First, we should clarify: there are paid themes from the Shopify theme store, and then paid themes from other vendors such as the Themeisle marketplace, and individual themes that aren't sold through the Shopify theme store.
If you're serious about your business, it is absolutely worth buying a premium theme, from the Shopify theme store.
Not to say there aren't good free themes available there, but all of them will be somewhat limiting, that's why they're free.
You may not have the intention of growing your business beyond selling jewelry you make at home, for instance, in which case a free theme may work very well for you. But if you're intention is to grow a serious business, go with a premium paid theme from the Shopify theme store.
It is disruptive and potentially costly to change themes which
If you're serious about your business, it is absolutely worth buying a premium theme, from the Shopify theme store.
Not to say there aren't good free themes available there, but all of them will be somewhat limiting, that's why they're free.
You may not have the intention of growing your business beyond selling jewelry you make at home, for instance, in which case a free theme may work very well for you. But if you're intention is to grow a serious business, go with a premium paid theme from the Shopify theme store.
It is disruptive and potentially costly to change themes which