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Hello. I'm Jeanie, I've recently joined the forum and seeing as you all seem so friendly and helpful, I thought I'd introduce myself.

I've been a smoker for 40+ years and can easily get through 40-50 cigarettes per day. A few months ago, I changed to roll ups, using menthol tips, hoping to cut down both on consumption and cost but although I'm spending less than I was, I'm getting through two 50g packs of tobacco every week.

Over the years, I've had many unsuccessful attempts at giving up, trying just about everything from willpower, hypnosis, gum, patches, Zyban, Allan Carr and so on. The only thing I hadn't considered using was an e-cig (no idea why not), that is, until last week when a friend told me that her husband had switched to them and hadn't touched a real cigarette for over three months. I've now spent hours on the internet, researching and trying to find out as much information as I can, (hence arriving at this excellent site) but I'm so confused and overwhelmed as there's just so much to take in. However, even though I haven't even tried it yet, I'm convinced that vaping is going to be the way forward tor me.

Anyway, from what I understand, I don't think a cigarette look alike would really be suitable for me, so after seeing many recommendations on here, I was just about to send for the VE Riva 1100 Deluxe Kit when my hubby came home from having a look around our local market. A new stall was there, selling e-cigs and accessories and knowing I was looking into getting one, he decided to buy one for me. I've spent all afternoon searching online for the same model but the only place I've found it is here (if you scroll right down the page there's information and better pictures). www.alibaba.com/product-gs/580564643/ce4_ego_to_hottest_ego_u.html?s=p

Hubby paid £15 for it + £10 for 30ml liquid and I'd really appreciate your comments/opinions as to whether it's a load of cheap tat that he'd be best returning and getting a refund on, or whether it's worth keeping and getting accessories to go with it? Whether I keep it or not, do you think I should still order the above Riva kit anyway? Thanks for any advice.