My collecting activities actually shaped my budget.
Years ago, I set off to complete a defined collection. Early on in the search, there were literally hundreds of options and a wide range of $ values. I had a set monthly budget that I was comfortable with. I spent nearly that amount most every month. At times, a good deal on a pricey card would come up and I would usually dial back my spending in the later months to make up for it. Nowadays, my remaining list is small and purchases are infrequent at all. Many are rare and higher dollar though some are just hard to find but affordable. Scarcity is my budget control. When they come up though....its a matter of whether I can afford it or not.
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