How can you compare any prices today to 4 years ago? Go look at the thread where people brag about buying pins like MM, AFM, MB, and all the top dollar pins for hundreds of dollars years ago. At one time, you couldn't give away most of these pins. That's then, this is now. Price is what people will pay.

ebay? I've never seen a good deal for a pin on ebay. I have seen Congos that cheap but not in the best shape.

Great write up, Art. I agree. I can't say Congo is the best pin in any category but it's a pin I enjoy playing over and over.

It's funny how this thread has dragged on to 300 posts fueled mostly by the price police. Yet, the game was sold for a premium and both buyer and seller is happy. If you were able to get a nice Congo for much less then I would think you would be extra happy. Not only did you get a good deal but when you decide to sell you will get more than you pay for it. If you have no interest in buying or selling a Congo, why would you care what they sell for? Yet, so many people are butt hurt over something.