I went to a 12 step meeting concerning the topic of gratitude then read the Gilchrist thread. Normally when I read a thread about a high end maker or go to Carter Vintage and play a great mandolin, I get MAS really bad. When I read the Gilchrist thread I felt really grateful that I have my Ellis F5 that I consider in the same quality range (although the price is much lower than a comparable Gilchrist). I feel content that I have an instrument that more than fulfills my mandolin needs. I remember reading a thread on Gibson MM that stoked my desire to get on. I called a local person who did not have a Gibson MM but did have a Ricky Skaggs DMM. I sold my Ellis F5 and bought the DMM. After a number of months, I realized that while the DMM is a lovely, easy to play great sounding instrument, I wanted my Ellis back. I sold the DMM and had Tom Ellis make me another F5 with slightly different specs. I am totally comfortable with my F5 (and my other instruments). So I can go to Carter Vintage and really enjoy a few hours playing some really fabulous instruments, I have no desire to buy one. I have gratitude for the wonderful instruments I have.