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Soaps...I can go to a large craft store and buy a glycerin pour soap base, any stink I want, and molds to pour it into. I can make beaucoup chunks of soap(?,) buy containers and labels for them by...

The bad news is I am seeing more artisan soaps and creams.
~Richard

Not my cup of tea, but:
I see many also getting into quality ink fountain pens of many types and skyrocketing prices. And...custom manufacturers. One of which I am aware makes the body out of hollow...

Perhaps, But there are a lot of kids that are getting rid of dad's old stuff for scrap prices at "Anty Q" stores and and some hock shops. There are still gems to be found. A lot harder now but not...

I am also a relative newby.
This is what I have seen over the years and gleaned from friends who started many years ago.
The guys used to collect fancy scales and blades. Large collections were...