Antiques that were made of high quality materials by skilled craftsmen are more expensive now for the same reasons they were originally. A tailored wool suit co

Antiques that were made of high quality materials by skilled craftsmen are more expensive now for the same reasons they were originally. A tailored wool suit costs more than a t-shirt and jeans. A hand-painted painting by a skilled artist cost more than a sweatshop knockoff. Supply is a function of profit potential. Production cost isn't the only factor but pretending it's irrelevant is ridiculous.