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Paying more for something because it has become a valuable collector item is very much not the same as paying more for something because the value of currency h
by jjk166 5y ago
Paying more for something because it has become a valuable collector item is very much not the same as paying more for something because the value of currency has decreased.
- xkcd-sucks 5y agoBut who buys used cars except for people seeking transportation (honda civic, etc) or enthusiasts? Clearly the former group is not setting the price of sports cars
- jjk166 5y agoWe're not talking about buying a 50 year old corvette now vs when it was new, we're talking about buying a new corvette now vs a new corvette 50 years ago. And it doesn't matter if a car enthusiast doesn't care about safety features, if the manufacturer is required to put them in, and they cost money to add, then they affect the price all the same. Also I used to drive a corvette. It's actually a remarkably practical car for its category - not insanely expensive, low maintenance costs, and good lifetime. It's hardly a super-car intended for a small niche audience (though admittedly not a workhorse).