Re: 2 bow or 3 bow bimini top
I think that you get more inclined to spend the money the older you get. A few years ago, I'd try to find anything and everything for as cheap as I could. I've learned ( at age 35 ) that spending a little more for known quality over suspect quality makes you happier every time. And I agree, you won't miss the money unless you are unhappy with the purchase.
Of course, if you get lucky, you may just stumble across a used one that is in perfect shape and save a couple of bucks...nothing wrong with keeping your eyes open and having a little patience.