Originally Posted by badkarma
I'm new to lightbulbs. I want to buy a halogen, but is halogen really ok for a beginner?
I've heard there's great value in used lightbulbs for a beginner, what do you recommend - buy a new bulb or a used bulb?
Just make sure you get the right wattage - wattage is everything
beginners often prefer "bayonet" to "screw"