Scouring through the forums again, I found two more lovely budget cosplay guides. Although I had tons of fun typing out my own, these guys have a lot of magnificent things to say about cheap cosplaying, so I decided to post their links here for anyone who's interested in more extensive advice on the art of saving money while taking on such an expensive hobby!
Cosplaying on a Budget - Be Cheap, but don't Look Cheap. Cosplay Budget Tutorial Enjoy!