Hi Hammernail,
Welcome aboard.
I would not buy a "complete set" of bits, especially if you are new to routing, here's why. Unless you know in advance that you will use all the bits in the set, you may be buying some that will set on the shelf for years before you use them. I am speaking from expierence.
The best thing to do is decide what bits you will need to do a job, then buy the best quality bits you can afford. That way you will get the bits you need without buying a bunch of dust collectors.
I don't profess to be an expert on router bits, but there are a few things that would indicate a good router bit, such as the grade and thickness of carbide, anti kickback design, quality of silver soldering, and ball bearing guides. If it looks bad and poorly made, it probably is and will no doubt cut poorly. Do some research on router bit tests before you buy. Many of the major Woodworking and professional publications do tool tests and print their test results. While these aren't the only criteria, it would be a good place to start. It might just save you some money.
Happy Routing,
Chuck
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