i agree with you as well. but, i will also add that if you aren't able to afford it (due to someone making it unnecessarily pricey, or some other reason for not able to get one), i would say to save some money and buy a strong, reliable pct before you start your cycle. regardless, i think you should have your pct down prior to the cycle, and make sure it's either an anti-estrogen (i've used IDS post cycle tabs, and also Extrogenex for this), as well as a trib booster (vitrix, diesel test, etc.), and if someone else recommends using a SERM for the post cycle, GET ONE. if someone hear tells you something like that, you should do it.
anyways, also do some more research on the forums. don't talk to buddies, unless they have lots of experience with these, and can back up their info. plus, you might want to post something in the anabolics section so you can get even more answers from us that way.
edit: since this is your first ph cycle, be sure that you are prepared for anything side effect wise. also, consider something less harsh on your body (non-methylated preferred) so you can see if this is something you would want to progress in. you may not like the sides, and your body may not even react as well as your buddies. remember everyone's body is going to react a bit different to the same stuff, it's a matter of how though. when i ran SD, i didnt get acne, no testicular atrophy, and only had mild aggression increases. i know guys who have had acne, testicular atrophy, and no aggression changes. so just make sure you're ready for whatever you are going to run.