Richard, I suspect we would not be amongst the majority of human beings if we did not seek advantage in life.
I suspect it those who may be unable to overcome whatever disadvantages they feel they have been dealt, may become afflicted with the curse of envy, while others just give it their best shot at improving their lives whatever disadvantages they might have or come along in time..?
I guess the title I chose for this thread was related to those who thought/hoped they were making wise automotive investments in terms of financial returns, if not profit motivated, at least having a hedge on inflation, which other than shares certificates, or bonds etc etc. one could also enjoy a hobby, tinkering, polishing driving or whatever else vehicle related, which in terms of investment and returns other than financial, has worked well for me over many decades. Another part of my investment plan was the idea that if one of life`s little emergencies appeared on the scene, whatever hobby machine I had at the time, could be turned into cash, to help reduce the pressure in whatever unfortunate situation might have arisen. All of which worked well enough for me, and for decades..
The sad aspect would seem to be for those justifying the cost of the hobby using a degree of man maths to a significant other, who might in time have imagined that the investment would indeed be simple to convert back into cash and for much more then the reality which the prevailing market might provide, if indeed the vehicles and associated paraphernalia can be sold at any price.... ?
From the beginning of the programme Bangers & Cash in circa 2018, and given it`s associated core business model, progressing as it has up to this time, subsequent market trends logically seemed to proceed in one direction only over the years and relative to the natural aging processes baby boomers such as I .....? All of which it seems can catch some poor folk out....Pity
