I'm very new, too, and I got a Halo kit (with the shorty batteries) last week, along with a sample pack of juices and some blank cartos. I am really impressed by the quality of the hardware, and it was carefully packaged. The only hint I can give you is to charge batteries initially per their instructions for maximum battery life (they say 8 hours for the initial charge, then use 20 minutes, then charge another two hours; the waiting is a bummer). I have no complaints about the vapor, but I think my Tribeca flavor needs a little steeping. Enjoy, and happy vaping.