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Maybe you subconsciously like the hunt better than the gear? When you are at the "Costco" auction of antique bike gear there is no hunt or thrill of seeking. There you just need to put your arm up long enough; no hunting required.
yeah, probably.
You are not wasting money with well made purchases, you are just parking funds in an alternative savings account...
It wasn't about the bells. The buyer is very knowledgeable and knows what he is doing. He buys good stuff like this often
This is actually true. From what I can tell putting your money in (sought after) bicycles is pretty going to match inflation. Which is obviously better than watching it evaporate in a savings account. The only problem is it's harder to liquidate if you need it. And in a severe economic collapse all this old stuff becomes pretty worthless. I think what the last 2 years have taught me is In the long run the best place to park your money is in real estate and housing. I always thought of old bikes as a little side hustle. I could often make 25% or 50% over what I paid on things. When I sold my house in 2021 I found out exactly what it means to "make" money on a purchase. And you don't even have to pay taxes on your earnings. It's literally a loophole so big you can drive a moving truck through it.
Agreed but that’s for your one primary residence ….rentals or recreational properties there’s capital gains and that ruins the margin. Triple net leasing commercial property will do what you want with multiple real estate properties
