hahaha the quote is an ad from "GuitarOne".
Amp are different that stereo equipment. A 100 watt tube amp will blow you out of your socks. A 100watt stereo isn't a big deal.
I have a 15watt Vox Pathfinder that will run you out of the room and a 65 watt Peavey Classic VTX 212 that will make your ears bleed.
A decent Squire will do okay if it is set-up. Go to a pawn shop and look, play. Ask them for their "Best Price" them give them an absurd lowball and show them cash. They will try to bargin then go up to your new low. If they don't take it-WALK. If they want the sell they will chase you down.
Pawn brokers are like used car dealers. They are slippery.
Trey