I think age is completely irrelevent in this case. I think that it doesnt matter the age it matters how smart the person is and if he/she would like to save up for a proper mod.
Being 17, I can state that I am saving up for proper mods and not going for the cheapest way out. Personally I beleive in "you get what you pay for"
However I am surprised to actually hear of many younger people on here, I thouhgt I was the only 17 year old or close to it on this site.