Not having access to unlimited funds I need to pick my spots, but I find I spend HOURS scouring the web, researching, reviewing, contemplating,  etc... and tie myself in knots.

I end up missing out at times, and striking too soon at others.

I'm not seeking advice, rather fellow travelers to commiserate with. 

Wondering how others' journeys are like.

Oh Scott,

 That old chestnut, it can get worse the less money you have.  I used to save for months and then go to a show (we only have 1 or 2 a year here I can get to) and then I walk in with my savings, only to walk out again because there were too many things I liked, couldn't decide and ended up making myself miserable!

I've stopped that sort of thing now mostly, I still have to save for months, but I try not to buy online, or at least tell myself I can't so I don't build expectations and just window shop.  That said I'm hankering for some Japanese models, so saving again and the stuff I've stuck in my wanted list at PlazaJapan is eye watering . It'll be tough to decide what to get when I finally think I've saved enough to justify an order!

Good luck!  You're not alone!

Graham

I have limited my hobby budget for photography and model railways.
This forces me to keep thinking about what I really want to buy.
I'm building a small branch line and only buy stock that is more or less appropriate for the line. It should be GW approx 1930 but I stretch the period to BR western region.
I make 'to do' lists and only buy what I need for the next task.

Lesson learnt: buy appropriate stock when it is available because sometimes you have to wait for years for a next run.

Jan