I started with the eGo too, have you tried Low Resistance attys with it, it give a stronger vape and more throat hit and resembles a 5v instead of a 3.7 volt that the eGo is. You can buy those at the sites I sent and lots of other places. Also you may consider trying a mod, they work so much better and last all day or more on batteries that are stonger and generic, like the Provari VV at Provape.com,, you can adjust the voltage, see the battery voltage, the atomizer resistence, you can use carts, cartomizers or drip tips and it is really great. Or try a juice fed mod like the Ali'i from rnr manufacturing, or Reomod, or Darwin etc. Where in St. Louis are you..?