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  Re: The difference between hobbyists and collectors...
 
(...) Well, let's talk about that, shall we? An art auction (which I've seen mostly on the telly, and only once or twice in person) usually starts each round of bidding with the 'fair market value' of a painting, and people bid up from there. As I (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: The difference between hobbyists and collectors...
 
(...) Steve, You're just evil by being you ;p I think there's a difference between starting a bid out at a buck and 'seeing what happens'--I always liked that--than starting a bid or putting a 'buy it now' at 400 dollars for what was only 25-30 (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: The difference between hobbyists and collectors...
 
(...) I guess the thing I'd point out is that collectors really do value their pieces and their sets as more than just the sum of their parts. Here's the thing: for example, if Galaxy Explorers were $20 a pop, they'd be gone. Anyone who was first on (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: The difference between hobbyists and collectors...
 
(...) Dave, way to ignore this part. just dont tell janey. she hates it when you mock "art" (...) did you just call me a jackass? :o (...) dave. Im gona call your bluff. I dont think that happened. not with Bricklink. (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: My first train7 project
 
(...) Thanks-- I'm enjoying building this stuff. It really makes you thinking how things are put together--how a building looks if you cut it in half. (...) Given the cost of lights, yeah. It's fun to go all Lego, but even when Lego itself realizes (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: My first train7 project
 
(...) Ya I know, I still regularly read Lugnet but my post are realy rare now. (...) I thought that you mean that white led were too bluish. Find a better shop :-). Have you tried to bring a 9V battery (with a 1KOhm resistor) to test the led in (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: The difference between hobbyists and collectors...
 
(...) Well, hoarding is fine, Chris loses the opportunity of using that money for something else, or the bricks for something else. (...) It also can't be taken as a loss to the community--come on Dave, Chris paid for it fair and square. These (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: The difference between hobbyists and collectors...
 
(...) Which leads to another point. I've read some messages in this thread where people has labeled sellers with various negative labels. But in marketplaces like eBay, buyers have the power - it's often bidding wars that run prices up to ridiculous (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: The difference between hobbyists and collectors...
 
(...) Again, if someone gets the 400 dollars for an old set--hey, all teh power to him. However, my personal opinion--jackass. As you say--it's not a matter of 'right or wrong' or morals, because it is, indeed, a matter of opinion. My opinion is (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: My first train7 project
 
(...) Whoa, a blast from the past! Hi Martin! We did experiment with the "blue" lights, red ones and yellows, with both yellow trans and light blue trans domes. By far the blues are MUCH more directional (or "point source" maybe a better way to (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)


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