I back search my images to make sure I police my copyrights. I've had magazines, blogs, etc. swipe them. When I see people chatting I can't help but spread the C&R love.
In fairness, the cost of that collection doubled because I bought the Belgian Mauser last for like, $1,200. I did snag two Mosins and a MAS and will see about $400 back by the end of the trading. Gotta build back my collection fund but I'm glad to have it. So that should set the pattern, several good trades or resells to build up a reserve to buy the rare stuff, or lucky buys on rare stuff that fund several normal