Hi Gitzy, I understand your frustration. I honestly think they should have refunded your money. But since they refuse to I would take the Spade & VP2. Keep your focus on not wanting to smoke anymore. If batteries and some cartos are going to help, I know there are many members here that would be more than happy to help out. You might want to ask Vaprlife to send some batts and cartos to make things right, all they can say is no.