I would say the above post is conditional.

If you like to work on your stuff, the problems you here about with TQs are not big issues at all and you will find them easier to work on than people claim.

If you like the hobby but dont really want to understand the system or think tearing into a carburetor would be over your head, then yes, you may be money ahead to have a guy like Scott rebuild and set it up for you.

The intial evaluation of the carb as it comes apart will tell you a lot. Is it missing any parts you dont have, is it seized, etc.