Hi Inferno, and welcome aboard!
Yes, if you can get into a B&M that's the best way to start to figure this out. Most have vape bars, so you can try some different flavors. One or two (or 3 or 4 or...) that you like, along with a power source and a topper or two...
Nic level is another variable, and noone can say what's the right level for you. Too high and you'll over-nic yourself. (Kind of a rush, but not in a good way, but goes away quickly when you stop vaping.) Too low and you're not satisfied. Your level will depend on how much of what you're used to smoking. So we (they at the shop) would need some more info on your smoking habit to begin to make suggestions.
Expect maybe a little sticker shock to start, since you'll be needing, well, everything. Just keep in mind that some of the initial costs are for hardware that will normally last a long time. (I have a couple of Spinners that are now over a year old, and still going strong. Same with various toppers, although coils inside them need periodic replacement - they're pretty cheap, and can be reconditioned / rebuilt if you want to make them effectively cheaper.)
But in my neck of the woods, my "starter kit" was just over the cost of a carton of cigs, and has not only lasted a lot longer, but has allowed my body to make noticeable improvements. As the commercial used to say, priceless!
