Just taking time off from my academic reading on the evolution of working class housing in British cities to peruse a rather iffy book on the rare soul scene.  Eye-popping stuff - and eye-watering prices on Ebay for certain records: about the price of the couple of nights I had in Pisa a few years ago. 
I was eyeing a very spiffy overcoat the week before last: a cool £950.  But when, where and how often would I wear it?  A chap in a clothes shop of whom I asked this question said, 'Every day'.  But was he talking sense?  Anyone recall that chap who paid through the nose for a pair of rare Levis only to have someone burn a hole in them the first time he wore them down at his local? 
Back to these records:  'In playable condition'.  On your tinny little 1960s stereo? 
Now, who is the Ian Levine of the 'rare clothing' scene?  Who is just a collector?  I always had the impression Jimmy was. 
Happy to say my Paul Stuart trenchcoat - no longer with me - cost a stunning £1.99 on Ebay back in around 2008. 
The seller must have been well-chuffed.  D
Ditto Paul Stuart cords at £2.99.