Those are all great questions. I think part of it is forums like this one and others. I get on here about every day at work and mostly just read what others have to say, being a novice at archery I only try to stick my nose into things when I think I know what I am talking about. But I get on hear and read all about how this bow or that bow is the best ever, or sight, rest, broad head, arrow, camo, boots, truck, house, state, whatever. And I read all of these threads saying how great a product is, and I start to second guess my own decisions on equipment sometimes. You know, the grass is always greener. But fortunately I don't have the disposable income or time to change equipment constantly just to do it. Those are just my 2 cents.