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Re: Watches As Investments

In Response To: Watches As Investments ()

Despite the fact that I write for the Journal, I missed that one, so thanks.
I made this offhand point to my wife the other day. So many of the things that guys collect --watches, guitars, guns, antique cars, baseball cards, comic books--have developed sophisticated resale markets and have become "investments."
The things that women collect--manolo blahnk shoes, say--have virtually no resale value at all. (As Carrie said in Sex in the City, I like to keep my money where I can see it...in my closet.)
First, off, I realize that this is a broad generalization, with plenty of exceptions. And second, I'd say that sexism is at the root of it.
But I'm happy that I can buy nice things that hold their value. And I'm also happy that my wife doesn't collect $800 slingbacks.

best
Allen