I have never owned an electric starter and have no problems whatsoever getting glow engines to run. In cold weather, a small shot of lighter fluid in the carb venturi makes them light off like it was Summer. Once you learn how to prime engines and not flood them, it usually only takes one or two flips and the engine is running.

I would rather keep my field box simple and light.

Safety: I feel that a chicken stick can start an engine just a safely as an electric starter can. Just about every prop accident I have witnessed happened with an engine that was already running, usually while adjusting the needle or an unexpected throttle-up while the pilot was in front of the plane. Electric planes have caused some serious prop injuries and you don't even have to start them.