"R. D. Davis" wrote:
> On Sat, 12 May 2001, Eric Chomko wrote:
> > Iggy Drougge wrote:
>
> > > Of course they would be highly valued, but my point is not whether
> > > they are, but whether they should.
>
> I see Iggy's point; he's asking, as I'm wondering, what logical
> difference does it make whether or not some famous artist actually
> touched something. Furthermore, I've seen much more attractive
> paintings than the Mona Lisa sell for much less than the Mona Lisa
> would sell for.
>
But none of them have the value of the Mona Lisa. Your judging criteria lacks
a certain aspect. I won't argue what is more beautiful or what isn't. What I
will argue is that an original is worth way more than a replica despite what
you may think of it.
>
> Giving this additional thought, ss not the Mona Lisa a rather
> unattractive painting of a woman who isn't particularly attractive?
>
Perhaps? And your point?
>
> Now, to get back on topic, let's apply this to computers. For
> example, why should an Apple I or an Altair sell for more than. let's
> say, a Sun 4/330? That makes no sense; the Apple I is much slower and
> has fewer graphics capabilities, etc.
>
660 made of the Apple I and millions of Suns made; supply and demand.
>
> > Whether something or anything "should" WRT the world is basically a "why"
> > question.
> > A wise man once told me that the answer to every "why" question is "because."
>
> Why did he say that? Was it because the poor chap had a limited
> vocabulary?
>
Not at all. To question why of something that is out of your control is useless,
other
than maybe from a purely philiosphical point-of-view. Why is the grass green and
the
sky blue, and not the other way around? Simply "because!"
The point is that we are all born into a context of this world that is based upon
reality
as it is. Did you pick your parents, your family name, the country you were born
in, who
was running the country, the traditions, etc.? No, no...,no, and no. Like it or
not, it IS.
Why? Because!
>
> > > Are copies less tangible?
> >
> > No, more tangible, and that is the point! When speaking of rarity and value
> > one deals with supply and demand. The demand for copies of originals can
> > always met, therefore the price is low. The demand for a unique item will
> > drive the price of the item up as long as more than one person wants it.
>
> ...or because there are enough saps out there willing to pay an
> overinflated price. :-)
>
Call it what you will. Maybe those saps know something you don't or they are
lunatics? Either way it does not change supply/demand and the nature of a
market.
Eric
>
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