Sometimes we want to save small bucks but end up losing more. The money you spend on gas fees could be considered high but it is insignificant considering the risk you averted depending on how much is stored in the wallet. Connecting a hardware wallet to any online platform is a great risk. I would rather have different wallets for diverse coins than keep all of them in a single one. Having a non-custodial air-gapped wallet for diverse tokens could be cost-effective. Thank you, OP for sharing because this information is helpful not just for newbies but for other members.
It's important to avoid the penny wise pounds foolish situations, so it's ok to spend a small amount to protect a bigger amount of money, by spending a lower amount on Ethereum, gass fees, the OP has averted any likely hack on his main wallet, a very smart move. I hope that newbies will take note of this advice Incase they're faced with a similar situation where they need to connect to a website to swap their tokens, because ignorance is not an excuse when their wallet is compromised and all their token are stolen. There are so many scams and hacks in the crypto space, so everybody in it must aquint themselves with the correct knowledge to protect themselves, don't trust and always follow due process to avoid being a victim.
