Although it may not be Splinterlands, I understand passion completely. I have such a drive for three day household estate sales, where you can buy upscale gently used items for a fraction of the cost. It is a different game and form of investing as a prepper. You change your buying habits, by opting out of buying at Walmart, Target, Home Depot etc. and supporting local estate sale companies and families. It is a treasure hunt and educational seeing the vintage merchandise. Each sale has a theme and often the houses themselves offer a creative architecture to learn from. Passion and the thrill of the hunt comes in many ways.
It sounds like a lot of fun!
I wish they did that here, as it would be brilliant to be able to get some of that old furniture, lamps and things for the house :)