Yes, that seems logical, Defcon If we know it's rare, don't buy more than one, at least from retail. But army-building is completely different, as you said. I, as sort of a kid, (teen) wouldn't mind having the hunt a little easier for us, as many have outlined, there seems to be a sudden disappearing of wanted toys as soon as we spot them.
Honestly, people can join if they want to see things. They don't have to actively post that much, but at least let us know that they are out there and read this forum's sightings. That's kind of lurking in the shadows. Or in the very least they should tell us that they have bought them or are going to.
However, it's their choice and their purchase and we are helping them, whether we like it or not.
As I said before, I would like to get my Masterpiece op sooner and I think this idea would help, as long as we are not completely turning off from everyone else.
Also, why should only level 5 members have access? I sort of get it but isn't it enough to be a member to access it? Level 3? There are those that have just joined, yet have been in collecting for a while.
Anyway, it's still debatable and Grif Grif and the senior members make the decision at the end of the day.