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2018 - Collection Inventory

 I have about 92 items in my primary collections.  By treating them as 'collections' helps me focus and carefully select which items to add, replace or keep.

  1. Headphones -- 15 -- $700
  2. Technology -- 11 -- $1700
  3. Watches -- 11 -- $6000
  4. Fountain Pens -- 4 -- $100
  5. Whisky -- 5 -- $300
  6. Clothing -- 46 -- $3200
Value Estimation -- 91 // $12,000
10 items constitute the bulk of the valuation at about $8,000; of which the Rolex and Omega constitute most of that.  The rest of my possessions tally up to barely $4,000.  I used a combination of depreciated or replacement cost to determine valuation; for example I can find my Rolex Explorer online for about $3,700 and used that as the value basis.  Kinda surprising how much money I've spent over the years accumulating all this stuff and in only 91 items!

Reflecting on that, none of these are actually my 'primary' expenditures.  I spend more on food, housing or transportation each year.  My car costs at least several thousands in car insurance, registration/taxes, gas, maintenance and parking.  In some ways, being able to accumulate any worthwhile possessions over the years is somewhat of an accomplishment.
    1. Headphones -- 15 // $700 
    1. Over-Ear
      1. Audio Technica - ATH-MSR7
      2. Audio Technica - ATH-M50x
    2. On-Ear
      1. Grado - SR80e
      2. Audio Technica - ATH-WM77
      3. Audio Technica - ATH-EQ500
      4. Sony - MDR-ZX330
      5. Sony - MDR-ZX100
    3. In-Ear
      1. AKG IG955 // Office
      2. Klipsch R6i // Home
      3. Beats Urbeats // Bag
      4. Apple Earbuds x4
      5. Apple AirPods
    Future Desired:
    • Headphone Case for ATH-M50x
    • New Earpads/Headband for ATH-M50x
    • New Earpads for ATH-MSR7
    2. Technology -- 11 // $1700
    1. Phone/Tablets
      1. iPhone 6s
      2. iPhone 6
      3. iPhone 4
      4. iPad 2
      5. LG K7
    2. Laptops
      1. HP i7
      2. HP i3
    3. Gaming
      1. PS4
      2. PS2
    4. Other
      1. iPod Shuffle 2GB
      2. Sansa Clip+ 4GB
    3. Watches -- 11 // $6000
    1. Mechanical
      1. Rolex Explorer 114270
      2. Omega Seamaster 2531.80
      3. Zenith Cal 126
      4. Seiko Orange Monster
    2. Analog
      1. Casio Chronograph MTP4500
      2. Wenger 72803
    3. Digital
      1. Casio G-Shocks (6900, 9000, 5600 x2)
    4. Smartwatch
      1. Apple Watch Series 2
    4. Fountain Pens -- 4 // $100
    • Pilot Custom 74
    • Pilot Metropolitan x 3
    Future Desired:
    • Platinum 3776 Century - Chatreus Bleu
    • Triple Pen Holder Case
    5. Whisky -- 5 // $300
    • Johnnie Walker (Blue, Red, Black x2)
    • Highland Park 12
    6. Clothing -- 46 // $3200
    • Pants -- 10
    • Shirts -- 25
    • Outerwear - 5
    • Shoes - 6

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