Heirlooms

[melozburngr]

Lets say that you inherit a $25,000 ring from your great-grandmother, who you didn't know, but is family, nonetheless... Would you sell it? If you would, what for?

 

[rbella]

Honestly I don't know. I don't think I would because I am very family oriented and would want to pass it down. It must have some significance to the daughter/son and granddaughter/grandson of the great grandmother. But, I'm just kinda weird that way. I would save it for a niece, daughter, etc.

Unless my situation was dire. Then I would have it appraised and sell it to take care of myself/family.

 

[melozburngr]

Im the same way as you. I ask because there is a girl at work who wants to sell it to buy a car or home entertainment system.... which kills me. She claims no emotional attachment to the ring...

 

[OfficerJenny]

While some of us have a very strong bond to our family and would take such an heirloom as something you would pass down generation to generation, not all of us think so. I personally would probably keep the ring, but it really does depend on each individuals situation.

 

[TamiChoi]

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Originally Posted by rbella Honestly I don't know. I don't think I would because I am very family oriented and would want to pass it down. It must have some significance to the daughter/son and granddaughter/grandson of the great grandmother. But, I'm just kinda weird that way. I would save it for a niece, daughter, etc. Unless my situation was dire. Then I would have it appraised and sell it to take care of myself/family.

I agree. ^^^^ couldn't have said it better

 

[Ms. Z]

An heirloom ring? I would keep it, those things mean alot to me.

 

[melozburngr]

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Originally Posted by OfficerJenny While some of us have a very strong bond to our family and would take such an heirloom as something you would pass down generation to generation, not all of us think so. I personally would probably keep the ring, but it really does depend on each individuals situation.

While I can see this point of view- who is to say that even though she doesnt much care for sentiment, that her daughter, or granddaughter might care immensely for it?

 

[OfficerJenny]

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Originally Posted by melozburngr While I can see this point of view- who is to say that even though she doesnt much care for sentiment, that her daughter, or granddaughter might care immensely for it?

well maybe she's just a greedy poopface

o:<

 

[chocolategoddes]

I guess it depends on whether MAC is coming out with a hot collection or not.

 

[redambition]

i'd keep it.

tastes change, priorities change. someday in the future you may regret selling it off for some instant gratification that is now worthless.