It is not supposed to be a direct comparison, it's a demonstration of the principle. Just some people want something to happen, doesn't mean it will or is best for the game, that's all.
If the community made a poll that said; "Should we have 100% returns, and an extra HoF every week", everyone would vote yes. It is, unfortunately meaningless.
I assume the price is based on what I paid for mine. For those looking, I can say this is a perfectly reasonable price (at least with current rarity) and certainly inline with the only other previous sale (me lol).
EDIT: I think my comment needs more context. This item is very much a collectors...