FlSwampRat
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With over 35 years in the pawn biz, I've had the discussion innumerable times about value. It's relative and, even more than beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.I am not saying Colts are bad revolver but when I look at it objectively I don't see the functional reasons why the prices are so high other than scarcity. YMMV for sure!
What's a 1 x 2 x 8 piece of lath and a yard of canvas cost? Add in the cost of some paint. What's the Mona Lisa worth? Not that a Python is the ML of firearms, but I would argue it's a work of art.
I've seen paintings sold at auction for 6 figures and up that I wouldn't give house room much less pay for.
No matter what thing is being sold, there's folks who would agree it's worth the paid price and others who would think the buyer is a fool for overpaying so much. Always comes down to the person validating the price by voting with his money.