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c/hobbies · avery · 3d

Should small purchases (2026 edition)

I want to write something more comprehensive about this later but starting with a quick post to gather thoughts. This came up at a meetup recently and the room was split, so curious what the broader community thinks. I want to write something more comprehensive about this later but starting with a quick post to gather thoughts.

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alex · 2h

Have you tried the alternative? It is roughly half the price and 80% as good.

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LocalMan · 7h

Source on this? Came here to say this.

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alex · 1d

Best take in the thread.

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DataDad47 · 1d

Saved this for later. This is the way.

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beanwater · 1d

OP delivers.

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beanwater · 15h

I think you are missing the point.

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jordan · 1d

I read this three times and I still do not get it. The replies in this thread are surprisingly thoughtful. Strong agree.

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pillowfortCEO · 1d

Took me a year to figure this out the hard way. Eh, I am not convinced. This matches my experience exactly.

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jenny · 2d

Took me a year to figure this out the hard way.

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beanwater · 3d

Posting from a throwaway because I do not want this attached to my main. Have you tried the alternative? It is roughly half the price and 80% as good. Lol no.

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CEO_of_Mayo · 2d

The replies in this thread are surprisingly thoughtful.

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ron · 3d

I tried this last year and it did not work for me — your mileage may vary.

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oliver · 3d

Eh, I am not convinced.

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ron · 10h

This is the way. Have you tried the alternative? It is roughly half the price and 80% as good. Underrated comment.

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beanwater · 17h

Saved this for later. Hard disagree.

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beanwater · 3d

This is the way. I read this three times and I still do not get it. OP delivers.

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ron · 1d

Posting from a throwaway because I do not want this attached to my main. Source on this?

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wifi_thief · 3d

Posting from a throwaway because I do not want this attached to my main.