Man, that jump from a 1x30 is insane, right? I made the same switch last year and it felt like cheating. My old grinder would fight me on every bevel, but the 2x72 just makes everything so smooth and fast. For a budget upgrade, I'd look for a used motor and build the frame yourself, it saved me a ton of cash.

Yeah, that "solid jade" story from matthew_hart25 is a classic. Thing is, real jade is cold to the touch and way heavier than plastic. A quick test is to hold it, it should feel dense. Those sellers bank on the excitement of the moment to skip that basic check. Sucks about your coin, but it's a pretty standard travel lesson.

But is it really that big of a deal? People switch jobs all the time.