Reply by SPalm

Hey Steve,

I really like good quality bits myself. The better ones do really cut better, but they also cost more. Whiteside can not be beat but… Try routerbits.com, they have $1 shipping.

Grizzly.com has an large collection of reasonably priced bits in several qualities. I have had pretty good luck with their green ones.

A straight bit, a roundover, and a laminate trim seem to be the most popular.
Next might be a pattern cutter, a V-bit, a cove, and some sort of ogee.
It is really OK to buy one at a time as you need them, but sets are more fun.

What do you want to do with them?

Steve

-- -- I'm no rocket surgeon