re: What are some things you own now that you think will increase in value later?

guns, ammo, and painkillers

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Beanie babies are actually worth money?

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Only the ones that exist in small quantities, like those that had a production run of a couple hundred units. Maybe some that were part of original production and then "retired" (that was part of the company's business model to artificially control supply and give the illusion of value). You can find lists online of the most valuable ones. But "value" is obviously dependent on finding the right buyer, and the only buyers would be people who just like beanie babies, have money, and want a complete collection. And that's why most beanie babies are worthless -- the only people willing to pay high prices for rare ones are the people who likely own the rest already.

Built a house 2 1/2 years ago for 340k ish (OT poor). Almost the same house in my hood now sells for 475k.

Picture of the St Louis Blues signed by Brett Hall and the Great One.

Steinway piano I inherited

You forgot to ask the most important thing.....our home address.


Just kidding. Just a few things.

1. The 1890s Master Clock from the old Western Union in Spartanburg, SC. Made by the Self Winding Clock Co. They closed the office in the early 70s and my took the clock when he and two other employees were clearing the office.

2. Two Ni'ihau shell leis. The current generation is the last of a dying breed of craftspeople who collect the rare shells and make leis. The process is long and labor intensive. Most young native Ni'ihau people no longer stay on the island and instead bounce over to Kauai, Oahu or Maui for opportunity.

3. Tony Gwynn game used helmet. He wore it in a game against the Astros in 99 and collected hit #2966 while going 1 for 3 in that game. The brim has his signature and the inside has the date and hit number.

4. Ten acres in Park Co. Colorado. Within an hour of Breckenridge. I think it will be very valuable in 20+ years.

Still waiting to cash in my Pog collection.

slaves

Someone has two of the original beanie babies listed on my company's internal craigslist for $6000 right now.

My Honus Wagner baseball card.

Brett Michaels' used condom.