I would have to say, be proud of how well you 
have handled your priorities - I have been in the 
same situation, with my favourite characters and 
matching backgrounds (and much desired scenes!) 
at stake. In the end, I am happier a day or two 
later with my money and pride intact lol. 
Although I don't have any Utena cels , here's 
what you might have looked like a few days later 
if you had actually bought that expensive cel!