I bought a couple of Countess/Silver's Merchant resource packs for hair. With the economy the way it is, they help with different colors for Hair styles without having to pick up specialized mat packs. A little bit of time working in the Material Room on P7 and I can use the colors for many of my hair packs.

There are limits, but it helps to learn your tools. I also use Wardrobe Wizard 2 a lot. Again, knowing your tools.

I have been reading the forums looking for tricks to make my favorite Packages go the extra mile with the Generation 4 figures. It's not the perfect process but it works for me. If I find something that Wows me, then I grab it. Or rather I look to see if there is similar items at different price points.

Example is the Windy Wizard Robes. High Quality, but the price tag is more than I can cost justify given my budget. Especially when Platinum Club has Robes available...