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[Sun Swipe Prime]

Things like this are very unpredictable. Sometimes there will be tons of something around. Other times, it'll be a one-off.

For me, I've learned that patience is key if you're watching your pennies.

BUT, if you want something, really want it, and don't want to miss out, then consider the extra you pay for it as the impatience tax. It ensures peace of mind that you got what you wanted and that you don't have to race around town, wasting gas and time, hunting for it.

Don't feel foolish. Just be glad you got what you wanted.

I got back into collecting in '07, and for the most part, there's only one thing I can remember missing out on because I was too patient. That was Combiner Wars Sky Lynx.

But it was one of those want to have but not absolutely neeeeeed sort of things. Besides, I got the Lio kaiser repaint, so meh.

Any way, over the years, I've come to realize if you're patient, you'll eventually find what you're looking for, and often it's at the most surprising times. For example. I'd been wanting a Transmetal 2 Blackarachnia since she came out. But never saw her in store, and Ebay prices were tempting but a little too much to justify.

After over ten years, I'd given up on getting her, but one day I popped into a local store that sold loose figures, and boom, there she was for the perfect price.

For me, I don't fear missing out on anything anymore, because there's always something new down the road. I may miss out on say Sky Lynx today, but in a couple of years, there may be a new and improved version hitting the shelves.

The longer you collect, IMHO, the better feel you'll get for what you can and can not live without, and you'll get a better feel for what you should jump on right away and what you can wait for.