Well first off, forget about "puffs". No such thing. You cant predict how many a carto will provide since there are too many factors i.e. length of draw, size of carto, type of liquid, voltage etc.
Second, forget the the mall kiosk, smoke shops, and convenience stores and chain stores. Overpriced garbage.
For a analog "style" experience, I would advise Smokeless Image. Awesome prices, Awesome Customer Service, Awesome products. You should also look into Bloog, V4L, and others that carry the Gen2 KR808D1. All of them are close if not identical, just rebranded. Smokeless Image comes out on top with Price.
Me personally...I dont like "starter kits" Usually for the same price or less I can get what I want in the color I want without unnecessary accessories. Do the math, see which way works best for you.
For a analog "smoking" experience....go with a
mod style. On the cheap side...a Lavatube, on the awesome side...a Provari. Whats great about them is they are variable voltage. You can dial in how hot/cold or how much flavor you want by adjusting the voltage....and the battery will get you through a full day without a recharge, unlike the KR8081D above.
The
mod isnt always as pretty....but once you vape one, you will throw away the analog style ones in a heartbeat. It will satisfy your experience easily.
Then you need to find a
juice that you can be happy with....be prepared to try a bunch of them. Some you will hate, others you will enjoy. Taste is subjective.
It all boils down to budget, patience, and willpower.
