Is 3D Printing Worth It?

[Pankh]

I am curious as to everyone's opinion as the why 3D printing is worth it. I have been thinking of getting into the hobby so I can fuel my insatiable need to do small projects. But a friend of mine asked a question that got me thinking. He asked "why not just buy a part from someone with a printer?" free netflix tech news This made me think that without the overhead of filament, a printer, and the time, it may be worth it to forgo a printer and buy parts online. My main question is whether or not the the hobby ALONE is worth the $300- $1000 a printer would cost. . PS: I know that the answers will be skewed toward 3D printing. But am curious to hear from newbies with regrets and seasoned veterans who are in love with printing