ORIGINAL: Capt.Canuck
Holy crap RSEA, think you may be overthinking this a little?
It's not that big a decision, really. Guys on here (and elsewhere in the hobby) do great things with very modest equipment. It really isn't as complicated as you're making it out to be.
I don't think he's wrong for over thinking this. Obviously he want's more for his money and rightfully so. But.....Idefinitelydon't disagree with you about doing great things with little or cheaper. If willing, I'm sure he could work out a 50-100 dollar set up exclusive to hobby painting in general.