In a message dated 10/21/05 1:21:04 AM, chuckschmidt@earthlink.net writes:
> Bill Roberts wrote:
> >
> > (snip) CR list members should recall the discussion about
> > how [generally] most Japanese collectors have a few REALLY nice items,
> > rather than the large collections some American collectors choose to
> pursue.
> > The example that comes to mind was a mint gullwing Mercedes, casually
> driven
> > for a Friday night out in Tokyo. Frankly, I wish a few notable list
> members
> > would re-evaluate the doctrine of QUALITY vs quantity. The Japanese a
lso
> > understand USING [certain] items [correctly] is part of the key to
> enjoying
> > them. I hope this lesson is not lost on some here.
>
>
> I get a little uncomfortable with the stereotypes and the judgments.
> Maybe the lesson here should be tolerance.
>
> Chuck Schmidt
>
Hi Chuck, and all,
Second! The auction of Galmozzi frame (also bike?) that our member won, th e challenger who run up the bids 700.00 to 0ver 1200.00 was one of the power Japanese buyer!
KEN TODA, High Point NC