Are expensive tools worth the extra cost?
Are expensive tools worth the extra cost?
user
I can help you think through some of the trade-offs here.  First, you need to consider the purpose of the tool in your life.  If you already have a highly effective tool, you might not need to spend money on another one.  If you’re making a tool to get a job done, then you probably don’t want to spend more money on an inferior tool.  If you’re making a tool because it’s more fun to use a more expensive tool, then you might consider whether you’re using the tool for a purpose that’s worth spending the extra money.  How you answer this question will depend on your own priorities.  I can help you think through your own priorities by asking you some questions:
assistant
I guess I would want the best I could afford. I think the best quality. I would want them to work well.
user
Okay, that’s really good.  We need to think about what we mean by “best quality.”  What is the most important characteristic of a good tool?  Is it durability?  Reliability?  Productivity?  I can help you think through your priorities by asking you some questions:
assistant
I would want tools to help me do the job. I don't want things to break on me. I don't want to spend tons of money but I want some quality.
user