Because of the way the marketplace went, and specifically a few of the vendors, I quit buying here. I just checked and I have not bought anything here since 8/19/2001. I did not realize that it had been that long. Before that I bought plenty. When I quit buying here I cut way back at the other sites. After seeing some of the totals spent above, I am glad that I got a handle on my spending. I am starting to believe that virtual items should only be purchased with virtual money. I have wanted many things, but have learned to ask myself if I really NEED them. The answer is almost always no. Most of the time I can create an image that I have in mind with something I already have, or something that I can find for free. Of course I only do this as a hobby and do not make any income with Poser.