I hear you I'm a A+ and a CNA and I'm on track for the MCSA I'm ready but not thrilled about spending the doe for the cert I've been in this field for 5 yrs now and its what you know and what have you done for me lately that counts not a piece of paper I think investing in your home lab should be priority its really the best way to get your hands dirty but I'll get the cert I think its time I do anyway, and your right there are to many people with certs today.