Diki, you may be looking at my buying habits in the wrong light...I enjoy new toys..Some folks like to golf, watch TV, go bowling, vacation in Bermuda, etc...I do not care for these things...I like playing with toys...I don't spend hours on hours tweaking anything..and most of the instruments I buy are pretty much compatible with each other...
When I find something I really like , I will spend more time with edits..

As for losing money buying and selling...doesn't happen in my world...I can't even recall the last time I took a loss..resale of a toy..