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I spent more money than that on a bicycle just to learn to build bicycles. As hobbies go, $1500 isn't crazy.

Yep, it's just a hobby and not a terribly expensive one as you say.

I loved my Amiga 500 & 2000 back in the day, and spent more on them than this costs although it was obvious they were never going to be main stream.

I wouldn't do it now, but good luck to those who do.