My first Ludwig brass snare drum from the late 1920's, for $300. I ended up selling it to Art Laboriel Jr. (look him up ;-).
Oh, you mean hi-fi? Quad ESL's, Townshend Elite Rock turntable in the early 1990's, for $650. Rega RB300 direct from England around the same time, for less than $200. Hey, all British. I like the way they do hi-fi.