I hate this hobby.

[Eclipse]

Don't hate it, just step away when you need to.

[pud333]

Yeah, that's what I'm gonna do. Step away, ignore website for a while when I need to, then come back when ready. Although, I have a ton of preorders coming in during the next 30 days, so it'll be hard to keep my mind off toys, haha

[Hobbyist Prime]

I have a foolproof way of stepping back from time to time. My credit card gets declined! Works 100%

[Akroyer]

Originally Posted by Hobbyist Prime

I have a foolproof way of stepping back from time to time. My credit card gets declined! Works 100%

That's one way to do it =)

[RavageX-9]

Originally Posted by pud333

This is my problem too. Every time I'm like, "I'll wait for deals..." But then I cave because I think, "But maybe they'll sell out and I'll be SOL!"

I think changes like these require the construction of a comprehensive counter-measure, rather than a single tactic.

Arbitrary restrictions are just one piece. Another one is apathy. I've combined the two so that I start with high restrictions, and then when something falls outside of my possibilities, I get sour grapes and stop caring.

I could still do with some more components though. Perhaps some habits like limiting size so that buying new figures requires the selling of old ones. rationing to dollar or item amount over time. having a lifestyle that demands very limited personal possessions.

Originally Posted by sachiel_ca

Every once and awhile I'll look around the TF room and ask myself "Why? " Then I find something else and its "Oh thats Why ". My wife god bless her soul tells me I'm not an idiot because at least I enjoy this and not doing crack. Still not sure which one is cheaper and less addicting though.

... that's relative, not absolute.
You should still be striving for a better life, not settling on things because things could be worse.