Easy answer! We like ponies because they're awesome! Why do people smoke? Or get fancy fingernails, hair, or fashion? So much better to spend that money investing in ponies. They last longer. 

There are so many ponies I would like to have (Especialy funko mystery minis!) but I am so embarrassed, especially whenever someone I know is around! I always find something rare, but I am too embarrassed to buy it.

Does anyone else feel this way? 

I'm having the opposite problem! As awesome as these sales all are, I can't find anything I want to buy! Clothes this season haven't really been my sort of thing, and I can't find wave 3 pearlised ponies anywhere

The walgreen's on our corner has pearlized nurse redheart, about twenty of them still, and last week they were buy one get one free!

I have no qualms about buying in front of people, but I'm kinda odd.

I dreamt that my roof started leaking onto my forehead.

So many interpretations, but, since you're not me, I highly doubt that anyone could guess the reason. 

I'm not a seasoned PayPal user. After this situation was already completed on my side, I was told by a few other users that this sometimes happens with PayPal and that you should only initiate the chargeback if the second charge comes out of pending status. I'm also not going to be so enthusiastic about being a go between. Live and learn. I sincerely hope that this comment be allowed.

I've never liked the secret surprise ponies, but yours are great! If only I could have an infinite pony budget  Really great work!

People can be very sensitive about what they gave in a gift or swap. That said, they need to understand that a true gift has no strings. It's your collection to do with as you please. I would make sure that any resold customs are offered to the makers to buy back first and that the makers are stated clearly if resold. I'm always resorting and selling bit by bit myself. I like to make sure I'm not keeping any that I don't actually like. My daughter collects with me now and knows they are hers if I pass or become incompetent. I've let her know that at that time she needs to do what she wants to do with them. I've also let her know in writing which few I'd like her to keep until I pass if I'm incompetent first.

Take your time and do what is best for you.

All the stores with such good sales, all the new items, and online with free delivery! Is anyone else going a little off kilter with the desire to buy more than they can afford?  I locked up my cards! Good thing I only have Netflix and don't have commercials, right?