[Coco] Tom Mix SR-71 going for over $100

Mark McDougall msmcdoug at iinet.net.au
Sun Apr 16 03:34:33 EDT 2006


Richard Ivey wrote:


> I don't think "a fool and his money are soon parted" applies.. Granted, I

> think it's a little much to pay (not that I mind receiving $109.50, mind

> you), but he wanted it and he got it. If this purchase makes him content

> and adds to his collection (makes you wonder what is IN his collection,

> doesn't it?), more power to him.


I wasn't really commenting on this case, specifically. Something is always
worth as much as someone else is willing to pay. But when people pay more
than they *need* to, as in the cases I cited, then you have to question
their common sense...

Regards,

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