Congrats on the pickups mosnab.

I think you're partiallly right that buying vintage items can be less stressful than buying modern items. You don't have to worry about running to every store to find the latest hottest figure or concern yourself that an online shop will be out of stock of the figure(s) you want. You also don't have to deal with keeping yourself up to date on what is actually available and whether or not it's worth the effort.

On the other hand, with buying vintage you sometimes have to deal with whether or not the item you want is in your price range. Are you willing to wait until the item comes along again at a better price, or do you  want the item here and now. That in of itself can be stressful, if you can't find the item you want in the condition or for the price you're willing to settle with. I know it's bothered me over the years, but then again with vintage time is on our side.