[quote] A "friend" (who will remain unnamed) was once stationed at a far away location where companionship of the opposite sex was very limited,. Rarity won out over condition every time. <hr></blockquote>
Roadkill, you slay me. hahahahahahaha!!!!
Now to the subject: rarity must win out. Rarity is what makes any item collectible. You can't collect what is common; what is the use of that? You can only collect what is limited. The more rare; the more limited; the more precious. (if an item is not limited, it's called "hoarding")
(Would I rather have Paul von Hinderburg's Luger or Max the baker's Luger?)