For me, if I find a pony or something I really REALLY want to display, restyle, or otherwise have out of the stuffy box, BUT also would like to have preserved nice and safe in its box, I buy an extra if possible. If that's a possibility for you, that is. I know my TRU has consistently kept that favorite's set in stock, so it was no big deal if I needed to save money for the extra set. Just depends on your situation on how badly you want to touch the pony hehe