Stages of Gadget Acquisition

Stage One - Observation: OOOH!!!! Shiny!

Stage Two - Acquisition: C'mon credit card! Do your stuff!

Stage Three - Transportation: Jeez! When is it going to get here? I waaaaaaants it!!!!

Stage Four - Arrival: SHINY!

Stage Five - Testing: What the F***!!! This isn't right!

Stage Six - Negotiation: Dear [seller]. Here's my problem. Can you fix it?

Stage Seven - More Transportation: WHEN IS IT GOING TO GET HERE??? I WAAAAAANTS IT!!!!!

Stage Eight - More Testing: W00T!

Stage Nine - Bliss: SHINY! GLEE! SHINY!

Stage Ten - Distraction: Huh. Wonder what's on this page? (go to Stage One)