My friend theres alot of good bounty campaigns right now, just spend your spare time to do some research about some recommended ICO to gain profitable Signature Campaign.
there are many scam ICO. you're right. And ICO often takes many months and still they don't get any money. and when you have invested they run away with your money. that's no fun anymore.and no one knows beforehand if it will be a good ico. these are all just speculations. and if you want to trade without a fee....there is a new exchange ( CGCX) without a fee until the end of august 2018... and you still have an airdrop when you register