cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/15669474

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.

  • Jakdracula@lemmy.world
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    9 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.

      • Jakdracula@lemmy.world
        1·
        9 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.