I noted the same effect in an earlier thread (though my notes were somewhat OT for that thread). I used to have all kind of tools and gear but could never find anything or stuff would get broken from layng around. Now I'm picky, I won't buy just anything, it has to fit into my scheme and organization standards before I will buy it. I also have to have a place to store and care for anything I buy weather it be a specific place in the garage or its own carrying pouch/bag every item will have some amount of thought to it before I buy (well mostly, sometimes I still buy and find a place for later.