Just the opposite. If you're on a tight budget you'll end up wasting money and spending more because the bulbs are absolutely horrible. They cast an ugly, greenish light. They burn out REALLY quick, To replace the bulbs it'll cost you 21 dollars per bulb. The ballast WILL burn out and quickly, definately within a year if not sooner. At that point you can TRY to find a replacement ballast and if you are lucky enough to find one it'll cost you 60 bucks per ballast. A complete waste of money. Been there, done that, dealt with it.