I have a fender japan e series i bought in 1989. I paid $500 then, I could get that now for it easily. Even though $500 then vs now eh...its still a depreciation LOL!
Yeah my guitars don't appreciate but I love them all the same. Bro's 60's Fender Jaguar: yikes! Could trade it for a motorcycle easy. He's always bought used locally. Online sellers hide all kinds of bs that's wrong with the axe