Deseret News | Rare copy of the Book of Mormon nets $105K

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Rare copy of the Book of Mormon nets $105K

Why? | 5:57 p.m. Sept. 19, 2007

Who would buy a Book of Mormon? I know how they can get on for FREE! I did!

collectors collect | 6:40 p.m. Sept. 19, 2007

Same reason someone would want to buy/steal/sell OJ's stuff... there are collectors for everything...

Good use of Money? | 7:58 p.m. Sept. 19, 2007

Call me insane but it bothers me that someone would pay that much for a Book of Mormon.. I'd like to think if I had that kind of money laying around that I would use it to help others rather than spend it on a book that is supposed to inspire me to help others. Don't get me wrong I'm LDS and respect the B of M it just seems crazy to me what collectors will spend to put a Book on Display and say "Look what I got".

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A great investment | 8:26 p.m. Sept. 19, 2007

That is a great investment if you have the money, and a neat artifact to have. Westerners don't tend to understand or appreciate antiques. If you have the money, this is well worth it.
I agree with using money to help others, but if you truly believe this, encourage our government to spend tax money more wisely. Billions are wasted yearly in vain legislative pursuits.

Illinois reader

NY Reader | 9:15 p.m. Sept. 19, 2007

Perhaps the highest bidder does much to bless others with his'/hers' resources. We'll never know, so why speculate or criticize?

The interest in the auction, and the high price paid, just shows what the BOM means in the lives of faithful members of the church.

What to do... | 10:55 p.m. Sept. 19, 2007

What if Steve Young bought the book or a Joseph Smith relative? Would it matter to us one way or the other. Spend your time helping others instead judging them.

LDS Missionary | 11:20 p.m. Sept. 19, 2007

Well, it makes me wonder how long I should keep my 1st edition locked up in my safty deposit box! Anybody want to buy it?

utahkeith | 11:33 p.m. Sept. 19, 2007

Why is everyone judging someone for purchasing a historical artifact? These things need to be preserved, and they are valuable history. I am sure the buyer helps others as well. Golden Rule: "Do unto others as thou would have them do unto you" and we are all judging? Shall we not be judged by the Savior in the same manner we judge others here on earth? We are to love our neighbors as ourselves my friends. I am glad the person got what they did, and had the money to afford it. May they be blessed for their investment.

laguna | 11:35 p.m. Sept. 19, 2007

why do people spend millions to purchase art work? because they WANT to spend their money the way they wish. If you want all of people disposable cash to pay for poor people, then become a Communist. Even the Chinese Communists figured out that that didnt work, now they have most of our money.

Al R. | 9:19 a.m. Sept. 20, 2007

It is interesting that people would fault a person for buying a book, which is considered scripture and say that he or she should be using their money to help others. Yet what do you do with your resources? According to LDS Humanitarian aid services it only takes a little over $2 to provide a shot to a child in Africa to protect that child from measles. You can't point the finger at someone else and then live beyond your means making it impossible for you to give just $5 to help out. The rich are not the only ones who have the means to help we all do with either financial or time resources.

Kylee | 9:36 p.m. Sept. 20, 2007

Well, I think it's just cool that they found the book, and I think that people should just stop judging everyone! It's not like we all know what that guy is thinking. Just take a minute and enjoy a little found piece to the big puzzle of history. Maybe LDS people like me appreciate our history a little bit more than everyone else, but it's still a good idea to learn about different cultures, religions, and their history, so you can be a well educated person that can have a pleasant conversation with anyone at any time. It's amazing how you can use knew knowledge, even just a few hours after you get it!!! :)

AR | 12:05 a.m. Sept. 21, 2007

It sounds like everyone is judging the other people for their comments

Bert O. | 8:51 p.m. Sept. 22, 2007

Is this the version that needed over 4000 corrections to make it the most correct book?

George | 10:30 a.m. Sept. 23, 2007

"In March, Auction Galleries of New York City sold a first edition for $180,000 ï¿½ $150,000 bid plus a 20 percent buyer's premium. It was among the highest prices ever paid for documents associated with the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints".

This paragraph is completely wrong. $180,000 is not the most these first edition have sold for. This writer needs to do their research. There are many other first editions that are selling for FAR more than this. Indeed this is a very good investment. As the church grows larger these rare books are appraising higher. Good move Mormon book buyers. Your investment will double in the next 5 yrs.

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