I don't know about you, but when I spend over 300 dollars on something, I want to, if not enjoy it, at least get some use out of it. That's why I wanted to interview eBay user generalhellfire, who paid $330 for The Music Machine. I wanted to know what motivates someone to spend that kind of money on something that's only valuable because nobody wanted it in the first place. However, generalhellfire never responded to my request, so I'm left to imagine how the interview would have gone.
Me: You must already own every video game worth owning if you're willing to spend $330 for The Music Machine.
Him: Yup, got 'em all. Air Raid. Stadium Events. Power Lords.
Me: Those games are terrible.
Him: Terribly rare, you mean. Admit it, you're jealous.
Me: I admit I'm jealous of the amount of disposeable income you seem to have. Have you ever considered using that money for something a little more worthwhile?
Him: I've slept with a hooker.
Me: Good for you. But what about buying something you might get some lasting enjoyment out of?
Him: Like a mail-order bride?
Me: No. Why not use that money on an Xbox 360?
Him: But lots of people have 360s. I want to be cool.
Me: So you bought The Music Machine because you thought owning a rare game would make you look cool to all the other guys on the Digital Press forum?
Him: Well, yeah? Why else are video games for?
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