Have you noticed the common denominator/trick for all hair products? Once you use them you have to KEEP using them. You know what that means? Money our of your pockets and into their pockets for a long long long time.
80sRevival, you make some very valid statements here for sure. However, not all effective treatments require an ongoing financial obligation.
I hate to say it and it's my perception but what I'm hearing in your post is "SOUR GRAPES". No doubt that you're familiar with Assop's Fables. The possibility seems to be within your reach but due to this or that you call out "SOUR GRAPES! It never was meant for me anyway! It might have been possible but to avoid disappointment I'll just accept my lot". If I were to follow that line of reasoning with any other aspect in life I would be severely limiting myself. Good night dude! Be a fighter not a recliner! I guess that your hair is not worth the fight. Ok, that's great BUT PLEASE DON'T diss those here who do choose that fight and some here via use of minoxidil, Propecia etc., are winning!