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Market research would give a far better estimate, ...


Of what? The number of people whose "opinions don't really count"? Forgive me but unless you're polling folks who will become new collectors at some time in the future, the poll missed the point.

If HL makes a model for everyone who will buy one, did they make a collectible?

For those who feel like counting - count the number of collectible lines doing re-issues that are still going strong. Then count the number that aren't.

"Based on a tally taken at Malls Across America, Harbour Lights announces a new Limited Edition Portland Head (HL #247). Edition size is limited to 34,172. The model is displayed in a glass dome case. Just shake it and it snows. To promote this significant re-issue Burger King will offer a set of 7 different HL collectible cups. Each cup depicts Portland Head on a different day of the week. Better hurry - supplies are limited and this exclusive offering will not be repeated for a while."

Yep - that should draw 'em in. :-)

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[This message has been edited by JTimothyA (edited 12-19-98).]