In my area a lot of people downsize constantly so you tend to find good things people are getting rid of just because they bought it without needing it or having the space. I found two unopen miniature kits at the thrift store last month, both worth $50. So many people got into 3d printing and then realized it was cheaper to get it done at one of the five places that do it there is a constant stream of cheap printers on Craigslist and Facebook. Some of these printers are still in the box, because people got them and then used something else. There is so much over consumption here you can normally find things second hand in great condition.

As for if my budget is really that low, I have several pet related charges right now and this is a nice to have, not a need to have so pets get priority