Well, the hole and wick aligning is a nice thing for you. Mine isn't, but I just leave it a little loose. The seal keeps it snug enough that it's workable for me. My advice is don't go by the photos, read the descriptions very very carefully, and if there is the slightest doubt, email for clarification. Hope you really enjoy the vape! I was underwhelmed by the "factory setup" (short wick!) but now that I have started from scratch and have a good coil going, I'm lovin' the vape. It's a great atomizer to start with.