Everybody is a newbie at something
Even someone older and experienced. I get what I can use, and take care of it so it lasts. There may be better things on the market, but if they work they serve the purpose.
I buy what I need, can use, and can afford at the time. And it's amazing things less expensive, turned out good enough.
At present I'm set on rifles. But since I haven't gotten one in a few years, it's still a "newbie" experience for me looking for a possible replacement, if needed.
Years ago there was no You Tube. Found myself looking at a particular item I never used, and got an idea how it works. Even an oldster can use newbie things.