This was my original answer to Art's straw poll on motives for buying HLs. After re-reading the question more clearly, I saw that Art requested nothing but a simple A or B. I moved my reply here to be more appropriate.

"I thought about this for a bit, and I have to offer a mixed reply.
I think it started at B, but has moved to more of a combination of A and B.

I don't think it's possible to separate the two motives so easily. I like lighthouses which I why I chose HLs as a collectible. On the other hand, I am collector by nature and I don't think I would be buying nearly as many if I didn't feel that there was a collectibility factor involved."

Tim


[This message has been edited by Tim3167 (edited 10-09-99).]