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In my life I have owned at various times, 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk, 1966 Multi window VW bus, 1967 Pontiac GTO, 3 Colt Pythons, Rolex watch, 2 Browning Hi Power's and a small farm. How many of these do I own now, ZERO! I am not now nor have I ever been rich but with better foresight I would be a lot better off. How about you, did some treasures slip through your fingers as well?
 
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I am not now nor have I ever been rich but with better foresight I would be a lot better off. How about you, did some treasures slip through your fingers as well?
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I cannot agree more with that statement. You know, my life is full of regrets and with better foresight and discipline I easily could now be comfortably living in my dream home with several cars in the garage and guns in the safe. But I can't blame anyone but myself for my shortsightedness and I think they call it Karma.
 
When Colt came out with the limited edition Boa revolver in 1985/86 I purchased the matched 4" and 6" pair in the cherry presentation case for 1200 buxs. After about a year or so I realized they didn't fit in well with my Civil War musket collection so I sold them to a friend for what I paid for them. Now that matched pair of Boas sells for about $30,000!

But I don't cry about it. Like the guy in the song says, "Regrets, I've had a few, but then again, too few to mention."

:)
 
Hindsight is always 20/20. Back in 2008, there was a stock that I was very familiar with that down to 5.00 per share, then rebounded to close to 100 per share by 2018. A 50K dollar investment would have turned into 1MM in less than 10 years. The bad thing is, I had the money at the time. I bought some, but knowing what I know now, I would have bet the farm. Here is what I have learned over the years. That one worked out, for every one that wins there are 100 that don't. I haven't bet big and haven't lost big, but it sure makes you say what if. Right ?
 
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Im sorry I never owned a Hi Power.

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I guess most of us can only afford one thing at a time.

We sell one thing to get the next, if we didnt sell the last one we couldn't get the next one.

Our old house we bought a fixer-upper, we did everything in the house. A new kitchen, wiring, heating system, siding, etc. We sold it for twice what we paid for it and thought we were so smart! However, the guy we sold it to kept it two more years and sold it for twice what he paid for it...

Selling that house allowed us to move to a nicer house, but still.

When I was young I would always buy the needs help or broken things I wanted for less money. I would fix them up enjoy them and move to the next.
 
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In my life I have owned at various times, 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk, 1966 Multi window VW bus, 1967 Pontiac GTO, 3 Colt Pythons, Rolex watch, 2 Browning Hi Power's and a small farm. How many of these do I own now, ZERO! I am not now nor have I ever been rich but with better foresight I would be a lot better off. How about you, did some treasures slip through your fingers as well?
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Yes! Way too many times.
 
Just one really, a 1968 1/2 428 Cobra Jet Mustang.

And possibly my 1957 4" pre-27 or possibly my Bangers 6.5" 27-7.
Or maybe even my 1955 3.5" pre-27.

:rolleyes:
 
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Even if you split 50/50, you lose half of everything you've worked for.

As for my no-foresight, well, until I was nearly 50, I kept thinking I was invincible. I've no one to blame but me, myself & I for being short sighted. But boy do I have some good memories!
 
I sold my ‘69 GTO in 1979 for $1200. Seemed like a good idea. After all it was 10 years old and had some problems. But look at what they go for now! No regrets, though, my current “weekend ride” will run circles around an old Goat.
 
400 acres, 160 head of Santa Gertrudis cattle, 2 cyl. John Deere with
equipment, Allis HD11 bulldozer, had to sell all because of, to quote
Tammy Wyenett, D-I-V-O-R-C-E.
Oh well.
 
I really wish I hadn't sold my 1962 Corvette. Makes me sick every time I think about it. I bought it for $5500 and sold it for $10000 and thought I had hit it rich. It was not a numbers matching car but was a good driver with removable hardtop, original shifter and wonderbar radio. I had even purchased an original smooth top 62 fuel injection unit for $1000. I'd hate to guess what it would cost to replace it now. Oh well, it is only a material thing.

Roger
 
You know, everyone has things they wish they did differently.

Learn to accept the things you can't change and move on. It is no good dwelling. You will win some and lose some. It is important to recognize that material things at the end of the day, really aren't too big of a deal. You need the basics, but as nice as it would be to have a summer home in the south of France, in a chateaux; a good family, friends, and support system is way beyond any of these luxuries. Consider doing small good deeds for those around you and your direct community and I think this will all be put into perspective. You have no idea of the impact you can make to those around you by just taking a breath and being kind.

To answer your question directly, there are a few wins and a few opportunities missed. I sleep just fine at night and hope you do as well.
 
This is such a great post ...... Here's why: I placed all my S&W revolvers on my kitchen counter and thought "Nut's, I just have way too many and probably need to sell a few of them" ..... Now, that's just NOT going to happen!

Thanks,

Doug
 
Woulda, Shouda , Coulda.

Never played that game.

Actions have consequences.

Have I regrets. Sure.

Have I thanked God I didn't do something? Yep.

Have I gotten lucky after something stupid? Yep.

Moral of the story, don't temp Fate.
 
Interesting thread! As is said: "hindsight is 20/20" but many of us suffered the myopia of youth. I am very comfortable where I am now and like to think I made the correct decisions at the time as my youth and experience allowed. Also, I am quite sure many of us made decisions that didn't work out, buying stock in companies that went bankrupt etc.. The only slightly nagging decision I made was to sell my 1967 Austin Healey 3000, not because of the price they now command but because it was so much fun to drive! I could certainly buy another but at my point in life I don't need another possession to clutter up my life. I am now into experiences, think travel as mentioned in a few of my other posts, more than objects, makes me happy. But unfortunately the virus has stopped that, cancelled four trips already this year but hopefully next year will be better! Ever the optimist.
 
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