Well, you can't replace it for what you paid for it. So it's a cheap thrill, not a cheap gun.

In 1970, while in the Army, I bought a Beretta BL 3 for $200. I was suprised that I can get that gun today for about $600-700, used, at least that's what I priced one at. Surprised that the value didn't increase a whole lot more.

Your Sears now is worth probably $300. Which I guess makes it a about the same, real-money wise, as my BL 3.