40th Anniversary of my Beer Can Collection
In 1976, at age 14, I got into beer can collecting. I really had a ball and collected heavily and with great enthusiasm over a couple years. I amassed a beautiful collection of around 1000 cans which were showcased on my wall of my room. My can were primarily cans of that era as I really couldnt afford the older conetops. It didnt matter because my cans depicted gorgeous outdoor scenes, sport teams, pretty girls etc etc. I pain on average .50- $5.00 per can.
They were my pride and joy. Then came college...and some of us know what happens to your glorious childhood room when you go off to college. Mom wrapped them in newspaper, boxed them and put them up in the attic. They've been there 36 years now, untouched. They have appreciated ZERO in value and actually have probably depreciated!! WTF, how is that possible? My fabulous boyhood collection, now 40 years older and worth less. Someday I'm going back into mom's attic and once again thy will shine on my wall.
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