Bottom line for me would be to find someone that wanted to pay a premium for a LNIB piece and sell it..... If I was younger with disposable income, I may put it in the safe for a decade and take a chance it will increase in value - but would it beat inflation? There are likely better 'investments'. If the inspector sticker is on it I would not touch it. If not, I'd clean and lube it. I like this model. I have had them and carried them. But, I have not become part of the cult that worships them. They are not scarce unless you are looking for one with an immediate need to satisfy. The several I have had presented themselves to me and I took them in at good prices simply because I really like Smith & Wesson branded products.