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[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Victims. Of salespeople.

I love them because I can buy greatly discounted gear after they return it or consign it. And I never see them back where I go, they couldn't make it.

Most hobbies started using what was available. The activity arose from the impetus.

Mountain climbers used sneakers. Gary Fisher used dirtbike parts on his mountain bikes at first.

All the expensive cushions and benches in the world won't meditate for you. Likewise, worshipping a meditator won't help you.

At some point, you have to do it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

Could also be victims of advice from people in the hobby. I'm into a couple hobbies where new people ask what they need and get a huge list of shit they absolutely don't need

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

I spend a lot of time on resale shop sites for extremely discounted gear. Almost never comes up with what I'm looking for but I've scored a few pieces and parts for less than $50 including shipping.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago