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I cannot select any of the responses to the poll. Whether and how much I value the artifact depends on its history with me, my family and my friends.

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Trying to “heart” this one because that’s exactly how I feel. My father’s childrens rocking chair I value. The fact that it’s antique I don’t care.

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"anti-que?"

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Old pieces of crap generally fall to ruin before they become genuinely old. If it is old enough to be old, and still usable, it is a well-made item and the craftsman deserves to be recognized for a lasting contribution.

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Yep. An old piece of crap is still crap. An old, preserved interesting item, like say a clock, has value, at least to some.

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