I was patient for 10 years--had a barreled action in the safe that I bought for $20.  Then all of a sudden I became impatient.  I got lots of good information and advice on here, test fired it, and started looking for a stock, sights, and metal parts.  Ebay, S&S Firearms, Grandpa's Gun Parts, and Numrich all had something I needed.  I haven't added it up yet but it's a good thing the rifle was only $20.  But when I get all the stuff I'm going to shoot that thing.  I think maybe the sellers are more patient than the buyers, which explains stuff like that $800 sight.