Well, I guess that I will put in my two cents worth of opinion on this matter. I believe that what makes a piece an "event piece" is that it not only represents the particular event, but is also distinguishably different from a regular piece. It is supposed to be a memento of the occasion(a souvenir,a keepsake,something special), not a business proposition so every one involved can turn a profit. It should be both Harbour Lights and the retailers way of saying: thank you for your business--here is a little something special for you. Therefore I am in favor of the "smaller" event piece at a minimal cost.And there are enough small lighthouses out there that would never justify being a regular LE and having an "event piece' is a great way to offer these lighthouses to collectors.