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The question was asked, "Will my 20k mic be worth 20K in five years." Others have noted that this is quite likely assuming you keep it maintained. I would like to add the observation that I personally would be cautious (depending on my circumstances and finances) assuming a Tele would be worth 2oK. Why? Because there is at least one part that is becoming more and more impossible to source. A good original capsule. Klaus and others have pointed out that no one has re-created this capsule and that in fact it may not be able to be re-created due to materials etc.
So your bust your capsule 3 years down the road when there are even fewer excellent quality CK12s than there are now. What is it going to cost you to get it going again? I sure don't know, but I have been offered 2k a piece for my CK12 equipped 414s just so the capsules could be removed and put in a Tele. What will those same capsules be worth in 5 years assuming the consensus remains that no one has yet created replacement majic?
Would you want to buy (or sell) a excellent condition 251 with a clone capsule in it for 20K?
This is not a "vote" against buying one. But buy one because you believe the $ you put in it are worth to you in sound quality during the time you have reasonable expectations of it sounding like it does the day you buy it.
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