Here's the question. You have the choice between two of the same scarce bottles. One is in perfect condition, and sells for $1,000. The other has a lip chip, and sells for $200. Assume you can afford either. Which one do you buy??
Poll: Which one do you buy??
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cyberdigger
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Well, I am a shameless tightwad.. I'll take the chip, but if it looks bad from across the room I won't buy either one.
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Cindy,....Tough call on that one. It's difficult to imagine 1000$ not being an issue[&:],...but based on my reality and outlook, I'd have to say the chip if it wasn't a glaring fault....That way you have an example of the bottle, and not such a high risk/benefit factor if something ever happened to it....Does that make sense? Joe
cc6pack
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This not only applies to bottles but any collectible or object you're looking at, buy the best condition available. It'll increase in value faster than the lower quality item.
woody
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If I could afford either I would buy the $1,000.00 bottle because they're not making them anymore.[
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This sums it up nicely in my opinion. Its always easier to get your investment back on a bottle in good condition. I try not to buy damaged items unless it is so rare I don't think I will have a chance to buy a better example.
ktbi
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$1000 - no question, if you are going to buy one of them.....Ron
capsoda
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This is a good one Cindy. []
If I wanted it, it would be the $1000 bottle. I have done it when I could just barely afford it so if I had the moola, the $1000 one.
]If I wanted it, it would be the $1000 bottle. I have done it when I could just barely afford it so if I had the moola, the $1000 one.
Thanks for all the replies. I wish that minor damage didn't make such a difference in terms of the value of a bottle, but it does. I'm often tempted to buy bottles with minor damage because it seems like such a "good deal". However, as a collector I agree that it is the "mint" bottle that is the best investment.
potstone
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I think for the most part anybody with unlimited cash flow is going to go for the undamaged bottle if givin a choice. So I guess if
money was not the issue I would go for the undamaged bottle.
But this subject has alway's bothered me. I don't think bottles
with slight damage should be looked at with as much negativity
as they are in alot of situations. I know people with collections
that have damaged bottles and the collections still look great.
Look at most of your major museums, you see alot of cracked
or chipped pieces on display.
money was not the issue I would go for the undamaged bottle.
But this subject has alway's bothered me. I don't think bottles
with slight damage should be looked at with as much negativity
as they are in alot of situations. I know people with collections
that have damaged bottles and the collections still look great.
Look at most of your major museums, you see alot of cracked
or chipped pieces on display.
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