Well, I am biting the bullet and ordering from Chocosphere.

I don't have a huge amount of money and want to get the best for my
buck. Alex...what do you suggest (I plan on some for tasting myself,
some to practice tempering and making truffles and chocolates, and
maybe some for blending/mixing).

I believe you mentioned Guittard's large blocks but was it the
L'Harmonie you were recommending? How about the larger 10lb blocks of
Old Dutch Milk Chocolate & their Gourmet Bittersweet? Are these good
too?

I will take any and all advice (from someone's fav chocolate, to what
they use in making chocolates).

Thanks again!

Stef C.