“People who don’t mind going to the store” is not “extremely niche”.

Perhaps the better filter for those is “people who dont’t mind NOT going to the store”

Besides, somebody should eat the less pretty produce rather than having it go to waste.

I'd say they're in the same league as people who say they love flying on airplanes. Once the novelty wears off it's a pretty joyless, tiring experience.

So your experience is the correct one, and others just haven't gotten it yet?

I believe that's what everyone in this thread is saying.

"People who don't mind milking their own cow" is not "extremely niche."

TIL enjoying the process of selecting and cooking your own food is "extremely niche"