I can't believe there aren't more n00bs to this thread but then I thought, most of this stuff has no rhyme or reason. We have advanced users and a lot of talk that goes back two+ years.
So I'm gonna lend a hand to anyone thinking of quitting.
Blucigs and the cig-a-likes just don't work IMO. I know a few in here have had success using them but I don't think they work for most. they cost more than cigarettes, they don't supply the hit you need IMO and they are disposable by nature. Starting there and giving the e-cig concept a try is a good thing though, but there is much better experiences beyond that device.
So what does a n00b need?
Well you need a good kit and you need to figure out what juices you need. With all the tobacco flavors out there, it is my understanding none of them have replicated a Marlboro Light. Once you start vaping you might not want tobacco flavors anyway, I know I don't. But having that safety blanket when you quit the analogs is key.
So plan old unflavored nicotine juice is actually the closest thing to a Marlboro light as far as I've read. The tobacco flavor 555, Dunhall and various blends may come close and these are the flavors you should probably have on standby for those tough days. RY4 flavors are the most popular among vapors, but this is a mix of vanilla, caramel and tobacco. I think having an RY4 is essential.
Juices are hard to find and this is the biggest problem in switching over. Finiding a brick and mortar (B&M) is helpful because you can likely try the juices to see what you like. Otherwise try to find a company that supplies 5ml samples and then order a bunch of them looking for your sweet spot.
ECBlend,
MtBakerVapor, myfreedomsmokes are three places with good reps and 5ml samples.
Now let's talk starter kits. I like the Joyetech eGo kits, they work and work well. Something
like this is what got me off the stinkies.
Another kit is an eGo Evod kit,
this one is everything you need to get started.
After doing some research
this one is a good higher-end kit. It basically has all the bells and whistles needed to include the variable wattage and variable voltage people like once they get the hang of things. For me this one was less than one week of smokes, maybe a little more after you buy some juice.
If you do it right, even without going the do-it-yourself liquid route, this will not cost more than smoking. in fact, it will cost about 1/5 what smoking does if you do it right.
You can PM questions if you like, I'm sure others like Wingnut, EV72 and Trogg among others are also willing to help. If you get the right kit and find a few juices you like quitting is very possible, maybe probable if you are committed.