The world is a very different place at the moment. Being in the financial markets I see some changes in the last two years. INMHO it is never a bad bet/investment to buy something you like and will use of high quality which has little depreciation but has the chance to go a lot better. Good seconhand doubles at the right price are going to keep your money safe, maybe not make a load, but keep it. In the meantime, you can use and enjoy them. It is a very similar market to vintage cars (not the whacky museum end). You can buy one, use and enjoy it and know when you go for the "long kip in the dirt" (thx Ripp) your wife/kids can sell it and live off it if needs be. best, Mike