Any winemakers here?

I have decided that I'd like to try making wine. I have been thinking about it for quite some time, and I'm gonna do it. Anyone have experience with any kits? A friend back in Philly says don't do the kits bc they're all junk, but he's really into it and probably has too advanced an opinion.

My questions:

-are there any kits that are actually good? I understand that I want a glass kit, rather than plastic, right?

-where is a good place to order supplies, grapes, etc?

-what's better, green or clear bottles? Real cork or synthetic?

-should I really dive down this slope?