ORIGINAL: TFF
Collectors can do some crazy things to fill in a hole in a collection. Look at what a NIB HotWheels car from the late 60s can bring. Filling a hole is more important than how good a kit is. It is more about possession and rarity than quality.
Somewhat true. Quality is still a very important factor. I admit that I once bid up a 1968 issue of American Aircraft Modeler in fair shape. I did it to replace the issue got me hooked on flying models. I had my mother buy it for me off a grocery store magazine rack. The cover was a gorgeous three view painting of the Gee Bee R2.
This seller was selling a lot of them at $5-$10 a copy. I paid $25.