i recall a mate who saved his wages for years
to buy the brand new rickenbacker of his dreams..
none of us ever saw it..
he could'nt afford the insurance to bring it to gigs..
he would'nt get it out of its case
whenever we went to his house
because he did'nt trust his mates not to scratch it..
..and for all we know
he was probably to scared to even play it himself
in case he damaged it..

and as for its investment value in such pristine condition..
..well, we think he may have built a shrine to his cherished ricky
and intends to have it cremated alongside him when he goes..