Wrap the cheap fix in electrical tape too, saves the next cable.

The shelf space tells a whole story" hits hard, and I saw the same thing at a shop near me that went from rows of hex and counter games to mostly party and family stuff over about ten years. What worked for me was just asking the owner to special order the old stuff instead of hoping it showed up used, and he was happy to do it since it was easy money for him. The hobby didn't die, it just moved to the back corner and you have to dig for it now.

Man, that sponge trick saved my butt too, way better than souping up the mix.