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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.ml
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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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[–] Thorny_Insight@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

My pocket knife costs 200€ but you wouldn't be able to tell by looking at it. Obviously it's not that valuable anymore especially now that it has my name and the purchase date engraved on it.

[–] ObsidianNebula@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

That's a nice looking pocket knife. I wouldn't have guessed $200, but it does look like a quality item.

[–] The_wild_card@lemmy.ml 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Its a knife

[–] ObsidianNebula@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Lol thanks, idk if I had watches on my mind or if autocorrect changed it to pocket watch

[–] dyslexicdainbroner@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Benchmade is worth it…