1) Electronic cigarettes don’t produce any second hand smoke. In fact they don’t produce any smoke….they produce a propylene glycol based vapor, much the same as theatrical smoke machines, but in lower quantities of course. 2) E-Cigs don’t create cigarette butts. The Instead ECigs use eliquid to refill the plastic cartridges over and over again [...]

With the increasing publicity the electronic cigarette is receiving, many people are out there stating some misconceptions regarding the electronic cigarette. Today, we would like to address those common misconceptions, and hopefully, put an end to these wild tall tales. 1. “Electronic Cigarettes are being Sold to Kids” – While there may be some unscrupulous [...]

5) We have fabulous customer service. If you have any issues with your batteries, atomizers, or charger, just email us or call us at (321) 256-0486 and we will troubleshoot the problem and get you out replacement parts. Even if you are just not sure how everything works, contact us and we will help out. [...]

We are proud to announce the nomination of the Electronic Cigarette Association’s new President, Matt Salmon. Matt Salmon is a former member of the US House of Representatives from Arizona (1995-2001). Today he is the president of the Electronic Cigarette Association (ECA), following on a path of life’s work in the public health arena that [...]

The debate rages on about electronic cigarettes, but what is this fight really over. Many public health organizations and federal agencies site the fact that nicotine needs approval as a safe and effective quit smoking aid. But why? As an adult, is it not your decision to use nicotine, just as it is to use [...]

INSTEAD Inc has called Florida home for two years now.  With the growth of the business, we have decided that we will be relocating to Indiana!  This will provide for shorter shipping times nationwide. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, however, all orders placed from Tuesday, March 10th – Thursday, March 12th, will [...]

It’s time for a tip! Have you switched from tobacco to electronic and find that you are missing something?  Not quite sure what it is? There has been some talk floating around the forums that once you leave tobacco cigarettes, it isn’t only the nicotine that smokers miss, but the action, the weight of smoke [...]

We do a lot of online research around here and it is a good thing we do. On December 8, 2008, we were forced to post E-Cigarette-Mart.com Steals Our Content.  So needless to say, we keep a pretty good eye on our content.  In a daily research adventure exploring the wonderful world of Ruyan Electronic [...]

Prompted by questions from our customers, here is a quick faq and tutorial on paying for your electronic cigarette from our website. Fact #1: If you live in The United States, you DO NOT GENERALLY need a Paypal account to purchase an electronic cigarette from our website.  Fact #2: We use Paypal to process all [...]

With the holiday travel season coming up quickly, we have been answering some questions about our #10 place to use your electronic cigarette, on an Airplane.  With more and more people becoming aware of this wonderful gadget, more and more places are getting their first taste of having to deal with electronic smokers. The Federal [...]

Lately, we have had a lot of people contacting us saying they have a great idea for the sale of electronic cigarettes.  From gas stations, bars, and restaurants, to flea markets and concert venues, the electronic cigarette seems popular among retailers. With smoking bans popping up worldwide, bar and restaurant owners are feeling the crunch.  [...]

In today’s day and age, we are all looking for ways to leave a smaller carbon footprint.  It is kind of hard to escape the fact that whether you believe in global warming or not, we need to find better ways to run our appliances and vehicles.  From electric cars to electric cigarettes, many are [...]

This post is completely unrelated to the electronic cigarette world, but we felt we had to share. Tonight, the UFC and Spike TV have partnered with the Intrepid Fallen Heros Fund to sponsor the Fight for the Troops.  The Intrepid Fallen Heros Fund provides help to our heros and their families who suffer from traumatic [...]

As it is that time of year, it is strongly suggested that if your purchase of an electronic cigarette will be a gift for a smoker, please make sure you place your order no later than Wednesday, December 17, 2008.  We will do everything in our power to ensure that your gift is to you [...]

Sadly, it has come to our attention that there is a no-good, shifty person out there, stealing our content and claiming it as their own.  What’s worse is that this person is not only reproducing our information word for word on one site, but on many websites.  This person is selling electronic cigarettes directly out [...]

One of the most dreaded holiday excursions for a smoker is a flight to anywhere. In a car, you can pull over and smoke just about anywhere. In the airport transportation system, not so much. If you aren’t brave enough to risk going through security, you are pretty much attached to your bad mood and [...]

Sometimes, it is hard to come up with a gift for a smoker. Lighters, ashtrays, cartons of cigarettes, they have all been done before. So how do you come up with something that is different and unique as a gift for a smoker? Well, the electronic cigarette is a great gift idea for smokers. Here [...]

We’ve been getting a lot of interested from other website owners looking to offer our electronic cigarettes to their readers.  So, we are proud to announce the Instead Electronic Cigarette Affiliate Program.  It will allow for website, blog, or social space owners to bring the electronic cigarette to the attention of their viewers.  Visit our [...]

Just to be clear, electronic cigarettes are not a proven method of quitting smoking tobacco cigarettes.  They are, however an alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes.  Unlike nicotine gum or the patch, an electronic cigarette closely mimics the actual physical motion and feeling of smoking.  It does deliver nicotine to the body via the vapor like [...]

The electronic cigarette is pretty new to the scene and many people have a confused look on their face when you even mention the name. Well, if you don’t know what it is, have a look here. Ok, now that you have an idea of what I am taking about, I have put together a [...]