappointing. It didnt give the amount of vapor that I was
so used to. So went back to using the analog sticks again. (as grimmgreen said in
one of his vids, you got your foot in the door.)

Being an addict in you tube I saw one of your vids. (provari review) and I was like,
WTH is this? So i watched it. So i grabbed my popcorn and watched it, still smoking
analogs back then. I was SHOCKED by the amount of vapor that it produced so I did my
research on it. Its not really what you call a beginning vapers kit. But I was just
amazed so I went ahead and bought one myself.

At first I was cheating a lil bit, smoking the analog while using it (watched the
pink spot vapor review) and got those too as a starter.

I put down my last analog on july 13 2012 and im not even on thinking to go back to
those awful things. The first week I was ‘literally’ coughing spewing nasty things.
Then I started to breathe more better. My nose wasnt clogged, i wake up nicely, I
dont get cranky.

In the morning I usually grab my pack and go outside. Now, I just puff a few on my
provari and im good to go.

Im on 12nics right now ans i am gonna go down in a few months or so.

I just wanted to thank you phil, because if you didnt make that vid, i will still be
smoking.

Btw, im 25 and I have been smoking for 12 years now. I can finally say that i am not
a smoker anymore.

Best regards,
Vap1nge3k

Hey Phil, just wanted to write a bit of a thank you note. Three months ago
I reconnected with an old friend, Dimitris. He tells me he quit smoking thanks to
e-cigs. I gotta admit I just kind of laughed it off, I only ever saw the little
bullshit ones at gas stations. Soon after he showed me some videos, and I realized
this would potentially get me off of analogs. Well it’s been two months and three
days now, and I haven’t even had an urge for a cigarette. Initially I started with
an ego passthru, some clearomizers, and a few 6ml liquids the good ol’ greek sent.
Almost immediately though, I wanted to get more into it. I started researching as
much as I could, to this day I’m still looking for an all day vape and still trying
to figure out exactly what I want to use in terms of atties/cartos/clearos. However
man, thanks to you and Dimitris, I no longer smoke and I have a pretty damn good
idea of what I’m looking for.

TL:DR – Thanks for doing what you do. You and Dimitris, along with the vaping
community out here in California, have improved my quality of life and not to
mention my bank account. Keep it up and I’m looking forward to seeing more reviews
from you.

I just ordered and tried Boba’s Bounty and Hype based on your
recommendations. They are the best e juices I’ve tried yet! Boba’s Bounty tastes
like Raisin Bran without the raisins and the Hype tastes like a Peach Bellini.
Terrific!

Thanks to you and your site I’ve been off analogs for about a month now and never
want to go back. I tried an analog about a week ago to see if they even appealed to
me any more and couldn’t stand the taste. Thank you so much. I know the science
isn’t all in, but if vaping is so much better than smoking you’ve done miracles for
my health.

Your Friend,
Jeff Young, DVM

Dear Phil

Just gotten into e-cig and goodness me there were so many brands and products
available.

Thanks to you and your rave reviews that now I know how to go about and what to use.
Keep up with the good work and your entertaining reviews. I’ve been a smoker for the last
20 plus years and now just managing to kick the habit by using e-cig. At last feeling more
better, energetic and stop smelling like a walking chimney.

By the way I’m from Kuching, Sarawak of Borneo. Just to show how afar your work is appreciated and respected. My now and most loved PV is the Provari with the Boge and waiting eagerly for my Phiniac Tank. Ha! Ha!

Just in case you ever decided to come down to the jungles of Borneo for some R & R or
adventuredo please feel free to e-mail me. Thanks once again and happy vaping.

Regards,

Jimmy C

Comment: Phil, Just wanted to thank you for all the enthusiastic reviews you have
taken the time to produce. I quit smoking a little over a year ago, and started
vaping. I am an RN, and witness daily the ill effects of tobacco on my patients.
After attempting to quit smoking several times and returning to cigarettes each
time, I was very excited when I found a good ecig. I knew I would never have to
smoke again. I became so enthusiastic, that I started building box mods with
supplies purchased from Madvapes, and giving them to my friends who continued to
smoke. Only one or two of the friends I helped continue to vape, strange. I think
though as my shout from the rooftops enthusiasm wanes I am beginning to realize that
the best example set is my continued abstinence from analog cigs. Currently when
friends, relatives, strangers ask me about vaping I send them to your website. you
do a great job of educating new vapers by keeping it simple, and directing them to
products which work, are affordable, and are true alternatives to analogs. I live
in middle Georgia, and things here are much simpler than other parts of the country.
although to this point electronic cigs have not gained major acceptance, I can see
them popping up here and there, and I think it is just a matter of time. Anyway, I
know you are a busy man, but I just wanted to take the time to thank you personally
for changing lives. I know this started as a hobby for you, but you my friend are
saving lives! Keep up the good work.
Sincerely, Nurzrachit. AKA Andrew Branigan RN. Gray, Ga.

Comment: Phil,
Just felt compelled to give you a shout out to say thanks for all you do for our
community. Because of you I found myself liking different vaping products that I did
not think we’re for me. I watched all your vids on YouTube and found you to be the
honest and funniest person I have virtually met lol. I am glad you are a
spokesperson for our vaping world and hope you keep the videos coming.

Thank you again mate,
From jersey/Philly area (go Yankees),
Nicholas Sciarra

Ps: I find that we have similar taste buds since I purchased juices based on your
vids and chart. Ty for that as well.

Comment: Just wanted to drop a line and thank you for what you contribute to our
little underground culture. You are the only vape reviewer that my lady and I can
watch. We’ve learned a TON from watching your vids. To a techy like me, it’s like
watching episodes of ‘How It Works’ that are catered to my own interests LOL Keep it
rocking Phil!