I just think it is ridiculous to spend so much money on a mass-produced item that was never meant to be valuable. Someone selling a rusty old sign for thousands of dollars is insane in my opinion. Also a real collector would be able to spot a reproduction if it was really that important. Getting a new item of the same quality as the old one means that more collectors can share in the experience versus a few we--connected or lucky few. I hate the attitude of those who brag about their collections while others are left out. So maybe a flood of cheap high-quality collectibles would even the playing field. Hard core collectors could always x-ray or radiocarbon date their items. With the kind of money some spend, that would be well within their price range.
