RE: A T. rex fossil sold for $31.8 million- should scientific evidence be treated as a luxury asset?

Stan wasn't owned by a museum or non-profit; he was owned by a private fossil company but later auctioned due to internal and legal conflicts (split situation). Apart from the conflict, the fossil was treated as a valuable asset and could be liquidated, which is possibly one reason for it being sold by auction. The concern is about private ownership affecting the scientific access, and a lot of T. rex fossils are privately owned. Thank you. :)