Wanted to start by simply saying thank for everyone who took the time to read and even more so to those who responded. I realize that I left the question open-ended but I'm glad I did because I now realize the amount of variables I'm dealing with. It's not my first vape but it might as well be, I have a low-quality Extreme-Q that is pretty dirty. It's all I've been using lately but I feel as though I'm robbing myself of a true-vape experience; which is what I wanted the MFLB for.
I guess now that I've read what considerations I need to make; portable would be cool but not necessarily mandatory, however, none of my friends vape and I won't smoke anymore (fucks with my sinuses). Heat up time doesn't matter as I talk a lot and don't have any problem with patience. I never rush my sessions they are always based on pure relaxation; heat up time is definitely cool in my books. I guess consistency would be absolutely key, paired with accuracy and that would sum it up. The most consistent, pure, and precise.
This thread certainly complicated the decision, the deeper I get into the research the more amazing pieces I find.
I'm thinking of hanging onto the idea of getting an MFLB but maybe later on down the road. If it's true experience I'm after I don't want to possibly botch this mission with user error (I can see myself fucking it up). There is quite a bit of appeal with the wood, handmade look, very groovy with plenty of different carvings to choose from. Noted that I would want a finishing grinder to go with it, which is definitely understandable because it's a good idea.
Thank you guys for all your help. I have about 10 open tabs right now to different vape sites, which led me to even more vape sites.
I think I'm going to get a Pax by Ploom. Haven't seen anything negative about this piece yet.