I am currently negotiating with my nan to let me lend the money from my savings (which she controls so I don't spend it all when I'm at university) on the basis I pay it back. I look at prices of BP's in the states and wish I lived there just for the hobby! I worked out that my pastel was $280 but should have been $400 full price when converted into dollars and you guys can get pastels for around the $100!

Jealous Brit right here!