Built-in blinds in windows: Worth it or just a hassle?

I keep circling back to the repair thing, too. If those internal blinds jam or the magnet stops working, I’ve heard it’s not as simple as swapping out a regular blind. My neighbor had to replace the whole window panel when his broke, and it wasn’t cheap. That kind of “all or nothing” fix makes me nervous about the investment, especially if you’re on a budget or your windows aren’t standard sizes. Maybe the newer ones are sturdier, but I’m still not totally sold on the long-term hassle vs. just using regular blinds.

That’s a legit concern. I’ve seen a few cases where the magnet or tilt mechanism inside just gave up, and honestly, it’s not like you can just grab a screwdriver and fix it yourself. Makes me wonder - are we trading convenience for more expensive headaches down the road? I do like how sleek they look, but when you factor in the “replace the whole panel” thing, regular blinds start to sound pretty good again. Anyone actually had luck repairing these without swapping out the whole window?