From: "Rich Gauszka" 

As long as someone is willing to pay the price

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2006/09/060921.aspx
Earlier this month Guinness World Records was at the three-day
Millionaire's Fair in Cannes, France to certify the sale of the Most
Expensive Cell Phone in the world - 'Le Million' Piece Unique which was
bought by a Russian businessman for his wife for 1 million Euros ($1.2
million)!

"RobertB"  wrote in message
news:missinglink-D7EC6A.12023104122006{at}news.barkto.com...
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> Is there a compelling need for a $449.00 phone?

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