buy bitcoin instead of miners. that's your only chance right now 
The funny thin is I agree with this.. When I first started reading about bitcoins a week or so ago. They were at approximately $135 a bitcoin. Today they are at approximately $200. If for example I had purchased 10 Bitcoins for $1350 then I guess I wouldve made a nice profit of $650. And I cant see myself making a profit like that by mining.
On the other hand the hobby side of it looks like fun. But indeed an expensive hobby.
Also if anyone can help. Is it true you can not mine Litecoins with an Asicminer? Cant find any information that tells me so.