That was a really well written post. Good job, @kenraphael's son!
I always had an interest in owning a 3D printer, simply for making things as a hobby, but never really had the expendable income to purchase one. Now that they are more common the prices might be low enough once I have a stable job to purchase a hobby-printer.
Thanks for your pointers and tips to consider when purchasing a printer. It's always nice to have some insider info to consider.