As a collector I should probably be last to comment on this. Are we collectively saying that ounce for ounce these are worth more than gold? Are we to believe this is the only set in existence, if so was it a one off?
A non collector trying to rationalize a collectors mentality is difficult. When a collector tries to rationalize a value like this then that raises the discussion to a whole other level.
Is there a super CR list where only the elite among us dare discuss the relative rarity of parts and how they are valued. Is there a sub sub culture that looks upon mere mortals like I and says "boy your out of your league". I have seen many questionable prices for what seemed to be " rare " only to see another one appear a few months later on ebay. Does a price like this cause others to scour the old bike shops or their own parts bin to materialize another.
Probably everyone of these deals that I have seen seem to be legit. Having gone through training on money laundering prices like this would tend to raise the suspicions of government agencies in any other business but collecting. I guess this is just my way of saying, what the heck?
Ray Homiski
Elizabeth, NJ