“I’m feeling kind of sick after seeing those prices. I sold a 6” blued Python for $500 (including a Bianchi shoulder holster) in the ‘80s.”
Back then you could get a 30 year tax free bond at over 10%.
That would be over $8000 now.
I won’t ask what you did with the $500 ... you might feel even bluer!
Paying rent and bills on time has never been a source of regret to me.