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Originally Posted by SquishyIce
How pricey should the tips be? I just saw that the ones for the Hakko FX-888D cost around $10 or so. (2.4 mm chisel tip is $8.58)
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That is the normal cost for the genuine Hakko tips.
I actually just purchased one of these irons and let me tell you, after owning the one you said you have for years it was an absolute dream. You get fine temp control, a great iron holder, and tips that last, but the immediate difference I felt was the cord. Its extremely flexible, as opposed to the radioshack one, and will let you solder at whatever orientation you want.
Honestly I find soldering so relaxing now. Some people get a massage, I go into my basement and solder up a board...