First Three Segways Sold For Over $100,000
from the some-people-have-too-much-money dept
I'm still somewhat surprised about this one. The famous "first three" Segways that were auctioned off on Amazon, all appear to have sold for over $100,000. How stupid does this seem? By the end of the year, apparently, you'll be able to buy one for $3,000. Already there are industrial Segways that are selling in the range of $10,000. You're still not allowed to use Segways in many states - and yet three people may be willing to pay over $100,000 for one. Doesn't seem all that rational. It will be unique and hold its value for a few months - at which point it will plummet. Doesn't seem like the wisest investment. Of course, some of the bids may turn out to be pranks - but at least one of the bidders has confirmed that he's for real.
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If they couldn't write off most of the money, why would they pay $100+k for one of the Segways?
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Ride That Segway to the Nuthouse
No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people. --H. L. Mencken
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flawed, as usual
that's b/c it's not an investment, Mike.
i guess you are one of those people who thinks buying a car or a house is an investment too, right?
this is a purchase, maybe an attempt at giving to charity, but not a financial instrument.
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Real World
Quote: "These people have more money than is necessary."
msykes
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amazon segway auction
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