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Just what I was thinking - that way I can afford to treat this as a trial before committing to buy a bunch of other gear. Not that I doubt anyone's judgement in reccommending it you understand Anyway, I've got my starter kit ordered now so thanks all.

3 weeks in and still can't get off that last 2 or 3 cancer sticks per day, but I will in time.

Looks like I won't be sticking with Skycigs though. I felt that some of the cartridges weren't lasting as long as they should and it seems I was right. I didn't monitor it properly as I hadn't really got a sense of how long they should last but I've become certain since I started re-filling them. About 50% just don't work when re-filled. At first I thought I was doing something wrong so I started re-filling them in batches and it is definitely the case that I then throw about half of the newly filled ones away. On the other hand the ones that did work can be repeatedly and reliably re-filled.

As I often have one hanging out of my mouth (as I always have done with ordinary cigs) and the extra weight means I'm gripping them with my teeth, it's become clear that the ones which won't refill are also the ones with no teeth marks on so they must have failed soon after purchase. Just thought this might help if anyone is like me and thinks they may have a problem with Skycigs carts but isn't sure.

Plus the batteries are breaking down with monotonous regularity, and replacing them really is expensive. I ordered my third set of 2 a couple of days ago (and now I wish I hadn't ).

All of which is leading to me looking for alternatives - I'm not so stuck on them looking like cigs now and am trying to decide what else I can try. I'm not asking for advice here because I'm reading it in many other threads but I still find it confusing. Because they have to be bought online I find it hard to understand the differences etc. - it would be good to find a high-street outlet where I could see what's on offer in the flesh.

I wondered whether some of the more experienced members could possibly create a sticky giving an idiot's guide to the different types of kit out there. Or maybe just a glossary, including abbreviations (what is a PV btw?).

Anyway - there's always YouTube.....

Thanks all

des and Chrissie - I have no problem with the batteries at present. Although they don't last too long, the charger kit they provide means it's no more hassle keeping one charged and ready than, say, rolling one up. The only issue would be if there was a significant fall-off in battery efficiency after only a few weeks as constantly replacing them would certainly cut into the financial saving. I'm sure I'll try other brands in time but for now I'd to get my money's worth from the starter kit.

I'm considering topping up with (tobacco flavoured) e-juice as I've had a couple of duff carts that didn't last anything like as long as they should have. I might also look for a nicotine free option (if I can find one - I don't think Skycig do this) as I'm convinced that half the time when I reach for a cig it's from habit as much as addiction.