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I see it as on par with buying art, or a relic. Sure that 3rd century goblet can be drank out of, but that's not why someone buys it. The argument I hear in my head is that "it's a part of history." While true, I don't think it's worth that to have in a private collection, but I could see its value in being displayed by a public institution. (I'm not defending the price, just the view that it does have value.)
Okay, but I'd say with the goblet, it's got purely artistic value because someone made it by hand and might be unique. Cartridges are machine made and the box artwork is mass-produced.