~~~ and though none of us are actually at it 24-hours straight, the majority of those who are die-hard collectors adding on to and completing their collection needs are at it at least 12 to 16 hours a day; working eBay and all the auction houses both online and live (via catalogs); keeping close contact w/ other collectors who are pounding the concrete the world over whom they interconnect with -- and in general doing whatever it takes in being moments away from a score... as you will be doing for them as well in trying to locate what meets their need.

The results of one's constant searching is often posted here as it's that hard work that pays off... for there is hardly ever a chip that jumps out of nowhare to knock on one's door crying "pick me up, please."

Coin shows, thrift shops, flea markets and the likes of garage sales and posting ads about in dailys and weeklys helps make it easier (working hours when you're sleeping ).

Believe me... what I say is true; I've done it all.

Good luck...!