Going to have to go around in a circle a bit for this one.
As you know, I love buying old instruments. If I were able to afford everything I drooled over, the special little thrill I get would be gone instantly. I love books and old records as well and someday may find a Dickens' first edition that I can afford (maybe 500 max). If I were rich, I could have it on my doorstep by tonight. End of thrill.
Sure I'd love to be like John Beresford Tipton on the old "Millionaire" TV show, but I've read about people who tried to give it away, and EVERYONE OF THEM was involved with lawyers, trust funds, and in general the corporate world as fast as they could turn around. I already see greed and hypocracy in abundance, can you imagine how surrounded by it you'd be if you were that rich?
I'm not a monk, so I wouldn't turn down a couple of hundred thou. BUT any more than that? NO Thank You.
rick (poor but happy)