that's not "Issues", its being smart. I spent the entire afternoon fixing a vacuum cleaner as it was less expensive than buying new, and I wanted to see if I could do it. Worst case, couldn't fix it and have to buy a new one anyway. Oh, Fixed It!
Yeah, I’ve always had a problem with buying new “disposable” goods. I re-sharpen my knives when they get dull, build up old nice quality bike frames that I come across, still have a 1965 Buick that I bought in 1989, wear Allen Edmonds dress shoes that I bought in 2010 (recrafted twice), didn’t have a flat screen TV until a few years ago, etc. Don’t get me wrong - I buy high quality (and hand crafted, where possible) goods. But I buy for the long term.
Nice work on the vacuum!