Cuprajake Wouldn’t consider it weird as we all have varying experience, expectations, etc. I just find it hilarious at times at what some will spend on various things. Would say my point is you can spend all you want, but some things in life can’t be bought, like my hearing being recovered. No amount of money can offset that FWIW. Not to mention that spending more doesn’t guarantee better, just more along the lines of being perceived as better.
On the coffee side of things, what I can consistently produce at home with roasting and espresso far exceeds anything I’ve bought from any place in the past. Never been in a single shop that was worth a repeat visit and don’t miss buying roasted coffee at all and for years I did buy from the higher respected commercial artisan roasters in the U.S…. Didn’t have to spend a buttload in the process either with my setup. No doubt some feel the need to spend more thinking they will have better, but just not the case for most parts of life. Of course to each their own, but I have figured out ways to maximize any item I own as life is too short to constantly 2nd guess every decision you make.