It's hard to get excited about going to the makerspace when it has fewer tools that are lower quality and less organized than what you have at home.
And sticking beginners with low quality gear seems cruel. It can be difficult to tell whether a poor solder joint is due to bad technique or bad equipment. I feel it's important to have good gear for people who are just starting out. Set them up for success. If they get into electronics and get low quality gear, THEN they can perfect their skill.