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In lugnet.market.auction, John York writes:
> First let me say, Thanks! I don't think many of us here at lugnet like to brag
> (too much!) about the stuff we have. Most of us just love Lego, so we're
> willing to make some strange sacrifices in order to get more. Unfortunately for
> me, I had to cough up about twice what I wanted to pay to get that awesome set.
> Early on in the auction I had pretty much decided that I wasn't going to bid on
> it...afterall, like you said, over $1000 for one Lego set seems rediculous to
> me as well. Then I talked about it with my girlfriend and decided that it was
> probably a once in a lifetime chance to get such a rare set. I beat the other
> guy by $10 in the end...phew! At that point I don't think I would have been
> horribly upset to lose...$2000 can go a long way for other things. For now,
> I've viewing this as an investment, since I've already had several offers to
> buy it from me. I'm not planning on selling it, but things change...I'm in an
> apartment right now and I'd love to get a house in the next couple years...
>
> My sealed space collection is nearly complete now, so I've decided to quit
> spending as much money on ebay until I get the 1593 completely paid off.
>
> Anyway, I'm sure Dave Lovelace will have a few thoughts to contribute as to the
> rarity of this set...Dave?
>
> Later,
> John
Class...pure class! I'm thoroughly impressed with what you have to say.
You're exactly right, though, on the theory of getting Lego. MOST of us
just love Lego. I'm not a space collector (I'm a Town collector) but I
think everyone one of us knows how rare this set is and to have the set MISB
is something that comes up once in a GREAT while. Had I been just a space
collector I would have done the same thing you did.
I said it before and I'll say it again...I'm glad that you're the one who
got it! I think it's a set that can be used as an example for the ultimate
Lego set. I think you'd be crazy to ever sell it. :-) Just my opinion though!
Take care!
Brendan
Duck360198@aol.com
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