Guide

Buying your first vape: what to look out for

Mateusz Rudziński Founder of RandM Vape

4 min read

Junge Frau steht in einem Kiosk vor einem Regal mit Einweg Vapes und schaut auf ein Gerät in ihrer Hand

On a first purchase you make four decisions: dealer, puff count, flavor and chill. Buy an original with a security code you can check, from a dealer who is open about where the goods come from. To start with, take a device with 12,000 or 15,000 puffs and a fruity flavor. You are through after a few weeks and can switch flavor without being tied in for long. The devices contain nicotine and are intended for adults aged 18 and over.

Which decisions do you make on a first purchase?

Four. None of them is complicated. The table shows what they are about and what we advise for a start. Technical differences such as nicotine strength, display and charging port are not something you have to compare. At RandM Vape Shop (randmvape.shop) all eight ranges have 20 mg/ml nicotine, a display for battery and liquid and a USB-C port.

Decision What we advise for a start Why
Dealer one who is open about where the goods come from only with an original do the figures add up
Puff count 12,000 or 15,000 puffs a wrong choice of flavor stays small
Flavor a fruity one most people like it and it rarely gets overpowering
Chill with Ice only if you like it cool the difference is clear

How do you spot an original?

By the security code on the packaging. Fakes of the RandM Tornado are widespread and hard to spot from the outside. That is why Fumot gives every device a unique code that you check yourself. It takes less than a minute. As a confirmed Fumot dealer we buy directly from the manufacturer. The steps are in the Authenticity check.

Why a small range to start with?

Because you do not know your flavor yet. A device with 12,000 puffs lasts about 40 days on paper at 300 puffs a day. If the flavor does not hit your taste, you have lost little. The smallest range with us is the Fumot Digital Box 12000. Once you know your flavor, you reach for a larger range next time.

Which flavor do you take first?

A fruity one. It sits close to what most people like to drink anyway. Even after two weeks it rarely gets too much. Very sweet and unusual flavors are the worse way in. With Ice in the name a chill note comes along that you have to like. How to find your direction is explained in the article Which vape flavor suits you?

What do you do when the device arrives?

Five steps in about ten minutes, most of which you spend waiting. Check that the security label is intact. Remove the silicone plug. Let the device stand upright for ten minutes. Start with five to ten gentle puffs. Hold it level while you draw. Anyone who draws straight away burns the cotton. There is no undoing that. All the steps are in the Instructions.

What else should you know before buying?

That the devices cannot be refilled and contain a battery. You charge over USB-C until the liquid is used up. After that you hand the device in at a collection point. What makes a disposable vape is explained in the article What are disposable vapes? You find every range under Disposable vapes.

Frequently asked questions

Which range is the best to start with?

One with a small puff count, so the Fumot Digital Box 12000 or the RandM Tornado 15000.

From what age can I order?

From 18. All the details are on our youth protection page.

Do I have to set anything up on a first device?

No. You draw on the mouthpiece and the device fires. Settings only exist on individual ranges.

Do I need accessories?

For charging you need a USB-C cable. You do not need liquid, coils or tanks.