Chuck, I would be the first to agree. The NR derailer that I saved for and cost $29.99 at the time, now sells for that even used up! Unfortunately the example you cite was a fraud. The Road Show folks even use it as an example of unscrupulous dealers. The guy that gave the fake appraisal was kicked off the show. Garry Nold lksbks@ix.netcom.com
Almost 70deg near Seattle today, go Mariners!
> I don't think this is the case. I think it has always been an "Antiques
> Road Show" kind of situation. People not aware of the current market
> value of their possessions. The guy getting his antique saber apprased
> that he found in the attic and played with as a kid (even cutting
> watermellon with it) and being told "on today's market this piece is
> worth between $80,000 and $120,000!"
>
> People have expressed their surprise on this list... not outrage.
>
> When I hear someone say, "I could buy a whole bike for what you payed
> for that derailleur!" I say, "And your point is...?"
>
> Chuck Schmidt
> South Pasadena, California