A bread maker

I'm considering buying a bread maker machine, but I'm not sure if I should go for it or not. My biggest concern is diminishing the cost of making bread at home.

My question: Is buying a bread maker worth it?

I don't know if it's cheaper, but it is tastier. I always made em by hand as a kid.

Many years ago, I had a bread maker, and I used it all the time. At $3-$5 a loaf at the store it won't take long to realize the cost of the bread maker. However, mine broke, during a bread making session. I liked it even though mine made the bread vertical, it looked like a large muffin and my sandwiches looked a little strange and there was also a hole in the bottom from the agitator.

I never replaced it. I bought a heavy duty stand mixer than kneads the dough and a proofing oven that keeps the dough a constant temperature and humidity for a good rise. I also took breadmaking classes to learn how to make many types of breads.

But the bread maker is easier.