In terms of collectibility it doesn't get much better than this. Italian, tragedy/drama, a tie to the U.S., quality and #1 serial. To me that's a wow!

I'm not fond of the color and smaller size but price is what it is and I wouldn't doubt there is some room. I look at this way, one can pay 10-15g for a new top end DeRosa or Pinarello.... but I know which one I would rather have.