I agree with tim that as Americans we judge things elsewhere by our standards. If it does not look like what we are used to at home we consider it suspect.

Yes this is a replica of a real lighthouse, but it will take some getting used to. I think it's as much the many colors as it is the design. As John points out it's basically similar to many others. It's the extras tha throw off the eyes.

There are many other lights out there in the big bad world that look different than what we think of as a lighthouse. this one is just out a little further than most.

I'll buy it and place it near to the Statue of Liberty and ask people which one was a real lighthouse and see their responses. Most are unaware of Liberty's service.

I'll make one perdiction- it won't sell anywhere as many as the millenium Piece (LETW). That number will stand for quite some time.

Dennis

[This message has been edited by wheland (edited 10-19-2000).]