I receive success stories all the time from people who have watched my reviews or have had questions answered by me and because of that, they have successfully made the transition to vaping or continue to vape.
I also receive some very nice emails from folks who thank me for what I do. I very much appreciate these as well.
They give me the encouragement and the pat on the back that validates what I’m doing and makes all the time and effort involved worth while.
These are my trophies proudly displayed. This is what it’s all about. This is why I do what I do.
To those of you who have written me and allowed me to post your stories… Thank you!
To those of you who need encouragement… I hope some of these stories give you what you need.
To me… These give ME encouragement to continue doing what I do. So I THANK YOU again!
LATEST SUCCESS STORIES
From Ray
Phil,
I just had to write you to say your reviews are the most detailed, informative,
intelligent and entertaining I have ever seen in the world of e-cigs. I only became
aware of Taste your Juice about ten days ago and become obsessed by it. By way od
introduction I am a former two pack a day 50 year smoker who gave up smoking and
started vaping on 8-9-2009. I too had a long progression of various devices finally
settling on the Reo bottom feeder using a 306 atomizer. Recently I have been
experimenting with Carlos and have become interested in the Tanks and VV Mods
associated with them. Taste Your Juice and Phil Busardo have given me a wealth on
information and I thank you very much.
From Jacob
Hey P. I left a comment praising you on a video on youtube earlier, then
made my way to your site and I wanted to leave a longer message for you. I really
just wanted to say how much I love what you do for the community. I love your
reviews. They are so in depth and informative, and also entertaining! You make me
laugh and have such a great personality that comes through in the videos, and makes
watching a 45 minute video not only bearable but enjoyable!Your input has been invaluable to me in making smart vaping decisions, and not
wasting my money. Your videos basically convinced me to not get a lavatube (not that
it’s a bad product, just not for me), I ended up with a Silver Bullet with a Kick
after my ego. I had watched countless other videos talking about the LT, but it
wasn’t until I saw your review that I realized it wasn’t for me. It was all the
technical talk about the numbers and the fantastic charts you put together. Nobody
else comes close to this aspect of your reviews. I love seeing this stuff, and
usually end up watching videos for things I have no reason to buy just because I
love to see the different ways PV’s work.But truly, you’re doing a huge service to everybody in this community. Keep up the
great work, I appreciate it so much.
From Kabibz7
Hey P, I just wanted to say thank you. I’m new to the vaping word. I got my first cig look a like 808 about a month and a half ago, and I had no idea what I was getting myself into because after I decided to upgrade to an ego c twist (because I saw you and grimm like it), buying that opened me up to the whole world of cartos, clearomizers, tanks, new juices, and all that good stuff. But with that came a lot of confusion, but I just sat my ass at my computer and watched almost every video you have up.
Out of all the people on youtube making videos you are by far my favorite (grimm being my second favorite) . Nearly everything I know about e-cigs is from watching your videos. Your very informative and I like how you will say something sucks if it sucks even if you got it for free. The one time I doubted you was on the Stardust clearomizer because everyone on the e-cig subreddit said they loved it, and boy was I mad that I doubted you, once I got it I completely agreed with you, it works, decent vapor, but it dulls the flavor something fierce, and I just love when I go to take a hit and forget to twirl it around and get that “dry scratchy hit” lol.
Ive got some “resurrector’s” coming along with some Bobas and Hype. that I cant wait to try.
But I just wanted to say thank you for making these videos, I have learned alot and I always seem to laugh at least once during video.
If you don’t use the e-cig subreddit I can only recommend checking it out. lots of new people on their and they could use your wisdom.
Keep it up, you are doing a great service to the vaping community. I love not smoking real cigs anymore and I love whenever the new Pbusardo video comes out.
From Carey
I just wanted to say “thanks”. Your YouTube reviews are very funny
and informative. My wife and I enjoy watching them on the big screen
TV, LOL. I’ve only been vaping for a little over a month. I bought a
Blu disposable one day at Walgreens on a lark. I was a 15 year PAD
smoker and have been curious about ecigs for a while, but the prices
at the mall kiosks always scared me away. Well, after trying that
Blu, I thought “hey, not bad. Haven’t had an analog since. The next
day I ordered an 808 starter kit from Smokeless Image…later that
week an eGo Twist…then a Lavatube mini…then another eGo
Twist…and yesterday a VMAX…does it ever end? (even worse, I’ve
been unemployed for over a year and my wife got laid off last month,
aarrgggg)Anyway, the reason I wanted to say “thanks” is because a week or two
ago I was getting so frustrated. I couldn’t find a juice that I
really liked. I was spending a bunch of money (that I don’t have)
with all these juice vendors and one flavor was worse then the next.
I was starting to doubt this whole vaping thing. Then I watched some
of your juice reviews. I tracked down a site a site that had Coquito
and Heaven’s Nectar in stock and gave it a shot. OMG!!! These two
juices are amazing! I don’t know if it just coincided with my taste
buds “healing” or whatever, but these two juices saved me, LOL. And I
owe it to you, so “thanks”!So keep doing what you’re doing, your videos are so entertaining and
informative, I love getting an email telling me you uploaded a new
one. I jhope to get to say “hi” one day if you ever make to a vape
convention here in Florida. By the way, my wife wants to know when
you are gonna review the GG? Like I said, she is obsessed with
it…LOL-carey
PS
As a huge Howard Stern fan, I recognized your intro immediately. I
think the horn sound is something Fred plays a lot also, isn’t it? (YES!! -PB)
From William
Comment:
Hey Mr.Busardo i just wanted to finally drop you a line because you are
responsible for me getting off regular cigarettes. Since doing alot of my own
research and watching your reviews and then reading some more almost to the point of
obsession. I have quit smoking and taking up vaping it was a rocky ride from the get
go. Thankfully mom and pops vapor shop were there to help me through some of the
issues i had with my ego since i started. I see your trips to vape meets as well as
your normal device/carto/atty reviews and it looks like you know how to have fun.Hopefully I will be able to save up some coin and come to the vape meets in new
york that I see happen it kinda sucks that we do not have anything of the sort
locally here in Virginia Beach. Hope this reaches you and keep doing your thing
man!
From Steve
Hello Phil,
I don’t mean to waste your time but just to acknowledge what a great help you
provide to those aspiring to quit smoking. I did a lot of research when going for
the perfect electronic cigarette and you are the only one that cut to the chase and
told us how it was in your videos. I am from Texas originally and can smell bullshit
a mile away. I purchased an eGo-C over a month ago and have been smoke free ever
since. I was lucky enough to get one of the remaining Oddyseus from COV and can’t
wait for it to come in. Thank you Phil for your hard work and dedication.Steve
Edmond, Oklahoma
Believe me Steve, reading emails like this is certainly NOT a waste of my time and is very much appreciated!
-PBusardo
From Pablo
(apologies for my english I’m from Marseille/France, that means half french, half
italian, and whole lotta brainless braging attitude)I started smoking 12 years ago for no good reasons, and i smoked like 15 to 30 cigs
a day (and I wont talk about other weird things i smoked back in the days)So far, I did quit analogs (and other weird things) for 3 hours 8 days 2 month.
Pretty small I know. I stopped the day I recieved my first Ego with DC LR and my
very first mini liquinator. Before that I did try 3 or 4 times to quit but I never
succeeded more than 48hours.
And as a Network security engineer I use to smoke a lot more than I admit on late
shift production.And guess what ?!! You are the guy who showed me the way. I did follow all you
reviews and started small. But today I’m the proud owner of a Black Provari and a
BLUE BUZZ PRO just like you sensei! (ok this is starting to get really freaky) so
enough of the fan attitude.I did stop for 3 reason, Myself (how selfish but essential), my lately born daughter
called Emy, and my dad who’s actually fighing against a lung cancer. Do not fall
into drama with me here, he’s fighing, and I’m writing to you to share the joy your
giving me for every review you publish not for the dark times my dad is facing.I really want you to know that what you do DOES MATTER and so far may save lives.
On my behalf I convinced 5 person arround me to follow me in this crazy vaping trip.Thank you again M. Busardo for everything, plz keep on publishing videos, as I said
it does help people like me make the right choice and save money.Cheers and vape
From Harley
Hello Phil,
My name is Harley and I am still pretty much a newbie to the wonderful world of vaping. I started about 11 weeks ago with blucigs, and while they managed to keep me off cigarettes, I was constantly frustrated and disappointed by their performance. Then I discovered a vaping store about 8 miles from my home here in Cumming, Georgia named Awesome Vapor. They introduced me to Joyetech products and I am now a full blown vaping nut!!! I own 510’s, 650mah & 1000mah eGo’s, as well as Lava Tubes in both full size and mini versions.
As I first began my quest to learn more about vaping, I was amazed to see that there are so many products out there and by the whole vaping culture that I had no idea existed. As I’m sure you know, it can all be very overwhelming to a beginner such as myself. I went to YouTube and began watching videos posted by vapers, sharing tips and reviewing products… which brings me to the reason I am writing you. I find your videos to be some of the most helpful and insightful out there and I like that fact that your reviews are so thorough and honest. I have learned so much from you and have come to respect and trust your opinions. I want to thank you for taking the time to make your videos and share your knowledge with the rest of us. You are definitely an asset to the vaping community. I also enjoy and have learned much from the videos by GrimmGreen and Dr. Vaper, but yours are my favorite and have been the most helpful.
I recently purchased a J-Tank for my Lava Tube based on your review and absolutely love it!!! I wouldn’t have known about it if it wasn’t for you. I also have and use a couple of Smoktech DCT tanks. I know they aren’t your favorite but they seem to perform well for me and I like them. However, the J-Tank seems to peform better and I believe it’s because of the Boge cartomizer I bought to use with it. Cris at Awesome vapor tells me the Boge cartomizers are all you use and I can see why, they seem to really work well. Her and the rest of the gang at AV have been really helpful to me and are just really good people, and their customer service is outstanding!
Yesterday, I saw your video on the Smoktech eGo DCT tank from Kalamazoo Vapor Shop and ordered one to try out because I like to carry my eGo for on-the-go vaping. I am currently using the 3mil Smoktech Mega Cartomizers on my eGo because I like the way they fit, look, and feel. They seem to perform well but I tend to like the DCT tanks better, they just look and feel a little awkward on my eGo. But the new eGo tanks look like they will be the perfect solution. Thanks for the video making me aware that they exist. It was actually a link on Kalamazoo’s website that led me to your Facebook page and I just had to write and say thank you for your videos and all that you contribute to the vaping community, I am definitely a fan.
I apologize if this email is too long winded but I have become very passionate about vaping over the past few weeks and I am very grateful to you for the help you have given me in learning about it and sorting through all the products out there. I was a pack and a half per day smoker for 25 years and have wanted to quit so badly for quite some time now, but just couldn’t seem to do it. I have been smoke free for 11 weeks now, thanks to vaping, and I don’t miss a single thing about cigarettes. My only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. Thanks again Phil, and keep up the good work.
Harley
From Joe
I don’t know if you will get this, I know you are a busy man. Forgive me for
rambling, I am working on a coquito with coquito. But, I don’t tell all the people
out there who I love so much, that i love them so much! This story is very important
to me and your Jazz Pipe review inspired it. There is a man who has been there for
me and my father since as long as I can remember. His mother died of lung cancer
and i remember on that day he threw two packs of Newport’s in the trash can and was
done smoking. Well, a long time later he did give up cigarettes but he started
smoking mini cigars, you know the ones with the filter, much better for you right?
So, I wont get into the blow by blow but this man means a lot to all of us and most
importantly to his son and his wife and my father, his childhood friend. He would be
an epic loss.
I had learned everything I know about vaping from you, yes you! And believe it or
not it is an alien thing in the Wash. D.C. area, except for our favorite mall
vendor. I said not along story, sorry!
So after my success my father said “we need to get Bruce on this” so I was all
about it. the first thing I did was tell him to watch all of your videos. the
second thing was to order him an Ego MDCC kit from MadVapes. Long story long, He has
now bought a new big battery mod and a tank(on your recommendation) and has been
analog free for a month or more now! This is after Chaintix, hypnosis, and all the
other quit crap.
I just wanted to share that with you and as an update, my boss is now using an ego
passthrough 900mah from MV. (again after watching you)
I cant thank you enough and i am sure you hear this all the time but I am so
grateful for your input and info! I also feel a connection being that my family is
from LeRoy New York.
Keep doing what you do, and don”t ever give up.
I wish I could attend one of the events that our community does so I could meet all
of my heroes, especially you! and Nick GG of course!
Hope you have a great summer.
My best to you and yours!
Joe Frost (FrostVap3 on the ECF)
From Paige
Nick and Phil,
I just wanted to drop a line to you both to say thank you for adding me, and to tell you to keep on doing what you are doing. It makes a difference! I have only been vaping for about a month, but both you quickly became my youtube go to guys. Without your videos to guide me, I would have, without a doubt, given up and gone back to the coffin nails out of confusion and frustration. I was a 2+ pack a day smoker, so you guys have literally saved my life. THANK YOU!!
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