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We will likely be mourning the "good ole days" sad to say. but I agree with Christopher, the sad truth and the real tragedy is that this "regulation" will slow the progress of getting people smoke free. Period. Cost to the consumer will no longer be an incentive. Effectiveness of the cig-a-like with regard to quitting will pale in comparison with the gear we have now. There will be a lot more failure and some may even revert to analogs. I am am very proud of the fact that I am no longer pouring money in to the coffers of big tobacco. I'm proud of the great success I have had thanks to those before me who have shown me a way out of this trap. And I'm proud of the fact that my wife and I have converted many people over to vaping with about a 95% success rate largely because I got the knowledge and had options to recommend to people based on their smoking habits. I absolutely stand by sensible regulation designed to raise the standard of this industry. Of course we want it safe and we aren't trying to hook a new generation on an unhealthy lifestyle. But I am sorry, this is not progress where it really matters - the effective reduction of smoking related disease. This is a set back and frankly, a travesty for many people who will miss out on the benefits and opportunity offered by a well meaning community with a REAL solution to smoking related harm. This is three steps forward and two steps back. I hope I'm wrong. I hope there is great success for future vapers. But I can't help but feel a little like I've been scooped up and tossed back in to the waiting arms of big tobacco by association alone after I've worked so hard to get out of it's grasp. :END RANT:.

While I think your more advanced vapers will probably be fine in terms of getting most of the supplies they need, it's also about how we're going to pass this forward. There there are still so many people who smoke cigarettes and most aren't going to jump through hoops like we would to get the gear the need. It would be nice to ensure the industry as a whole is protected. Although the start of vaping has been unrestricted (and sure we've had a few bumps in the road) the most fascinating thing for me to watch since 2007, is how quickly innovation took over. With no rules in place and a little self regulation, the devices we have now our light years away from the early days. It really goes to show when people are left with enough room to breath, just how quickly and creatively things move forward.

Just broke out some wodermelon dynasty edition by banzai.pefect watermelon vape.it's fresh it's crisp,it really tastes like the real thing you can even kind of taste a hint of sweet watermelon seed.I've been craving them and they are not in season yet!I am running it at 35 watts.perfection!

Shiny new kanger coils:)love it when you put in a new coil after running the same one awhile.had mad spitback in my tank and realized my juice wasn't wicking right because my cotton was shot!shiny new coils,the mad fresh vapor I just love it.would change my coil every two days if I could afford it!!!

And your opinion is well founded. While we're still in the early phases if and when we apply from our initial applications for US made VT liquids the funding source will likely come from outside investors as the cost is ridiculously high. Especially if there are multiple application attempts, that has to be recuperated some how. Without a doubt, those selling liquid past the 3 year window will raise the prices. If there are few companies left, there's also the "why not" as there isn't any other option for the consumer. I'm not saying this is something Vapor Talk would do but heck, look at the table industry as a perfect example. The start up costs to get an Internet company of the ground is huge. But as some have pointed there is still things passing through congress and a lot can happen in a couple of years. But it will go by quicker than people realize. Let's just hope the outcome is one we try to control rather than sitting back hoping those in the know take care of everything. (Psst come to my house, I got the good stuff) EDIT: Just for future readers, my random quirks aren't a lack of taking this subject serious. Just that it's so ridiculous I often keep myself going with offbeat, crappy humor.

The only thing that changes after 90 days is the labeling, otherwise you got 2 years to figure out if you are going to quit vaping or not. Personally I believe if you are going to continue to vape after 2 years you should learn to mix your own juice. After 2 years the companies that invest the money to legally sell ejuice will have to raise the price to recover their cost. I have been mixing my own juice for 2 years now so I'm going to be OK.

Something tells me they aren't done with the rule changing yet, I believe our only hope is Congress or the courts, and I don't see congress acting on it until after the election, and most of the time these things take years in the courts. We have to have some patience, and wait to see what happens.

Aw, you're sweet to say, Jason, but you made it so easy. I'm glad you decided to delurk and become one of the most knowledgeable and trustworthy members to go to for battery advice on VT.

Congratulations Tam! You (and quite a few others here) have been the only reason I have made it as long! I have always been an internet lurker. I never was one to post. I would just read until I found out the answers, or figured it out on my own. The help and kindness you have shown others, led me to become part of this family. Thank you!

I use my NEBOX all day, everyday (I lost one today...I hope it turns up!) With the Samsung 30Q or the HG2 I can go most of the day at 25 watts. With a HE4 or 25R I can get nearly through work. I also charge my batteries on a separate charger, it does a much better job than the internal battery. I personally carry 4 spare batteries, and 2 spare mods in my laptop bag so I never am left without something to vape. I agree with the previous poster on the RX200, it is heavy, but comfortable and if you keep 3 batteries charged, and 3 in the mod, it just takes seconds to change them. You might go to a local vape shop and handle a few dual 18650 mods such as the Cuboid, ipv, iStick, and the Kangars and see which one feels the best in your hand. I am sure there are some other ones out there that have an internal battery, but I just don't keep up with them. I have over 2 dozen batteries and for me I would much rather charge on them outside a mod, and they are so quick and easy to change.

That rule about no more replaceable batteries is probably aimed at the people that misuse mech mods and blow themselves up, just a guess by me.

For a built-in battery, the iStick 50W is a beast, with 4600mAh, so it will easily last all day, and most people get 3-5 days out of a full charge, depending on how they use it. For long lasting 18650's, the LG HG2 and Samsung 30Q are both 3000mAh batteries, and would last a very long time for "normal" vaping, lol. On my single-battery mods, running 16-20W, a single HE2 (2500mAh) lasts me all day, to a day-and-a-half, and a single HG2 (3000mAh) will last two full days (usually longer) On my one dual-battery mod... I get 3-4 days out of a pair of HG2 and easily two days plus, out of a pair of HE2.