Objectively speaking, I would say looking back that they are not worth the price (this is strictly my opinion only and exclusively on my own)
At a certain point, the idea of “value for money” isn’t really part of the equation, right?
It becomes more about the other factors you mentioned, including simply getting something that you figure you’ll enjoy and appreciate for your own unique reasons, and about the various details that float your boat.
That’s enough, and if it’s giving you enough enjoyment that you’d buy more than one, well...there’s no problem!