Vintage vs. New, Risk vs. Reward

Vintage amplification electronics work best when tube based. Old, transistorized equipment is a higher risk in my estimation.

Most of the posts here are regarding vintage electronics. I would like to ask about speakers. For instance ADS made some excellent speakers in their "L" series starting in the late 1970s through the 1980s.

But I question the "value" proposition. For instance, the L620 Mark III sold in 1982 brand new cost about $400/pair. Allowing for inflation this value today is about $1200. Sellers on Reverb dot com are asking $1000 + $250 shipping for these. That equals $1250, more than the value when they were NEW!

Sorry, but that seems crazy for an electro-mechanical device that is 40 years old has no warranty, and "used" replacement parts availability and quality are questionable.

I know, I know, the "value" of something can only be assessed by what a buyer is willing to pay. If someone is willing to pay that much for them, then I guess they are indeed "worth" it - at least to that buyer.

But really, I was curious if anyone on this forum think the speakers they are buying today, in 2022, could be sold 40 years from now at their original value? Curious.

I mean, if someone bought these new in 1982 and sold them in 1992 to "upgrade", I can bet you they took a big haircut on them and didn’t get $400 plus the inflationary increases for them.

I really don’t care when something was built. The sound is what matters. 
Like many of you here, I’ve had an embarrassing amount of gear over the years and most of it ‘high end’. I can’t believe what I listen to now.  It’s all vintage and the sound is so good. Servicing is easy, and inexpensive when compared to a new purchase. 

But it’s really whatever makes one happy,  and what makes enjoy the music a joy to listen too. So, for me that’s vintage gear.

N.