How many items in your home hold their value like a Rolex?

[rolexsubdate]

Everyone: look around your house. For most of us, the ans is ZERO!

A guy said to me that spending $$ on a Rolex was a waste of $$.

I told him the following: "Imagine the things in your house that you bought 10yrs ago. How many of them are worth the same now or more as compared to 10yrs ago? I will tell you the answer: NONE! ...99.999% of the things you spent money on 10yrs ago, apart from Real-estate and gold, you got nothing to show for ... your money is down the toilet..."

He then said "well, some stocks" and I said "ok, I give you that .. there ain't much else .... and stocks, well you can't really enjoy them, unless you are a demented kind of a person "

[Atomant]

I don't know I've never tried selling them but I suppose my Snap On tools hold their value pretty well?

[Atomant]

Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

For most of us, the ans is ZERO!
He then said "well, some stocks" and I said "ok, I give you that .. there ain't much else .... and stocks, well you can't really enjoy them, unless you are a demented kind of a person "

[daveathall]

My mouseman oak furniture is worth more now than when I bought it.

Some rugs are also worth more.

Antique Chinese double leather hat box.

Some Lladro special edition.

Some vases and sculptures.

A baccarat decanter.

A Lalique small tray.

A Govinder limited edition print.

[MonBK]

I have at least 10 items.

[SCA]

My classic car...

[petesjag]

My jag is worth way and way more.....

[Dan Pierce]

I have a few.....





dP

[newmedia]

US forever stamp.

not all Rolex watches will hold value since the cost of new models are reaching new unthinkable prices and production numbers .

[mickyvee]

My Moto Guzzi Falcone. (Although it is not strictly speaking, in the house!).

[baxta69]

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Gents 1ct 18ct golddiamond ring
Gents 9ct gold curb bracelet
Antique painting by famous artist
1st world war candlesticks mad by german prisoner of war out of gun carriage and shell casing
Antique sideboard

The list is endless

[Fearsome Puppy]

I have a couple of Coplu paintings which according to one art gallery have appreciated moderately over the last couple of years...

[Watch Professor]

My wife

[Watch Professor]

double entry

[Warnsboy]

I'm finding too much to list, but nothing that brings more enjoyment than my watches!!!

[gaopa]

Dan, love your barber chairs! I have a Cokin from the early 1900's which is a treasure to me.

Yep, we have lots of things which hold value better than a Rolex, but I still like my one and only Rolex, an EXP II white dial. Cheers, Bill P.

[Ed Rooney]

The only thing I've found to hold its value as well as my SD is.....my wife's Datejust.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by gaopa

Dan, love your barber chairs! I have a Cokin from the early 1900's which is a treasure to me.

Yep, we have lots of things which hold value better than a Rolex, but I still like my one and only Rolex, an EXP II white dial. Cheers, Bill P.

Thanks, Bill! I'd love to see a pic.
dP

[KKB]

My house itself has depreciated more than my DJ!

[psv]

A bunch of stuff, this thread doesn't make any sense! ;-)

[rad87gn]

I thought life was priceless and worth way more than any material item?

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by rad87gn

I thought life was priceless and worth way more than any material item?

It still is.

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I have a few.....
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Wow, that is absolutely stunning.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by daveathall

Wow, that is absolutely stunning.

Thanks, Dave!

1939 GE, I've been able to pickup Radio Moscow and the BBC on it.

Btw, recently went to a Fuente Cigar Night at a local bar and the cigar cutter you generously gifted me was quite the hit.
dP

[oboshoe]

Only two things that would compare in terms of holding value would be the house itself and my gun collection.

[Chris B]

Great pics, you guys have some really exquisite pieces, I expected nothing less to be honest

I'm starting over again, apart from my watches & a few bits I only brought this with me

Dali, ... Christ of St John of the Cross

[dtwo]

My camera lenses.. bought them second hand, haven't lost a cent, some have appreciated.

[yemenmocha]

Not sure what you guys are talking about.

Buying a used Rolex at a good price will hold its value, or resale for close to what you paid.

New Rolexes out of an AD showroom floor are WORSE THAN CARS. You lose at least 30%+ the second you walk out the door, unless it is a less common model like a SS Daytona perhaps.

[Lion]

My relationship with my wife.....priceless!!!

[rolexsubdate]

Originally Posted by yemenmocha

.....New Rolexes out of an AD showroom floor are WORSE THAN CARS. You lose at least 30%+ the second you walk out the door, unless it is a less common model like a SS Daytona perhaps.

NOPE ..... Cars are worse ....In cars, you take a 20% hit the moment you drive off the lot. After 5 yrs of ownership, an average car's value is at MAX 50% of what you paid. After 5 yrs, you lose 10% per year.

So you are telling me in 5 yrs, a $9000 DEEPSEA is going to be worth $4500??? Let me know where .... i will buy a few ...