My solution to most things is "I can make better than that myself." But then, I like power tools. I like the hardware store. Some of my best gadgets come from the hardware store.
Rona carries scissors - just as good and a lot cheaper than at sewing stores. Rona carries plexiglass, bolts, wire, rope, lots of things that the creative types that we are , can use to make good quality things to assist our craft. We are women - look out or we'll run you over!