Vent: I spent $800 on a pottery wheel I never used

Back in 2020, I was sure I was going to become a ceramic artist. I bought a brand new Shimpo wheel, thinking I'd practice every night after work. It sat in my garage for two years, still in the box. I finally sold it last month for half what I paid. In my experience, the dream of a hobby can feel more real than the actual work. Has anyone else bought expensive gear for a dream they just gave up on?

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kim.sarah25d ago

I mean, I've totally been there with a fancy sewing machine. What helped me later was just renting studio time first to see if I even liked the actual work before buying anything big. It's so easy to get caught up in the idea of it all. Selling it for half is rough, but at least you got some cash back and cleared the space, that's a win in my book.

torres.thea25d ago

Renting first is such a smart move. I did the same thing with a pottery wheel phase (the mess was unreal). Getting some money back from selling the dream machine is definitely a win.

jackson.faith25d ago

Actually, I didn't end up selling it. I just returned the rental. That's the whole point of renting for me, you just give it back when you're done. No trying to sell a used thing, no storage. You just... stop. It was perfect for my brief sourdough obsession last year.