Everyone is pointing out that for investment the value of the big names on resale but of course the price of original entry is much higher. In terms of percentage appreciation how do the second tier compare.

If I look at Rocketman's data, given that he uses a standard multiple for brand value that has remain constant for a while, it suggests that wether $100 K is invested in one gun or 20, appreciation ( or depreciation) would be the same.

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