At the risk of restating the painfully obvious, surely there needs to be advice on
"What are you planning to do?" " How much can you/want to spend?" followed by advice on what to buy, where to buy.
Finally how to mount, it and set it up. AND, possibly suggestions on what accessories could be made, as opposed to buying, either as part of the learning process, or to economise. Plus some advice on what NOT to do once the machinery arrives, if it appears to have a problem.
Followed by plugs for joining a local club, and reading threads on this Forum, (ALWAYS a lot to learn here)
Howard