Hi brother, if you are worried about getting the best bang for the buck, I would suggest looking at places that offer 15 or 30 minutes options, especially if emotional connection is not something you are trying to get from this hobby. That said, have some emotional intelligence… understand you aren’t buying soda from a vending machine, you are dealing with another human being. If you play soccer and your strategy is to ask the other team to let you score, you'll have a hard time.
I would also suggest looking at this hobby from a long term perspective. Learn about financial freedom, investing, and generating passive income. Over time, this will make this hobby a lot more accessible and you will worry less and less about a 5 minutes bath.