What varieties did you grow, Gardinglee? I know some varieties are great in one climate or another, a few are praised everywhere. Do you like reds, pinks, blacks, orange, yellow, gwr or what are your past faves... ???
I find my taste in tomatoes has changed a lot, since I started growing too many. Now I only gravitate to really sweet or exceptionally rich tasting ones. Always manage to have some at least that are special. I still enjoy the balanced rich red that was my ideal before I met the pack of different colors and tastes. But I absolutely hate disappointing tomatoes.
So I really get your angst about it.