While switching to vaping may not have such an instant and dramatic benefit to your finances as Mr McFadden ’ s , there ’ s little doubt that it will help .
A recent Scottish Grocers ’ Federation roundtable event saw experts and stakeholders debate vaping and discuss the role it could play in Scotland reaching its smoke-free 2034 target .
Mark Oates , director of consumer advocacy group WeVape explained just how beneficial vaping can be on smokers ’ pockets .
“ I knew I had to do something about my smoking . With the change from buying the vape , I bought a scratchcard and took it home .
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He said : “ I think vaping works because it ’ s not top-down policy .
“ The price is a major point . Smoking is incredibly expensive . It causes massive inequality .
“ I ’ ve been doing some work on the effect that smoking cost has on inequality in the UK , both health and on financials , and vaping can put £ 2,000 to £ 3,000 a year into some of the poorest people in the UK ’ s pockets .”
There are a few things you can do to maximise your saving when you switch to an e-cigarette .
Firstly , it ’ s always a good idea to invest in a quality device from the get-go . This may mean a higher initial outlay but it will pay off in the long term . You can pick up a decent vape for under £ 20 .
You should also make sure that you prime and regularly clean your coils which will keep them going for longer .
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