Since i could have had 20K or so for that 5k when i decided to keep, it i consider that to be what my current investment is (though its currently worth around 12k)

My point was that i considered my "investment" when i powered up (at $4.40 or so) instead of sold my last 5K steem. That is to say i bought my steem when it was 40c, i bought the steem power when it was like $4.

But lets split the difference and talk current price. right now for the price of a starter house i could have a vote worth what? Two bucks? It looks like sean-king has about 100K and his vote is worth a buck something. Thats great if youre looking to maintain your control, but if youre looking for steem to actually sell, and for people to have some kind of incentive to power up then what youre offering is overpriced.