The problem with “what to buy to get started” is that that question is tantalizingly juicy to advertisers. Therefore, when a place is found it is usually captured by low quality high dollar cost advertisers (like reddit or amazon or essentially all the other sites that carry and recommend hobbiest products).
I think your best bet is to get to know a few people who actually are doing the hobby (not a advertising influencer) and see the cost points for real hobbiests.
What websites do you highly recommend to other likeminded hobbyists?
This could be websites to look up guides, places to buy quality products, or what to buy to get started. All being related to your hobby.