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Re: The difference between hobbyists and collectors...
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Mon, 8 Jan 2007 16:48:30 GMT
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> > If you want someone to pay 400 bucks for what could be amassed on Bricklink
> > (sans box) for a fraction of that price--well, then you're a • person that is just
> > a money grubbing fiend.
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> Well, some people want collectable stuff. It's a complete
> set. There's something to be said for a set of, a collection (key
> word) of, intact, all same vintage, objects. Even if you put it
> out of spare parts, it's not the same.
It's funny. My mother-in-law has a Galaxy Explorer that belonged to
my wife. She lets my sons play with the pieces, when they
visit. She even has the box & instructions. I'd love to buy it from
her, just to have it, but she won't give it up.
I think I'm just going to have to wait her out.
Steve
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