Hit 100 rolls of film developed at home and I'm still surprised I haven't ruined more

I just finished developing my 100th roll of 35mm in my bathroom sink. Started in March 2020 when I was bored during lockdown and bought a cheap tank and some chemicals off Craigslist. Out of those 100, I think I messed up maybe 4 or 5 really bad with streaks or blank frames. The biggest shock was how much money I saved compared to paying a lab, probably around $800 total over 3 years. Has anyone else tracked their home developing numbers and been surprised by something?

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davis.keith5d ago

Wait did you really save $800? That math seems a bit off for 100 rolls.

rileynguyen4d ago

Close to 800 if you factor in the gear. Still, good deal.