I would agree that they are on the pricey side. However, most of the people there seem to be knowledgeable. It's also nice to be able to get a hands-on look at the merchandise before you make a purchase (online or otherwise).
I've been extract brewing on and off for the last 8 or 9 years. I stumbled across this fine site while trying to find ideas for rebuilding my keezer. I found a metric ton of ideas and a whole lot more. I ended up learning a lot that has helped me improve and refine my brewing process. I look...