is mediocrity ok now?

[jamesson1980]

Originally Posted by jay289

I paid 10k for my 65 XP 2yrs ago, I think it was well worth the price.

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Already had offers over 15k for it, not for sale EVER!

Forget dollar value, this is now near half a century old and in lovely original condition, a true charming vintage.

It begs the question, when the VK, or EA or whatever 80's production model becomes 50+ years old, will it hold the same timeless appeal as these Early X-series?? I remember in 1997, my brother and I each picked up neat XY's for $250 and $400 respectively, and 2 years later sold them much improved for not much more so we could buy something newer.

I think all models go thru a phase when they reach about 25 yrs old, when they are perceived as cheap, common throwaways. Too new to be worth anything, but too old and faulty to be worth maintaining. Even the most common models drop in numbers being simply thrown away for scrap metal or parts as the 1985-1995 models currently are. Despite huge production numbers, these 'post-classic' models may end up in demand in fifteen years once all but the enthusiasts have discarded theirs.

But on the original topic, I agree with most others here, these lofty prices for seemingly bland models are simply people trying to con some bunny into shelling out a fortune for tomorrows potential classic..