Does anyone know why the seller of this cob would be asking such a high price? Is it simply way overpriced, or am I missing something?
That's the funny thing about internet auctions/consignment stores.... the stuff that's reasonably priced sells and the stuff that is priced crazy high sticks around. It's like natural selection or true capitalism. That's why I laugh whenever someone says " but this is posted for XXX dollars on EBAY!" You have to look at how many have actually sold and at what average price to actually get what's reasonable.
Thank you all for your replies. It's just an overpriced cob. There is no provenance mentioned. Tortuga trading website. 3 dates. And the one in the legend is partial. I just was curious if I was missing something obvious that I couldn't see. But, I suppose if someone pays $1,250, then that is exactly what the correct price was.