First, let me state, that I'm not trying to start 
an argument here. 

What I want to comment on is that you said:

[I guess Im in this category, tho not by 
choice.]

Even though we all sometimes feel like we'll just 
*die* without a cel, it is our choice _alone_ to 
pay what we do. No one MAKES us buy these things. 
It is your choice to bid, offer or email the 
dealer. 

[I dont like to pay over 200$ for 
anything cel related]

Again, no one says you have to ^^; 
I agree, Nuriko is a very hard character to 
collect, and if you *want* to have a lot of cels 
of him, you have to deal with competition. 
Another person mentioned in this very thread, 
that some collectors paying high prices will 
cause a "price bubble". I think this is true in 
your scenario. 

[I almost always take losses when I sell, it's 
rare for me to be able to sell at cost]

It's unfortunate, but it happens to everyone at 
least once. If it is happening to you often, as 
you say, it might be a hint to offer lower, and 
perhaps work your way higher, if needed (since 
the other way around doesn't always work ^^;)  
All I can suggest is to be patient and tight with 
your wallet. Sometimes deals pop up, as you know 
(with your recent miaka/nuriko sd cave scene 
cel). 

Once more, please don't think i'm trying to pick 
an argument, I'm just stating my opinions and 
offering a little advice. ^^

~Tara