Update

Didn't realise I hadn't posted on here in so long!

My passion for collecting cels hasn't dies down at all. In fact I am in the process of acquiring yet another piece for my collection (and possibly even more, if I'm lucky). Still need to take proper pictures of my current collection, but I can't get good pictures of them :(

On the note of expanding my collection, I recently attempted to acquire a very nice cel from a gallery, who had a sneak-peak promotion for their latest pieces. The conditions were that you had to be the first to call up on that particular date at 11am to secure the piece.

I placed a pre-order on the piece and called up at 11am PST to attempt to secure the piece for myself. Unfortunately I was told that the piece had already gone. I was terribly upset. I decided that I would have preferred to have not known about that piece at all, since I know now that it may be many years before it becomes available again.

As for the gallery and their practices (whom I will NOT name to avoid giving any publicity; I will only say that it was NOT ArtInsights, since I have mentioned them previously), I have decided that the practice of sneak-peaking would be from a gallery who cares more about money than their customers' individual needs. If you encounter a gallery like this, don't form a lasting bond with them: you can do better!