I love this seller and am happy that she got such a strong price!
OK, that said, this result just makes me shake my head. Who is spending such insane money on these small paper items? Granted, if it wasn’t for two determined bidders, this would have sold in the mid $200s, but c’mon. I fear these kinds of results will dampen the enthusiasm required for new collectors to join what I feel is a hobby with too many overheated segments. (Some collectors always consider ROI when making a purchase. Some collect just for the love of collecting. At this price, there won’t be any ROI. And for the latter camp, deep pockets and carefree spending are sadly, now seemingly required.)
BTW, any collector who has purchased my third edition from me can acquire my identical invitation - also in mint condition - for $615, shipping included.
