6v6gt:
I salved my conscience by purchasing an official Arduino starter kit (some time ago now). Since then I purchase mainly clones but still make a small contribution to the Arduino eco system by, for example, answering questions on this forum
Wow someone started out just like me!
To the OP I actually do the same thing 6v6gt does. If you are in doubt or saving money making you decide not to buy genuine, I recommend GeekCreit duinos. They are not "nameless"
This is my opinion -- some may say others are better