On Nov 18, 2014, at 12:36 PM, S or J  wrote:

> John Holladay wrote:
> 
> "Funny how,  it happens that you get a number 3 and a number 5 and all 
> of a sudden,  there is the "need" to have the number 4 (or whatever 
> size) to complete the set."
> 
> Hi Doc
> 
> Indeed that reasoning is a slippery slope towards what might actually 
> become an obsession or "collection" even though we try never, ever  to 
> pronounce that term around SWMBO ;-)
> 
> My old plane accumulation started with an okay Stanley 4 and then a 
> very nice 6 -- and eventually I filled in from 3 through 8, mostly the 
> C variants.
> 
> Only the rarity and price prevented my then acquiring a 1 and 2, and I 
> sorta have that under control now...
> 
> By under control, I mean not actively seeking out the rest, but 
> willing to get one if it comes up locally and at a sane and 
> irresistible price.
> 
> Or am I just kidding myself?  ...We'll see  ;-)

Yep, just kidding oneself. The first several of any "set" come cheap, it's that
last one to finish the set that sets you back!

Bill, been there, done that more 'n once.