What is it about people that makes them think that their particular ownership of something actually adds to its value?   I mean, let’s face it, you buy something, then walk out of the shop with it either physically or metaphorically, and the item you bought is then second hand.   How can you having owned it, whether for a week or a couple of years add value? You want a few examples?   See below. __________ https://www.gumtree.com/p/benelli-motorbikes/benelli-motorcycle-500cc/1363394750 This optimistic seller obviously doesn’t believe in depreciation.   She is selling her two year old Benelli TRK500, a bike falling into the adventure touring category.   It hasn’t seen too much adventure since it has only covered 1246 miles in its two years on the road.   She is looking for £5600 for it.   So what is the problem? Brand new ones are currently on offer for £4499 plus on the road costs.   That is a whopping £11...