Every vaper eventually asks the same question: should you keep buying disposables, or switch to a refillable pod system? Both are common at NW Vape Supply, and the right answer depends less on which is "better" and more on how you actually vape.
The quick answer
If you vape occasionally, like to rotate flavors, or want zero maintenance, a disposable is the easier choice. If you vape daily and want the lowest cost per day, a refillable pod system pays for itself within a few weeks.
Disposables: zero setup, zero maintenance
A disposable like the ones in our disposables collection works the moment you open the box — pre-filled e-liquid, a built-in battery, and no coils or pods to manage. When the tank or battery runs out, you throw it away and open a new one. The tradeoff is cost per puff: you're paying for a full device (battery, chip, screen) every single time.
Refillable pod systems: pay once, refill for less
A device like the Smok Novo 6 or any pod system we carry costs more upfront — typically $25–$45 — but the device itself lasts for months. From there you're only buying nic salt e-liquid, like a 30mL bottle of Baton Salt in 25mg or 50mg, and swapping the pod every 1–2 weeks.
Doing the math
Say you vape a 20,000-puff disposable priced around $25–$28 every three to four weeks — that's roughly $300–$400 a year. A pod system runs about $40 once, then $20–$25 per 30mL bottle, which most moderate vapers stretch across 3–4 weeks. After the first bottle, you're paying less than half what disposables cost for the same amount of nicotine, and pods (sold in 3-packs) add only a few dollars a month.
Bottom line
New to vaping, quitting smoking, or someone who wants to try a new flavor every week? Start with disposables. Vape every day and want to spend less over time? A pod system is the better investment. Either way, we carry both at our Bothell, WA store with local delivery across Bothell, Mill Creek, Lynnwood, and the greater Seattle area, plus fast online shipping. 21+ only; all orders are age-verified.