I appreciate the honest comments. And yes, there's no point in buying inadequate gear; it just costs twice as much in the long run. But this is starting to look like a black hole for hard-earned cash. So I'm open to wise suggestions ... how do I get into this without having the wallet ripped off my butt?
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