I keep throwing money at great fraking vape gear.
Investing a high quality gear is crucial in the vape game. A good quality regulated is the best and safest path to start on. Get something decent and well made and will go up to at least 15 watts, 30 if you can find one. Then get a decent atomizer.
Many problems stem from improper handling of gear. Not knowing about letting the wick saturate before first vape, mishandling, over tightening, improper filling and maintenance. All part of the vape game.
Then once you have a proper batter device that will last and provide great service, you can concentrate on the atomizer and maximizing your vape. Vape is a learning experience, the more one vapes the more knowledge and skills are acquired.
I started out with crap too, then got my first regulated, and a real good one too, ventured into mechanicals, and some dna30 mods. Also do nothing but re-buildable atomizer, rba's, where I build and wick my own coils, heck, even mix my own juice too.
Getting to know ones gear and how to make it most reliable and optimally functionalbe, is part of the learning experience. Good luck on your Vape Quest.
Vape long and Prosper.!!!