Lesson learned

One careful tool purchase can replace five cheap mistakes

Some hobbies punish cheap gear so hard that a single solid tool saves money, time, and frustration.

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Dormant Physical / Electronics Repair

Learned enough repair to handle basic screens and batteries, made a little money, and also learned exactly which repairs I never want to do...

Electronics Repair subcategory 2 cycles $310 spent

Completed Gear / Coffee & Espresso

What started as wanting better coffee at home turned into grinder research, puck prep gadgets, and finally a setup that made mornings feel easier.

Coffee & Espresso subcategory 2 cycles $1,320 spent