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...do great speakers increase in value over time in the vintage market?

Hello to all...

I have a pair of JBL L25 "PRIMA" speakers, made 1972, case in 7/10 shape (not repainted), surrounds on woofers reformed several years ago, grill cloth replaced several years ago, includes JBL badges on speakers. Original 1972 price $169/ea. 

Recent searches of this speaker in the vintage market show prices 50% OR MORE than the origional issue price: ???

Is this that good a speaker design? - I have read comments saying it his/was one of the best speakers ever made by JBL (at that time?) - and I do luv their sound (which I now wonder if I've ever really heard them?) especially with well-recorded jazz and have the ability with little power to ROCK OUT!

(Would greatly appreciate any comments by those who have/had these over the years...)

DO GREAT SPEAKERS INCREASE IN VALUE OVER TIME, or do/should all depreciate in value...
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Showing 1 response by mozartfan

mozartfan
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No they do not, Not at all, This is a  post CV19 world,, a  place in time, in which whatever you buy, (excluding houses of course) after payment,, = loss in value automatically. 
Its the CV19 epoch. 
lets say i adda   2nd speaker system the SEAS TRYM at $2K. 
I don't like it vs my SEAS Thors,,list it here/ebay,, best offer,,might fetch $1200,,if I am lucky. 
I have plans to buya  new cayin SC6 pre,,,if I don't like it , will sell at a  30-40% discount.
So answer to your Q is , no, buying anything new today, resale is at a  discount.
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