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Nice collection. Only trouble is if you want to use that hone you either loose the stamp or you have to remove the label and lap it.
Why is a single hone worth that much? No, seriously can someone explain? If I buy one will it sharpen my razor for me for the rest of my life?
I have noticed that people get excited about them and I know nothing of them so would be glad to know why they are special.
Once you try you will know.
Eschers are very collectable, and a pristine one with all labels and stamps will cost a lot.
It will not sharpen your razor for the rest of your life, you will have to do it :p
The stone will last a few generations if used correctly.
There other hones that will do the same job.
Depends how you think of it, did you buy the stone to use it or to collect it?
I personally buy stones to use them, and as such for me it is not important to have all the stamps or labels.
What will us, the poor Jnat enthusiasts, do at those meetings?Quote:
Well I guess if you can afford it, want it and will enjoy it, recon you guys should have all got together, and instead of bidding against each other just agreed to share it or something :-)
If it will make you feel better, even the mintiest Escher is far from expensive compared to the rocks that come from Japan.
i sort if got the impression it was for use, but maybe not. I am a firm believer that if you are just going to look at something and are not prepared to use something for its intended purpose (however rarely) someone who is should own it. Saw a program about kids toys with James may, he bought a toy train at auction, brand new in box, one he wanted as a kid but couldn't have, first thing he did was bust it out and play with it, after all that us its purpose.
But don't take me too seriously, we live in a world where you should be able to do anything you like that doesn't adversely affect anyone else, and collecting expensive rocks certainly falls into that category, notwithstanding I am still astounded.