Quoted from Rarehero:But...they...kept...selling. $12,500 became a norm. DLC $1000 toppers are becoming a norm. Us "old timer" hobbyists think it's stupid, but the buyers are there & don't seem to care.
I don't think I'll ever buy a NIB pin ever again...not because I can't, but on principle.
Rarehero has nailed it with this post.
They just keep cranking it up, you “just gotta have it” guys just keep on paying the crazy prices.
I had a couple of Elviras on order for others in the States, they’ve been on order for months. Stern cancelled the order last month and said if you want them, order them again, but now they are $500 more.
I said “no thanks”
Not only is that “not the right thing to do”, it is probably illegal. It certainly would be here in NZ.
However, over in the Elvira thread everyone just said “oh well, I’ll pay the extra”. (!!!!!!)
WAY TO SHOW THE MAN! lol
Just insanity.
I’ll stick with my $1000 pins from the old days.
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