This reminds me of another time honored tradition that usually occurs
around Galootaclaus season where one of the party clearly is torn about
purchasing an item but reluctantly passes.  Ten isles on he thinks better
about it and quickly loops back to the stall ready to purchase, only to
find the item has been snapped up!  It’s with a mixture of glee and pathos
we now get to witness the self flagellation of the poor fella knowing he
will shortly be receiving the very item for Christmas from a fellow galoot.
Brutal but fun.

Paul