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Hello everyone,

I am going to make a purchase TODAY, not tomorrow, or the next day...TODAY. I have spent a ridiculous amount on e-liquid from my local B&M and its time for me to do this myself. I already have the syringes and nic in my basket now I wanted to get some opinions on what would be a good starting set of flavors. I'm ordering from the same place my B&M orders from, Heartland Vapes. Since I have no idea who are good vendors I figured I would go with what I have actually tasted. But I'm open to using a different vendor.

In my basket...
Banana Cream TFA
Peanut Butter HV (heartland vapes)
DX Caramel (Original) TFA
Cheesecake (graham crust) TFA

So far all those sound like winners to me. My ADV is usually something creamy/custardy but I'm looking into branching out. Any suggestions from the pros here on what a good starting base of flavors would be? Also, is 100ml of each too much? Should I start with a smaller bottle first?

Tanks a million :D
 

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I recommend using FA flavors, due to higher concentration, and all of their flavors are tasting like the real thing.

100ml...I'd start with 10ml only, in case you don't like a flavor, you don't waste as much money.
 

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Is FA the flavor apprentice or Flavor arts?
 

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FA = Flavour Arts
TFA/TPA = The Flavor Apprentice/The Perfumers Apprentice.
 

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FlavourArt....(Sorry....missed your answer above)
 

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Thanks! So do you guys have a recommend base set of flavors that are most commonly used in recipes?
 

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:) Usually, when I find a recipe I like, there's at least one missing. Just pick some of the recipes HIC posted here, and order those flavors to begin your collection.
 

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awesome thanks for the feedback! So...I never got around to ordering...kicks can :(

Do you guys have a favorite vendor to order FA or TFA flavors from?
 

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Mama J's or Bull City Vapor for FA. Bull City Vapor, ECig Express, and Wizard Labs for almost anything else. (Wizard Labs doesn't carry FA)
 

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Mama J's or Bull City Vapor for FA. Bull City Vapor, ECig Express, and Wizard Labs for almost anything else. (Wizard Labs doesn't carry FA)

Thanks Teresa! I'm actually putting together a cart right now at Bull City.
 

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Their service is top of the line, good call!
 

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Bull City Vapor no longer sells nicotine, but when they did it was Vaperstek and it's the best. You can get it directly from www.vaperstek.org.
Everyone's preferences on syringes differs. I use scales, gave most of my syringes away, but I'd hit eBay for those in bulk, especially the 1ml. When you get them, put a piece of scotch tape down the syringe over the numbers - to keep them from rubbing/washing off. ;)
 

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Just a heads up but nude nicotine gives out a free sample for 2$ (for shipping) it's 15ml of 100mg and NN is on par with vaperstek. Oh and when buying nicotine get 100mg best bang for your buck.
 

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Bull City Vapor no longer sells nicotine, but when they did it was Vaperstek and it's the best. You can get it directly from www.vaperstek.org.
Everyone's preferences on syringes differs. I use scales, gave most of my syringes away, but I'd hit eBay for those in bulk, especially the 1ml. When you get them, put a piece of scotch tape down the syringe over the numbers - to keep them from rubbing/washing off. ;)
Re. Syringes and scotch tape. A clear nail polish works as well.
 

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Re. Syringes and scotch tape. A clear nail polish works as well.
I tried that think it might been your advice and it desolved the markings. There still there just very faint.
 

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thats quite a list of flavors
you should be able to make lots of different things
but since you got FA cola why not add in FA rum
that makes a nice combo for some

if your ordering 10ml from BCV
DO NOT ORDER THE ORIGINAL FA PACKAGING
its a PITA to use
get the regular 10ml bottles that the(BCV) repackage

and 15ml of 100mg NN for $2 will make about 250ml of juice at 6mg nic level

so that can get you started very well
 

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the stuff came! woo! The nic should be arriving today. Now I just need a solid mothers milk clone, cheesecake, and peanut butter banana recipe. ;)
 

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Neunerball

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the stuff came! woo! The nic should be arriving today. Now I just need a solid mothers milk clone, cheesecake, and peanut butter banana recipe. ;)
Do you even remember, what Mother's milk tastes like? :):D
I think I've seen a recipe floating around here somewhere.
 

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creamy/milky strawberry anything like that I would be happy with :) edit:...just got the joke..:rolleyes:

Found this PB and Banana...shame I'm missing 1,3,4,5, and 6 on the list.

Grandmaster Clone

6% Banana Cream
6% Penut Butter
4% Caramel Original
2% English Toffee
2% Vanilla Swirl
2% Butter
1% Ripe Banana
 

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PM me your address and I have some Capella butter flavoring I'll give you.
 

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And I just replied....;)
 

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Btw, @Mattp169 , just saw your signature and I'm cracking dead up! So, here ya go.....:D

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YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh wait i need a new signature
 

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Evidence, yes! LOL!!
 

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Just wanted to say thank you to all that have helped me here! I have been very busy the last week or so. I feel like I unlocked a cheat code or something...the freedom to make what I'm in the mood for without having to commit 15-30 clams to get it, is priceless. Now, on to managing all the supplies...anyone got cheat codes for that lol?

Edit: also I stumbled upon a strawberries and cream mix that is pretty darn good, maybe not mothers milk but eh..its good enough. I'm using an 80VG/20PG mix. Its a Shake and vape...not sure how it will turn out after steeping. Also, for anyone interested, I'm using a RTA (goliath) on a Snowwolf with Kanthal @ ~.5ohms. Anything above 25watts with that setup is too much for this sauce. 20-25 watts is perfect.

4% cheesecake graham crust (TFA)
3% ripe strawberry (TFA)
3% sweet strawberry (CAP) -- Thanks Teresa P for the hook up!!
2% Marshmallow (TFA)
2% Fresh Cream (FA)
 
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