I somehow managed to dodge a HUGE bullet. The fantasy gods don't hate me completely after all!
I was so set on trading in Surgess this week, but I just had a weird feeling last night that Surgess wouldn't play this week so got Taumalolo instead. I don't know if it was my subconscious making shit up to make me feel better about going against my gut with the cheaper choice or what. Best luck I've ever had in this stupid game.