Fan Obsession and eBay

[jenepherre]

I'd say we've hit an all time low in fan obsession, by setting the all time high price record for QAF props & wardrobe items sold on eBay... (as least as far as I know)

Brian's sheer python print shirt from ep. 117 (Dr. Dave's party for the senator, when the gang shows up uninvited and dressed to impress LOL):
just sold for $4,550.00

Brian's leather jacket from a couple of weeks ago didn't even sell for that much, and it's leather... and a coat. And was worn more than once. (It went for $4,075.50)

Oh, and the person who just spent over $4500 for the shirt? It's the same person who spent $1,425.00 on a mini iPod that was a QAF crew gift.

You know, I love Gale and I love QAF and I even won a couple of items from the set sale on eBay myself... but no way would I spend anywhere near that much money on a fandom memento. That's just... irrational, in my opinion. I just don't get it.

Not sure what else to say.

ETA: One of the replies to this post includes spoilers, so Spoilerphobics should beware!
Sorry severina2001! :-(

Comments

[jesster2282.livejournal.com]

Oh my god. I don't think there are any other words to express my feelings at the moment. Don't get me wrong, I love the outfit he wore to the party for the senator, but $4,550.00??? If I had that kind of money, I don't think I could spend it on a pre-owned shirt that would more than likely be stuffed in a box somewhere within the next 10 years.

[jenepherre.livejournal.com]

Exactly. Right there with you on this.