When stuff gets too valuable, it gets hoarded .... put in the back of the 'gun-safe' and not played with. "Look what I Have" !!! (Maybe, the nice stuff gets occasionally shown off).

Having 'safe queens' is not so much fun for me. I'm not writing a book or building a museum. I tend to like, what I enjoy using or restoring.

My house is cluttered with too much assorted crap, (acquired and inherited). My stuff is important to me.

Someday, I will die. My kids would like only a few items that I possess. They will hate me, if I don't make it manageable for them. I try to give them things, now, and share experiences with them.

Stuff may help elicit good memories, historical interests and images, or past adventures. Unless you're selling or buying something, its 'cash value' is kind of off the subject.

The question I most dislike on gun forums is: "What is it worth"?
Ultimately, it's all in our heads.