Unfortunately those 18TB drives were $165 for the last month or two tbh. So it’s not really a black Friday “deal”. Still a good price.

I have purchased entire used machines before.

I agree. 2x6tb, 2x10tb, 8x8 going strong for 6 years 24/7 operation now. All easy store shucks. I just installed 8 18tb from server parts deals in my new NAS as well no issues a few weeks in.

Pi’s have been regularly in stock for months now at MSRP.

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