Jumping Frog wrote:jmra wrote:
But, per the OP, you don't get the money unless you spend it on guns. So those 40 year old guns are more valuable than the $0 value you would have if you didn't buy the guns. Of course no one is giving anyone $5000 to do anything with anyway so it's really a moot point.
Guns are a fairly liquid asset (easily sold) and thus an investment choice is still on the table. Which asset to own - guns versus mutual fund - is always a choice.
I chose guns about 40 years ago. I've managed a respectable average annual return. Best return has been in double guns and rifles from 2nd tier British makers and Colt pistols and revolvers. Need I add that collecting guns has been lots more fun than reviewing my portfolio?