while i agree what you're saying about digital, film can be quite a bit cheaper at times. i managed to get my hands on an old canon a1 with 100-300 lens that someone was giving away. few bucks here and there for film and still get good results. 2 shots from that setup. maybe i'll start pulling it out some more now that i see these again
But watch out for scams. There are a ton of fake storefronts online that are offering incredible deals on kits. They take your order and then call you a few hours later trying to up-sell batteries, lenses, filters, etc. If you tell them 'no' you may never see your order. I recommend googling the shop before ordering.
thats true http://www.resellerratings.com/ is a good resource for that also- www.keh.com is very reliable and fair. BGN equipment is often good, will still give you perfect picture quality just might have a scuff on the body. which doesn't really matter