Really, $133 for this lamp

[Becky E]

WOW! Why would this lamp sell for $133? Is purple a rare color? What is so special about this lamp?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Original-Purple-Lava-Lamp-with-Blac...

[Michael]

That is indeed strange, purple isn't a terribly rare color combo. At any given time there are easily a half dozen up on the 'bay. This one looked to be in great shape, but even still, in today's market, you can get a Midnight purple/clear easily for under $40.00.

[Erin]

That doesn't make any sense. Purple is common. Very common. I'm not sure how or why that lamp got that high. 

[Michael]

Maybe it's time to get on there and start selling spare purple lamps ;P

[Claude J]

Apparently,.. there's one born every minute,,.

Who would pay that much?