Square Perfect or other lighting?

Digital Illusions

Ok, I am not sure where to ask this so I am going to ask here.

I want to get some studio equipment but my budget is limited. I found this kit on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Studio-Flash-Strobe-Softboxes-Backdrop-Muslin-Boom_W0QQitemZ310083866476QQihZ021QQcategoryZ30087 QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

However the reviews I have found online have not been favorable. As the general opinion is that "you get what you pay for". Mostly people are complaining that there are no replacement parts. I certainly dont want to buy a product I cannot get parts for (i.e. bulbs)

So my question is this; does anyone on here have this kit? If so how does it work for you? Also, if this kit is crap what do you recommend that is comparable in price (remember I have a very limited budget)?

Thanks for your help.

jogle

I haven't got experience with this kit but, that is a lot of gear for the money, it's not a bad price even if half of it falls apart. It looks like a great way to get set up in a hurry and learn what parts you're going to need to spend the money on for your type of shooting.

The bulbs would be the only thing I would really worry about, as you do tend to go through them. Are they not a standard size you can get elsewhere?

The stands seem to have standard looking attachments, though it doesn't look like it uses a standard speedring on the front of the strobes. Expect the barndoors and probably a few of the threads on the bolts to not last long.

I've bought plenty of cheap chinese studio gear and it works well for light use.

Digital Illusions

you do have some interesting points there. but i wonder just how much would need to be replaced?