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A commission does not decide what gets recommended. If a cheaper option, a simpler setup, or no purchase at all makes more sense, that is what the guide will say.
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Sometimes the best answer is “skip it”
Some problems are better solved by changing the setup, not by adding more gear. When that happens, the guide says so plainly.
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