I should be embarrassed to say this.  But prior to my past 2 hobbying adventures.  
I was making costly mistakes on a regular basis.

Then I decided to stick with reviewed providers.  I would just use the site once in awhile and that was a bad strategy. Now every single time I browse I come here first.   I would like to say a huge Thank You for saving me further headaches and money.


I will be reviewing more often to pay it forward.

If a hobbyists wants to be almost assured of a good and safe experience, research is the key.

I do like to venture into the unknown, but it's like 50/50, not to mention the extra element of risk. With well reviewed providers, I have been rarely disappointed. When I am, it is usually due to appearance inflation, and not performance.

Writing reviews is the best way to "pay back" the system.