Originally Posted by
ga_mueller
This thread reminds me of the dilemma of the "ueber-rich" car collector. He does not drive his cars, but collects them, and keeps them stored in a climate-controlled garage. Originally, these cars were intended to be used as transportation. But as a result of "the ravages of time", only a few of them come to be in existence today. They then become valuable to some people. These artifacts are simply a representation of a particular time. They are only valuable to those who value them. For the majority of people, these parts are worthless, and won't bring more than $1.00 at a garage sale. Do with them what you wish.... .
Yes, I agree. But don't you think some of these items should be preserved in a museum? Who's to say that after the car collector is done admiring his cars (maybe when he dies), he donates them to a museum? Personally, I am fascinated with objects from the past and I love going to the museum, it provides value to all. This may sound presumptuous, but this is the first object I have owned of this caliber. I like to hear all viewpoints before I determine what is right for me.
I also like the implication I am uber-rich
. It took a while, but those hubs were acquired after a lot of patience and some serious horse trading all starting with a good deal on a Cinelli adjustable stem.