I'm not so sure. By this time into production a lot more B747s were sold than there are A380s.The B747 was a quantum leap in capacity even in the early days of an upper deck lounge/bar. The B707 and DC8 was about a 140 seater in airline 2 class configuration, the B747 was 400+. The figures were dramatically different.
I am yet to be convinced that a once daily A380 service between city pairs will be as saleable for premium pax and freight, as twice or three times a day with a B777.
As a pax, even down the back, I will pay extra for the ability to arrive and exit the aircraft without half the world being with me.
Wunwing