Mike, I like that answer ( with a little a-ha makes sense moment.) I also know there is no one answer and that value/ money has different meanings and different thresholds for all people.
I realize there are many example and situations, but I am pondering šŸ¤” or ranting about the clear damage- not heavy use, not an accidental broken wrist but just plain busted and beat items. ā€œMid gradeā€ was mentioned but I donā€™t treat a field grade or a Sears gun the way some of these have been. I realize- cars get wrecked, clothes get torn etc etc.
But I guess thatā€™s just it - once it starts - once someone else has - who cares? ā€œIt wasnā€™t ā€˜mineā€™ ā€œ