Could we see some O. chimaera ?

I was liking the reading, about Ornithoptera- maybe the butterfly is worth 30 grand, but that's a set price, not an auction, I have learned there is
a difference between what people think something is worth and what buyers are willing to pay.

I look at Ornithoptera on ebay now and then, they're all great looking animals. What is affordable? I've got more money than I've ever had,
which isn't really saying a lot... but I could toss out a thousand for some dead stock or mounted specimens if I wanted to, but never bite.
There's always something other shiny object or an unexpected expense (you can always expect the unexpected, but it's form is the real unexpected)
I suppose it depends how much dedication you have to your interests.
For now, I'm satisfied with what I've got going, although I was looking at a mercury vapor light yesterday..
I wish I had all the insects I'd bought as a younger person, prices have gone up since the 80's, the demise of those insects is
a porch light topic though, like the sad disposition of all the specimens I collected in the Dominican Republic in the early 80's.
Maybe I'll give ebay a look later.

I remember buying chimaera from Michael Hudson for 50 usd per pair!
Pity he vanished.