TL;DR Many things are subjective in our hobby. Critical thinking can go a long way. Learn as much as you can. Find out what you enjoy, and remember that we all enjoy different things. Don’t take anything personally and don’t worry about what you can’t control. Remember that there’s another human on the other side of the screen. At the end of the day, we’re all connected by the love we have for this hobby. Going to a meetup can remind you why you fell in love with this hobby and is pure happiness! Article Sections (CTRL + F To Jump To These Sections) Intro Disclaimer What IS Preference? Figuring Out YOUR Preferences Why Is Critical Thinking Important? Where Do Content Creators Fit Into All This? Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff! Intro Okay, I know what you’re thinking. What does the main picture have to do with keyboards? At first glance, absolutely nothing! However, I wanted to set the mood right off the bat. This article (and the picture) is meant to be a...

A recent GB that fulfilled for me - GMK Blue Alert R2! TL;DR Please exercise caution. This is not a foolproof guide. If you are hesitant or aren’t comfortable, do not feel like you have to buy or join. This article is for those who are new to group buys or buying on the aftermarket. Never feel bad about asking questions. Be financially responsible and don’t have FOMO. Research as much as you can. Knowledge is power. Article Sections (CTRL + F To Jump To These Sections) Intro Disclaimer What Are Group Buys and What Is the Aftermarket? Group Buy or Aftermarket Purchasing Tips FOMO and Financial Health Intro My "flawless" JRIS65 R1 mechmarket purchase. “THIS is flawless!?” When it comes to purchasing items on the aftermarket, whether it be r/mechmarket, the mechmarket discord, eBay, Mercari, or any website where you aren’t buying items that are sold by a vendor directly, it can be a bit daunting to either buy or sell for the first time. There are many written...