I understand anyone's reluctance to carry a large amount of cash around, but that's how it works. I had quite a bit of money on me at Allentown just in case...and ended up with a TZ plus a bunch of parts. I would have regretted not being able to buy the pin when when the opportunity presented itself. In such a case, you have to decide in advance whether you're willing to buy and, if so, how much you're willing to spend.