> It's always "buyer beware", and the first recommendation to anyone
> starting out with bees should be to join a club and get a mentor
> Thanks for all the viewpoints.

Agreed.  Who would buy a horse or a cow without knowing something about
them, or without having someone at hand who does?

If a newbie does have a mentor, rather than personal experience, it is 
wise to follow that mentor's advice, and rely on the mentor's judgement.

The specific routes taken will likley be different in each case and 
depend on many  factors, including, hopefully, the goals and abilities 
of the newbee.

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