Purchasing one book per a month

So far I only purchased one CGC graded book in January, exactly as planned. I did pay for other books that I ordered last year that I was already dedicated to purchasing. I paid for one out of three that I subscribed to with a 9.8 service. This service allowed me to get books graded but I only had to purchase them if they were a 9.8. There are two more in the works. I was also able to save money by putting off the actual pay date. This of course does not help me now.

I am still trying to win a copy of Daredevil 168 but, have lost in the bidding for three different copies last month. I know another one will be around so I am OK with that. I am more bothered by losing an OAK (a term coined by Bagofleas). There are no duplicates nor will there ever be. I will only be able to get it if by some miracle the proud new owner takes pity and decides to sell. It was not that I did not try. I placed an offer and it was refused. Then I tried to save up for a second offer but now it is too late.

There are things I currently want and I am curious to see what I am willing to sacrifice (remember I am trying to save for a new car). About six years ago when I moved into my current residence I decided to fill a water jug full of quarters. Then about four years ago I added dollar coins to the mix. It is almost full and as much as I would like to save it all I have been thinking about treating myself to something big, not to mention my desire to go to SDCC this year.

Any guesses to how much it holds. If I am lucky and calculate properly the jug should be finished by the end of April, possibly even sooner. The problem is there is something else I want and I am wondering if it is even worth it. It is not CGC but it is very relevant to comic books today. What do you think of what I lost?

Thanks for Reading

Tnerb

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