Recently. I've developed an interest in CNC routing/engraving.
After watching a ton of YouTube videos on the subject, started looking at machines.

My budget is low and, initially, looked at 3018 machines on Amazon.
$200-300.
I realize the working area is smaller than a piece of copy paper.

Also looked at the Maslow CNC kit which makes huge stuff up to 4'X8' and would take up a lot of space in my small work area.
https://www.maslowcnc.com/

And looked at a kit from BobsCNC
https://www.bobscnc.com/

I would like to stay under $500 but don't know if this will give me anything worth having.
(BobsCNC kit is a little more)

My initial interest is in router engraving and haven't gotten excited about laser engraving.
Maybe because I don't know anything about it

I'd like something I could use an offline controller instead of having a computer in my dirty cramped unheated shop.

I see lots of plans for DIY builds, not sure that's what I want to do.

While I would, initially, just be doing hobby stuff like engraving pictures in wood, there might be a possibility of selling some stuff.

My wife does 30+ craft shows a year so she might be able to display some things.
Possibly Christmas ornaments, Steeler stuff for gifts (Steelers logo is the only NFL logo not trademarked), for example.

Am I living in a fantasy world?

If not, any suggestions would be appreciated

Thanks, as always, for any input