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Re: Archivability of Epson luster/semi-gloss paper?

2008-11-05 by djon43

No real photographer or significant collector fantasizes about
hundred-thousand-dollar prints. Scam artists and victims engage in
that fantasy. 

It's based on old tales from inflationary times. People who, back in
Ansel-as-investment times, invested in gold have earned less than they
would in a simple savings account.

 if you are a fine-art collector
> willing to invest hundred of thousand of dollars in a print, would you
> put your investment in an inkjet print?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
>   Mantinieri
> www.mantinieri.com
>

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