What item do you own that has an unexpectedly high value? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 8 months ago by ObsidianNebula@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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This could be something that you bought for a higher price than what most people would guess based on the item, or it could be something you bought for a normal price that has gained significant value as time has gone on.

What made me think of this question is a LEGO minifigure I got with my "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" disc. It is Bilbo Baggins in a blue coat that was apparently only sold in that movie box only at Target stores. Even considering the exclusivity, I would have guessed maybe $10-20 for such a tiny piece of plastic, but there are sold listings on eBay from $80 to $225. I could possibly even get towards the higher end of that number since I still have everything in the original box in good condition. It's not worth a ton compared to some other items people may own, but I think most people would not expect nearly that amount.

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[-] Jakdracula@lemmy.world 27 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

In 1977 I bought 2 1964 fender Stratocaster guitars. Both for $750.

A few years later a friend of a friend needed money and sold me both his 1963 fender telecasters.

Each guitar is worth north of $20k today.

[-] Langehund@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

You still play any of them? Have a favorite?

[-] Jakdracula@lemmy.world 17 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Yes I do play them, constantly.

For decades I played the white Stratocaster, because that’s the color Jimi Hendrix played. The blue one pretty much lived in its case for decades because the color was in my opinion, uncool. I brought it out recently and people flipped for it, said the color was very cool so, now I play that too.

The black telecaster is my all time favorite.

[-] Langehund@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

That’s awesome. Not too many things we own today can appreciate in monetary value to reflect the personal value we got out of them. Though I suspect the personal value can never really be quantified for you.

[-] morphballganon@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

That teal one is an awesome color

[-] kvadd@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

Holy shit! How did you afford 21 964 guitars?

[-] Jakdracula@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Well, like I said above, I got the 2 1964 Stratocasters for $750 in 1977 or so…

[-] ObsidianNebula@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 months ago

That's awesome! The guitars look really nice in your picture. Is there anything special specifically with those guitars that make the value so high, or are they just rare and collectible?

[-] Jakdracula@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Honestly, I don’t understand it. I mean, they’re great guitars for sure, and they do sound way better than new ones… but, tens of thousands of dollars better? I dunno.

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