Also keep an eye out for times when CIG releases a small cheap ship/vehicle for the first time. If they do get a few inexpensive CCUs for $5-$10 cash.
Wait for CIG to launch an event and then check if they are offering any discounted Warbond CCUs.
Get both and with a bit of luck and patience you might be able to save a ton of cash! Ever since CIG started offering discounted Warbond CCUs during last year's Anniversary Sale and continuing this during other events as well I now have the ability to give myself a lot of discounts by making CCU-chains.