It's no wonder some vendors make the first purchase/s on a new listing from an alt, so as to bang in that initial 10/10, because like you that 5/10 makes even a $15 sample feel risky to me.

That said I've never been disappointed by DD's gear, although have never actually tried the old ice o later, which is ridiculous really. Mind you nor static... Hmm. Thought to be a hash lover, turned out a hash luddite.