Interesting post and fascinating business model.
No shortage of wealthy folks if you can convince them you have something they want that they can only get from you.
I would likely pay a premium to ensure a good pressing but.. at these prices, it's more like a collectors game than just trying to find the best sounding albums. I don't doubt that 'hot stampers' do sound better but... if I paid that much, I'd be afraid to play them.
Anyone here invest in albums from Better Records? Or, anyone here participate in Fremer's Scheherazade comparison as described in the article?