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Oct 23, 2023 | 1:12 pm

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Originally Posted by DeathSlam

I have a Samsonite clam shell case that I bought for my first business trip 30 years ago. I think it cost about £100 then. (Money was cheaper in those days). Based on 20% depreciation it is now worth 0.1% of its original value, i.e. 10 New Pence.
You can't buy them new any more but there is one on Ebay right now for £200.

Crikey, I’ve got 2 of those in the loft!

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