Thanks to everyone for their great advice and support. I sat down with my wife yesterday and went through VCP with her. I've recorded the price of all cards I've purchased over the past couple years and the majority of them have seen some higher prices lately. She was convinced that me spending so much time (and $$$) on our great hobby is actually sensible. That's really all it took in the end.
Watch out Goodwin/REA - Here I come!!!