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The correct choice of machine is one thing. Another, is the savvy of the operator to operate the machine.
Agreed, but this is a hobby pursued by amateurs, not a profession requiring an apprenticeship period. While there are many current and former professionals posting here, it is fairly likely that somebody asking advice about what to buy for their first lathe is not a seasoned operator.
There seems to be recurring advice on this forum to beginners to steer clear of cheap import end mills and such, because "they won't know if it's them, or the cutter". I'd say this is more true for the choice of machine than for the specific cutting tool - on a bad machine, you can break a good cutter just as easily as a cheap cutter.