I bought a Magnum 757 or whatever it was called about 7 years ago. It had a pcb (though very basic) with diodes on it (total garbage). That was my first LED. So I've been "doing" LED for longer than most of you have been on RIU.
HLG is far better than nextlight or black dog or any of those other total rip-offs. I just choose not to pay their markup.
And like I said, many times before I am not shitting on HLG, I simply choose not to pay their markup. If you choose to do so because it gives you peace of mind, then great! They are in business to supply people like you, and that is great! -- Me personally, I like to do things DIY. Really truly DIY.