Gugi,

Good show on a fine little essay for beginners. You have posed many realities newcomers should consider.

You are right about "cheap" not being the ideal way to go for beginners. In most cases, cheap means exactly that: "cheap" in quality. So then what will your experience be starting out? Probably nothing but disappointment. Yes, starting out does take a few dollars, but it is money well spent. Not only that, but make sure you see what you buy. If you're not sure about it, please ask, because we're all here to help out.