Actually, a ProVari kit is $212.95, but personally I think it's kind of overkill for a beginner just testing the waters. Obviously, I think it's a fabulous device, but for beginners I always recommend they get a solid mid-priced battery and spend the majority of their budget on different styles of toppers and juice.
Agreed, that's the path I took, having a nice mod is one thing, but there is so much variety of juice out there.
The budget was for one month alternative to ciggies and this is "all in", meaning batteries, charger, mod, atty and a months supply of juice...
But anyways, I do think the budget i placed was well worth it, certainly more fun than smoking. Maybe I will get the provari next month