I didn't think much of the gold LEs (what are my odds) until I was lucky enough to win one. I didn't think much of the Original 17 in 1999, they were not as detailed as the newer ones. Why would anyone want an inaccurate sided (ugly)Coquille?
I'll never be able to afford to acquire Southern Belles, CH2, etc.
Those were all former opinions that have changed for me in my collecting years.
During the past 10 years, I've been educated here, acquired a taste (that darn Younger dust), enjoyed the quest, etc that makes us all Harbour Lights Collectors.

I remember being like all the newbies first here. I'm collecting only local lights, then lights I've been to, then NE Lights, then Atlantic Coast Lights, oh Louisiana's right there, and so on. I always hate it when someone asks how many do you have? then they let you off the hook - Do you have them all? No Way! eek

Just My Opinion

LONG ISLAND BOB