Digital BW, The Print

I think all the fuss about the longevity of ink jet prints is a result of 
people remembering what the early inks were like, 5, 10 yaers ago.  I 
remember art directors telling me that they would leave a color inkjet print 
in the car overnight, and the next day there was a visible change, same with 
leaving one by a window, a couple of days and there would be a change.  The 
technology jas already come so far from those times, but people are 
stigmatized by the ir remembering what the OLD inkjet prints were like.  Now 
everyone is bending over backwards to compensate for what the old inks were 
like, when the modern dyes actually do rather well in comparison.
I've been to auctions where faded and stained Walker Evans prints sold for 
more than a modern Walker Evans print, archivally processed by some else.  
Its funny how, if something is considered Vintage, then its value is enhanced 
no matter what the condition.  Perhaps, the fading or changes in the Dye 
inkjet prints will add an Aura to them in about 30 years making them even 
more desireable than prints that look brand new???
David