Jeff, not to worry. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't fun!
There is no one answer; that's like asking what one should expect in a home theater. It's whatever is agreed upon between the parties involved, and who's footing the bill.
If it were my equipment, I'd be very picky. I wouldn't rely on someone who's priority is spending as little as possible meeting my requests. Remember, profit = income - outgo.
Larry
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