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It's not a comment about the fact that the document itself can be bought and sold. It means that the physical integrity of the document is metaphorically "for s
by adrianmonk 4y ago
It's not a comment about the fact that the document itself can be bought and sold. It means that the physical integrity of the document is metaphorically "for sale". If damaging the document (by cutting it up) leads to more profit, then there are people who will choose profit over preservation.
- dmix 4y agoThat would probably reduce the total value, so there are some disincentives.
- bryanrasmussen 4y agoIf it diminished the total value, then why did it happen? Other comments here seems to suggest it happens because it increases the total value.
- freetime2 4y agoCould be a difference in long-term vs short-term outlook. In the short term, cutting it up and selling it in pieces increases the number of potential buyers, which probably helps to fetch a higher price. But in the long term, you may be able to fetch a higher price by keeping it intact - especially if fully intact works become increasingly rare due to people cutting them up in pursuit of short term gains.
- dmix 4y agoYes, exactly. It’s only done to find a buyer quickly.