On Sat, Aug 5, 2023, 9:44 AM Gordon Henderson via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> On Sat, 5 Aug 2023, Bill Degnan via cctalk wrote:
>
> > Something has to be the most sought-after thing in every collectors'
> > hobby.  The Apple I is not historically significant enough alone to
> justify
> > the prices they get, there is a cultural/memorabilia component too.  Just
> > rare enough to form an elite "market".  It's an indicator that computer
> age
> > collecting is healthy and robust.  The Apple I prices help support all
> > vintage computer prices, if you're into all that.
>
> Maybe see also:
>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veblen_good
>
> Gordon
>

Pretty much nails it.
B

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