The best part about saving money on some things is that it makes it easier to splurge in other ways. I make no apologies for my frugal weirdo tendencies.
I have no problem with used stuff. When you dine at restaurants, you eat with forks, knives and spoons that have been in the mouths of hundreds of others off of a plate that has probably served thousands.
Never say Never, but when you choose to buy new, most things can be purchased at a discount. It varies by category and item, but just about anything goes on sale at least once a year.
In 2010, I invested in a startup brewery. I immediately started homebrewing. There’s no better way to understand the brewing process than doing it yourself.