From experience the base prices are genuinely low compared to Western Europe. The hidden fees thing is real though if you go with dodgy operators. Stick to proper services and read what’s included before you book, sorted.
The file size is usually the first giveaway. Anything under 50GB for a proper 4K feature is probably been messed with. Also check for HDR metadata in the file info before you even bother downloading, saves a lot of wasted time.
I reckon that checking the license and the speed of support is the first thing anyone should do. A bit of preliminary research usually helps to avoid many common mistakes.
