@James,
I disagree.
For the memory of hearing my wife’s laugh at her first time zip-line in the Dominican Republic while on a cruise was a memory well worth the money.
Same with spending Christmas with family in Paris.
Same with climbing the Great Wall of China with my daughter.
Same with climbing Mt. Fuji.
Same with climbing the pyramids in Mexico with my father.
Memories, laughter, that can never be replaced.
For less than $1k you can raise 2 calves on pasture. It will require moving every two days. It is not very hard. I just did it by myself in about 40 minutes. Taking my time.
In regards to reloading, buying quality brass may reduce your costs. I can get up to 10 reloads out of Lapua brass before having to retire it. Costs a bit more, but you pay for quality. Norma brass is up there with Lapua. The only US made brass I buy is Nosler.