Bill Roberts wrote:
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> (snip) CR list members should recall the discussion about
> how [generally] most Japanese collectors have a few REALLY nice items,
> rather than the large collections some American collectors choose to pursue.
> The example that comes to mind was a mint gullwing Mercedes, casually driven
> for a Friday night out in Tokyo. Frankly, I wish a few notable list members
> would re-evaluate the doctrine of QUALITY vs quantity. The Japanese also
> understand USING [certain] items [correctly] is part of the key to enjoying
> them. I hope this lesson is not lost on some here.
I get a little uncomfortable with the stereotypes and the judgments. Maybe the lesson here should be tolerance.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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