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davidcyclebackOn occasion in the past I have spent too much on expensive single items.
These days, I do not spend a lot on a single item. I'll spend a $1,000 or more on a group lot (eg 70 autographed baseballs), but I can't even remember when I spent $1,000 or more on a single item. Which means it's no great deal if you overspend on a $100 or $200 or $50 item.
As a collector, and even as an eBay reseller, I often get more enjoyent out of a $20 item than a $1,000. Heck, I enjoy looking at other peoples' collections and having the owner tell me about the unfamiliar material. Enjoyable learning something new and it doesn't cost me a penny.