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Old 26th May 2005   #26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aux
Simple question, I am about to "invest" in a vintage Telefunken Ela, this will be about 15 to 20k. So, my question what are the chances that this mic will still be worth this amount in lets say 5 to 10 year?
Uhh... inflation?

If you spend $20k now, and you get $20k for it in 10 years, that will actually only be about $15k at continuing 3% inflation. So you'll lose $5,000.

If some guy paid $20k for one in 1990, and sells for $20k in 2015, he lost $10k.


Steve
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