To anybody who thinks tool collecting is mad...

[bugbear]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25333384

BugBear

 

[AndyT]

We are sane. They are hapless dupes of cynically exploitative manufacturers.
The behaviour of multinationals such as Nike makes the tiny numbers of 'Anniversary Edition' tools look trivial.

 

[bugbear]

We are sane. They are hapless dupes of cynically exploitative manufacturers.
The behaviour of multinationals such as Nike makes the tiny numbers of 'Anniversary Edition' tools look trivial.

Beginners in their turn.

Take a look at the genius level customer exploitation involved in Beany babies, or Pokemon.

BugBear

 

[AndyT]

Quite so!

Could you spare a moment to value my complete run of Franklin Mint commemorative plates? ;-)

 

[RogerP]

........... makes the tiny numbers of 'Anniversary Edition' tools look trivial.

I'm not so sure. Look at the entire range of some tool manufacturers with their shiny brass, polished wood and seductive advertising photography. Are they primarily made to use or to fondle and look at?

 

[Racers]

Vis collecting spoof

Found this as well, topical

Pete