Ok so I was looking at V2 Cig myself. This is my first glimpse at e-cigs at all. Perhaps someone can point me in the right direction for my reasearch: I liked the fact that the V2 was a catridge that did not need cleaning as they claim. As opposed to filling it with a needle as I watched on a video. Is that a specific type of e-cig that I can find at a company that does not have the issues above? I am also looking at price. I agree the investment is worth it but I need to becareful with finances. Where should I start in terms of those factors?
That video is actually kind of funny with all its falsehoods and exaggerations.
If I were starting out with the KR-808D1 (industry standard. There is no old or new version) I'd keep it simple, but order cartomizer and battery security. You don't want to run out of either.
Here's what I would order.
Vapor King Ultimate XL Kit $65 (2 XL Manual batteries, Includes 2 chargers, the auto adaptor that runs the Passthru, and a passthru. No PCC or carry case, which are a waste. Mine are collecting dust, I'd rather use XL and carry a spare than deal with a PCC.)
Vapor King Diamond Series Auto XL Battery $18.50 (This is the newest version similar to Bloog, supposedly. I think an auto might help with quitting. Some prefer them, but they are not great for refilling if you get juice in them. You need to try one anyway to see if you like them)
20 Cartomizers - Buy 3 extra packs of cartomizers, get one pack of 5 with kit. Pick from tobacco, coffee, dessert, fruit, or fancy sampler packs that sound good to you. Order different strengths below and above what you might think you need. High will cure cravings, lower is good when you just feel like constantly vaping. You won't know what's right for you until you try it. No one can tell you.
Don't worry about blanks and refilling yet. After you get your kit and see what you need and like, come back here and research juices and blank cartomizers. You'll want to hang here for quitting support anyway. An order will arrive in 3-4 days from most vendors, so you have plenty of time to restock with 20 cartomizers on hand.
Lastly if you wait a few days Vapor4Life will probably have a Super Bowl sale. Sign up on their site to get the notice. Their current SuperSale30 30% off ran out tonight. Smilin15 I think always gets 15% off, if not try Smilin10 or Smilin5. I only buy during their sales, so I forget.
Check other recommended vendors for similar equipment list. They may be cheaper. The vendor forum list has many good ones and no reallly bad ones. Don't worry about the colors matching cigarettes, it is frankly best that they don't. Cartomizers come in a rainbow of colors, so my preference is silver or black to not clash, but I do have some fun colors. If you don't like the length get the regular length batteries, but they won't last as long so you may want another extra one two.
Just my opinion.
Good luck vaping. Private Message me if you have questions.