Don't worry tinman- there seems to be a little flaming going on by a few people on this forum- I have no idea why though, but it kinda dissapoints me, as a newb myself- pretty sad. My 1st impression of reading your post was that it was all in fun, as I'm sure most other's impressions were too. I think it's kinda funny cuz I felt the same way as you at first. I've found my sweet spots in equipment right off the bat, and in juices.....I knew I liked the sweet tasting things, so that's what I went with. Go with what you crave. I will admit, there are a few juices that I went all out on, instead of sampler bottles and wasted some $$, but it's still helping me get to where I needed to be