XD - It all depends upon what firearms a person buys (quality or less then), how well one takes care of them and how long one keeps them. Maybe you haven't been around long enough to see how quality, well cared for firearms have by in large gone up in value of the past 30-40 years like I have. I remember my brother who used to regularly buy beautiful rifles, shotguns, etc. in the 60's and early 70's only to eventually sell most of them about 20 years ago. He's kicked himself many times since then for what they'd be worth today.

There's also much more to a fine quality firearm than the price, if it come from a manufacturer with a reputation for making high quality firearms. There is the pleasure in the excellent features that make them fit well, function consistently well and to hold up for years of fine use without many of the problems some others have. Anything mechanical can eventually break. But my experience is that a high quality firearm is worth the cost and use it brings with it.