VAS - a never-ending story?

[mazinho420]

what vaporizer cured your VAS? or made you think so for a longer period of time?

 

[chillAtGVC]

I think the only answer to that would be a list.

 

[TheThriftDrifter]

Vapcap cured my vas for other vaporizers

It then it cured my need for other Vapcaps

A now you see me...... now you don't......production.......SillySage Incorporated.

 

[howie105]

Cure, cure, we don't need no stinking cure.

 

[vapirtoo]

Vapbong IMHO

 

[budski]

there is no cure only remission, a year or so with a couple dozen dynavaps after a year or so with a 1/2 dozen electrics has at least got me to a plateau I can maintain, but I'm a lightweight, that refuses to go into the glass hole.

 

[Perfect_Speed4069]

I've just done a list of all the vapes I've ever had, and alarmingly, discovered I've bought 40+ mostly over a 36 month period that ended last September. Only 4 of these have had batteries, and I have never used a plug in device.

My first Vapman was my 12th vape (after the StickyBrick Flip, and before the Noisy Cricket) and although it didn't cure my VAS, it's now about the only thing I use.

I am extremely pleased to have explored my chosen niche, and been lucky enough to have tried most of the devices I've ever been interested in.

VAS can be seen as an acquisitive thing, or as an exploratory thing. I've given away most of the vapes I've acquired, mainly because drawers full of unused equipment offends me. And at the end of this road, I'm not that bothered about new vapes any more, as I've found what does it for me - simply and reliably.

Butane lighters on the other hand ...

 

[simba]

Buying vapes for all my different usage scenarios is the only things that's reduced my VAS. I see other vapes that I want now, but can think of other things I'd rather save my money for given I've got a lot of great vapes to serve my needs.

 

[jungpunk420]

I find multi-usage vapes like Bakx or Vapman are the best in my wheelhouse! I search for vapes do everything well but are still portable.

 

[Cdwhit]

The 2 on my want list are the FATx and the Tafee Bowle. If I can figure out how to afford both of those, I hope the VAS will hold off for a while.

 

[TigoleBitties]

I am extremely pleased to have explored my chosen niche, and been lucky enough to have tried most of the devices I've ever been interested in.

Very well said. I'm finding myself closer to this point. Maybe not quite there yet but the VAS seems to be slowing after a flurry of purchases last year.

I have multiple reliable and tasty vapes now, for different occasions. Gone are the days when I only bought one vape at a time. I've been lucky in that I'm thoroughly enjoying the last three vapes I've bought and I've not regretted a purchase for a while now. I hope that if my VAS does flare up in the future, some wisdom I've gained over the years will help keep the bad picks to a minimum.

 

[chillAtGVC]

The 2 on my want list are the FATx and the Tafee Bowle.

You're NOT helping!

 

[cx714]

If my VAS does flare up, wisdom I've gained over the years will help keep the bad picks to a minimum.

After trying X number of vapes, I feel like I’ve got a handle on what I like and the kind of vape that’s likely to deliver it. It’s easy to rule out products when it’s pretty clear they’re not a good fit.

But something new’s always coming down the pike and the constant reinvention of the wheel is one of the joys of this hobby. No one finds FC without a degree of curiosity and open mindedness, after all.

 

[jdee]

I am still rockin my 10 year old OG Mighty. It still works amazing.

 

[emily]

Buying more vapes doesn’t cure VAS because VAS isn’t about needing a better device. Its about chasing the idea of the perfect vape experience. Every vape has strengths and weaknesses, and even when you get one that seems ideal, you start thinking about what could be even better. The cycle never really stops.

New technology and hype are big contributors. It’s easy to convince yourself that your collection isn’t complete yet.

There’s the whole different vapes for different situations reasoning. Yeah, convection and conduction are different, session and on-demand have their place, and desktop vs. portable can be a legit reason to own multiple devices. But most of the time it’s just a justification to keep buying more.

The honeymoon phase is another big part of it. A new vape always feels amazing at first, but after a while, you start noticing little things you don’t like. VAS isn’t about functionality, it’s about satisfaction. If buying a new vape feels like it’s improving your experience, you’ll keep chasing that feeling instead of actually enjoying what you already have.

The only way to really stop VAS is to recognize that it‘s not about the devices, it’s about the mindset. A lot of the time it’s just boredom disguised as a need.

That said, I can’t wait to pick up one of those Qaromashop 360XLS’s. That vape is definitely gonna kill my VAS.

 

[Suki]

I think part of VAS is caused by the number of devices available and the sad fact that you can't trust reviewers because most of them are paid shills, so you have to try a few DHV before you know what is best for you

I'm really happy with the devices I own and I don't feel like I'm missing, but I'm sure if I read enough marketing bullshit, I might eventually convince myself otherwise