Gotta laugh so you don't cry, @finleyh89.

Is it really cheaper though, or do we just tell ourselves that? I get that a $40 fix can save a dud find, but I've wasted way more money on "bargain" clothes that needed so many alterations they ended up costing more than a decent new piece. Plus, not every town has an affordable tailor, and some shops charge $30 just for a basic hem. I think it's a solid strategy if you know what to look for and have a good relationship with a tailor, but for me it's been hit or miss. Have you had any items that just couldn't be saved no matter how much you sank into them?

Nah, I still run wire brushes on heavy jobs. Never had one snap on me yet.

That friend of mine tried the bean math and ended up with soup for a week straight.

Both things can be true. A good hook won't save a bad video, and a bad hook can kill a good one. 47 views means your thumbnail and title probably needed more work than your opening line. You can write the best first sentence ever but if nobody clicks to see it, it doesn't matter. Spend that 90 minutes on making the thumbnail pop and see if it changes things.