When I first saw SC, it was barely more than an idea and the kickstarted had raised less than $500k. I cautiously (some might say stupidly but at that time nobody could predict where it would go, not even Chris Roberts) decided to wait a little and see where it went. Eventually I decided to make a pledge to support the development back in Jan. of this year by "buying" a Cutlass.
Now, I am not any sort of impulse buyer normally. It took me 9 years to get a tattoo once I'd decided I wanted one, to make sure I really wanted to have this embedded in my flesh, until death do us part (hey it lasted longer than my marriage, maybe I should have waited 9 years for that). I don't make upgrades to my computer until at least 6-12 months after a new part is released. But I am now sitting on $520 worth of internet spaceships and other items (stun baton, handcuffs, laser pistol, trenchcoat, electro ship skin).
So congrats on holding out for 2+ years, and good luck for another two :)
Cheers,
Shar