I had some coin when i first started, instead of buying alot of equipment i went on a trip to find out how to do it.I bought a good grow book got on plane went to bc and learned some basics.You have to remember that a grow shop is in business to make money they saw you comming (no disrespect intended) and sold you alot of stuff it sounds like.You should be able to find some good beans to start with by searching the net buy less expensive basic simple strains to start maybe get lucky and they throw in some extras.I have a security system called brinks he's a 150lb french mastif who can make you crap your pants just looking at you. Sweet as hell but really scary lookin. I call this preventative security measure #1. Wish you best of luck hope this helps.