Like re-purposing me into a mod

Totally agree. That, and to try and limit how much tech one buys and throws out. I think I'm ok at it. I've only had 3 cell phones ever (my current one is so old school that it has a small screen and... buttons!)
Still just have my old, medium sized CRT television set.
I'm on my 5th computer, but I still have the previous 2 and use them occasionally. And most of my furniture and my refrigiator is from something like a Goodwill store.

Dude, I go shopping for pots and pans and the store wants like $60 each. I can go get used ones for a few dollars.

There's no real downside, since you can check the condition of an item on the spot.

Bring ya lube and ya daughter cause we goin' to the morgue tonight, boys!