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Re: The difference between hobbyists and collectors...
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Mon, 8 Jan 2007 17:12:45 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote:
> > > 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.
> >
> > 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
I'll send you the serial number bricks--I have a few sets of 'em. All the other
bricks you probably already have.
Dave K
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