Even if I sell something for more than I paid for it... it will be a loss..
I had to store it in a house I have to pay for... an expense..
I had to pay insurance to protect it... an expense
I had to up keep it, my time is expensive... an expense
I had to spend energy on it with electricity, heating and cooling... an expense
I had to transfer it, car loan, gas, vehicle insurance... an expense
I am sure there are more deductible expenses I am forgetting.