08-26-2009, 08:06 PM
Yup, an item only holds value to someone who wants to pay for it.
The average eBayer might only give a few bucks for Brakie's car, labeling it as "just another car" as was previously mentioned. Personally, I would pay a bit more for it because it's an interesting car, and it's got Columbus, OH on it...which is where I live. As such, it holds more value to me. To a collector of Landmark memorabilia, it would be worth even more. And for someone who has a complete set except for this car...well, people like that will attach a lot of value to Brakie's car.
Mr. Average eBayer watches the price jump beyond his expectations and says, "WHAT?! That car isn't worth that much!"
Mr. Collector is saying, "YES! I finally got that last car, what a deal!"
The average eBayer might only give a few bucks for Brakie's car, labeling it as "just another car" as was previously mentioned. Personally, I would pay a bit more for it because it's an interesting car, and it's got Columbus, OH on it...which is where I live. As such, it holds more value to me. To a collector of Landmark memorabilia, it would be worth even more. And for someone who has a complete set except for this car...well, people like that will attach a lot of value to Brakie's car.
Mr. Average eBayer watches the price jump beyond his expectations and says, "WHAT?! That car isn't worth that much!"
Mr. Collector is saying, "YES! I finally got that last car, what a deal!"
Tony