[Irinikus]

Most of the SGI listings on eBay do move, especially the nice ones. (I’ve been watching eBay for years, and have a large number of automated searches in play.)

The systems listed at ridiculous prices, which don’t seem to move, are usually listed by sellers with thousands of listings, who usually don’t care whether those listings move or not. (Without price negotiation anyway.)

The listings in question usually aren’t good collectors examples anyway.

A distinction needs a be drawn between hobbyists and collectors, as collectors are usually willing to pay a premium for a high quality example of whatever it is that they collect. (Due to their quirky nature, SGI’s fall into the category of collectible items, which will inevitably result in a rise in price of the good examples - collectors aren’t interested in poor examples.)

I personally don’t mind paying what I need to, for a good example of something I desire. (I’m both a hobbyist and a collector.)