Jerome, you must have more Neander in you than I!
I have a nice bandsaw and it has definitely paid for itself by allowing me to efficiently dimension lumber from free and near free sources of wood. And shop-sawn veneer is a favored theme. Definitely, hands-down, would be the last power tool I sold.
Erich, have been enjoying watching your projects and good luck with the shop rearrangements.
Best,
Chris