I'll answer any questions as best I can. I have had the speakers in my system for a few years and really don't remember the original cost. I can rummage through receipts if it becomes an issue, but my memory suggests that it was considerably more then $1500. I did not buy them to resell, but for my own enjoyment (and I have certainly enjoyed them). Anyway, be assured I am just a guy who wants to sell his LaScala's, not an evil capitalist. (Well, I guess I'm one of those, too, but not at the moment).
Thanks all for the messages, Gene