Who the buys this crap?

[Arrrhalomynn]

I passed some fantasy store today in the horribly city of Utrecht and had a good look in their display window. I was astounded to see what they had for sale.
There were these god awful statues of lord of the rings that cost up to a 100 euros. They were tasteless, ugly and I really couldn't think of any place where these would look good.
There were also these miniature swords stuck on some display board and, most odd, a life size sauron helmet for 650 euros.

I can somewhat understand buying a statue or whatever like that for on your desk, if it would cost maybe a dozen bucks. But why would ANYONE in the world want to wear a replica of that helmet? At 650 euros!! It didn't have a proper inside, so you couldn't even wear it, and it's a pretty ugly helmet. It looks kinda cool on screen, but in real it's rather silly.

Is there anybody here that buys this stuff? Or would want to buy it?

[Tynstar]

As a video game collector I never question why anyone would want to buy/collect anything. After all I play god aweful looking games.

[den68]

I passed some video game store today in the horribly city of Utrecht and had a good look in their display window. I was astounded to see what they had for sale.  
There were these god awful statues from Halo 2 that cost up to a 100 euros. They were tasteless, ugly and I really couldn't think of any place where these would look good.  
There were also these miniature plasma swords stuck on some display board and, most odd, a life size Masterchief helmet for 650 euros.  

I can somewhat understand buying a statue or whatever like that for on your desk, if it would cost maybe a dozen bucks. But why would ANYONE in the world want to wear a replica of that helmet? At 650 euros!! It didn't have a proper inside, so you couldn't even wear it, and it's a pretty ugly helmet. It looks kinda cool on screen, but in real it's rather silly.

Is there anybody here that buys this stuff? Or would want to buy it?

[den68]

to each his own.

[Arrrhalomynn]

It's just as confusing to me if you make it a halo statue or a plasma sword. I think they also had video game statues.

And I don't even really have problems understanding why people buy these things. It's the prizes of them that make it so confusing. A helmet on itself can be pretty cool, but a 650 euro helmet? I think not.

[Tynstar]

you make it a halo statue or a plasma sword.

If it is a real plasm sword I would wont one!
|D

But like Den said to each his own.

[den68]

those wacky collectors will buy anything, regardless of price.

who'd pay 650 euros for a Sauron helmet? I don't know, who'd pay $20 for a CIB Sega Pico?



sorry

[Tynstar]

I don't know, who'd pay $20 for a CIB Sega Pico?

sorry

Hey now! I though that was a good price. they go for more then that on Ebay plus the shipping. And this thing is huge.

[Arrrhalomynn]

And there's a 630 euro difference between those 2. Now if you said who would buy a sega pico for 650 bucks, then it would be a comparison.

[den68]

uh guys? I was just taking a friendly jab, let's not be so literal.

but if it makes you feel better.

Arrr- yes, that is a 630 difference and not a reasonable comparison.

Tynstar- yes, $20 bucks for a complete Sega Pico was a great deal.

you keep telling yourself that. DOH! sorry again, I just can't help myself.

[Tynstar]

uh guys? I was just taking a friendly jab, let's not be so literal.Tynstar- yes, $20 bucks for a complete Sega Pico was a great deal.

you keep telling yourself that. DOH! sorry again, I just can't help myself.

You make me sad. I no longer hold that game for you.  

[den68]

I'm sorry. I promise to do my best to cut down on the sarcasm.

[Tynstar]

I'm sorry. I promise to do my best to cut down on the sarcasm.

Ok  

I still won't hold teh game for you.  

[den68]

damn, and I had a shiny new loose Combat cart I was willing to part with too.

phooey!

[Arrrhalomynn]

Ok  

I still won't hold teh game for you.  

I have this sealed USA Sonic for the Master System I want to give to you. But now that you're teasing Den, I don't think I can still do it. It wouldn't be fair.