Closing in on another milestone

My ranking was teetering around 550 for the longest time. I noticed I was slightly behind Surfer99 and then jumped ahead with a few different purchases (Ka-Zar the Savage as the major addition). I realized although Surfer99 and I collect differently we were right with each other in the standings. I was pleased hitting 515 leaving surfer behind when suddenly he leaped ahead of me with some amazing X-Men purchases. Currently he is ranked at 488 while I am still at 515. This will change rather quickly.

2012 is going to be a difficult year or maybe a different year for me. I am going to limit myself to what I am allowed to buy. There will be exceptions and these are what they are:

1) I am allowed to purchase any of the New Mutants in a 9.8 I don't have.

2) I am allowed to upgrade any of the New Mutants books I do have to a higher grade from it's current status. This mostly includes upgrading to a signature series but I would not be adverse to adding another 9.9 or hoping for a Gem Mint 10.

3) I am limiting myself to one book a month (this book cannot be transferred to the next month and also does not include conventions.)

4) I am allowed to send in any of my own books to CGC for grading.

5) I can violate #3 if and only if I get funds from books I sold.

I need the exceptions because without them I would falter. This will not be easy but as Surfer99 has told me I have to stop buying comics and save for a new car (not a direct quote but close enough). I am thinking about using him as my sponsor for my support group. Just kidding, I am not addicted; I can stop at any time.)

Fortunately the car is something I want and not something I need. I narrowed my car choices down to two (unlike my choices for my Stan Lee Signature Series books I wanted. I have started to change my budget by adding a phantom spot for December while increasing what I'll need for auto insurance. If I continue to do this through July and actually put that money away not only will I be reassured I can afford it with the monthly payments but I might just have enough money for a nice down payment for when I am ready to make the purchase next year.

Thanks for Reading

@Surfer99.... Thank you for your support

Tnerb