I would buy the mini for 159.00 at ProVape tomorrow and use the 10% discount code for Cyber Monday. The Coce for tomorrow ........ Provari - Dec. 2nd 10% off order. code= cyber10
Then get some 18350 AW Batteries at Lighthound or RTD Vapor ( I would get 4 and a plastic box to keep them in). Get a decent charger also. Then your set except for your topper. I will let someone else give you their opinion on that one.
I enjoy Quality Carto Tanks....and Kayfun type toppers, but with the latter, you almost need to see someone build it and show you how to do it. Someone will be along shortly to show you all of this.
An I Clear 30 may be a good fit for you right now in the beginning. Then go find a local Store and try their juices until you find what you like.
PS.. If you want to get the most out of your Mini..as in making it a larger, longer lasting form factor, you can either buy the extension to the Mini at Provape that will allow you to use an 18490 or 18500 battery. With this set up, you will be in the "Middle size position" and the ProVari will of course last longer between batteries.
Or you could do Like I did and google the company "Tatroe" and buy two Tatroe extension rings at about 15 bucks each. These will give you the ability to make your Mini the same size as the full size ProVari with the use of two rings, using an 18650 size battery....... or one ring for the 18490/18500 size.
I got the brushed stainless (satin Silver) For a few reasons : It costs less than the other Minis.....It is more "scratch resistant" or shows scratches less.... It looks the best with the Stainless Tatroe rings or Tatroe base (tatroe base I dont harly use anymore)
I hope this helps some.
PSS.. Just a suggestion... Since you are a current smoker..the juice will be VERY important for you quitting. I would highly suggest a juice called "7 Leaves" from a place called Freedomsmokesusa. I have successfull gotten a handfull of smokers off the cigs with this juice. Noit many new "quitters" like fruits and deserst and the like.. I make my own juice and could go oin and on about how great they all are, but to a current smoker..they wont be any use to you.
I would suggest a stout Nicotine level at first...maybe 18 to 24 MG of nic when you order. I may suggest a mix in a 50/50 ratio of PG and VG.
After a while, you will slowly natuyrally go down in the Nic levels and will also desire some good tasting juices once your tastebuds start to heal.
Again..Good luck to you......And welcome to the forums