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by Coal 5282 days ago
Why are they being bid up so high? Isn't the low price the whole point of getting one?
2 comments

This is a way for them to raise money. The people bidding right now aren't really the target market - they're supporters.
1) Bragging rights -- being able to say you have board #X, where X <= 10.

2) Supporting an awesome project and helping it grow.