‘What’s something that cost a lot of money back in the day, but is basically worthless now?’ – 22 purchases which have tanked in value

13.

Pineapples. The fact that rich people used to rent them to display as power icons at dinner parties and when hosting social events blows my mind.’
–Gryphin

14.

‘Mobile phone data, I remember once clicking on an email attachment by mistake and it cost me €90. Today I pay €8 per month for unlimited data (calls and texts).’
–Theydontlikeitupthem

15.

‘Any computer more than a few years old. 15 years and it’s effectively worthless. Then at around 40 years old they hit vintage status and regain some of their former value.’
–Restil

16.

‘Sugar. Used to be the basis of huge fortunes. Now it is the basis of huge asses.’
–m_faustus

17.

‘Aluminum. Used to rarer and more expensive than silver and gold in the 1880’s. Thanks to the Hall–Héroult and the Bayer process, it became more easily refined and available.’
–rudecat

18.

‘The $17k Apple Watch Edition from 2015.’
–three9

19.

‘Rolls Royces from the 70s to 90s. Some of those cost hundreds of thousands in their dollar value from the era and you can pick many up for under $30’000.’
–Bamres

20.

‘Essentially everything in my parents house. Crystal, china, big brown furniture. Sigh.’
–Successful-Post-9972

21.

‘Christmas tree I bought last December. $150 then and now it taunts me every time I take out the trash, all dried up and sad looking.’
–OkCat5

22.

‘A degree from Trump University; A flight on Trump Airlines; A Trump Steak; Vitamins from the Trump Network; Travel plans from GoTrump.com; A deposit for a condo at Trump Tower Tampa; Tickets to watch the Tour de Trump; A subscription to Trump Magazine; A ticket to watch Trump’s New Jersey Generals; The integrity of the office of the President of the United States.’
–RageAgainstAvarice

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