There is SOOOO much more enjoyment in creating something vs buying something. Sure, it's not always an option, but if it is, building something to your own spec will truly make it yours. That's probably why G***ks bite CM. They know that if they go home with him, he'll take a bandsaw and belt sander to them to make them interesting.
I completely agree. I get a lot of pride doing something myself and in the process learning something new or doing it better. It is easier to just buy something complete but for some reason it doesn't feel like it is mine unless I have sweat in the game.