I don’t quite understand your position.
Yes there are things that hold their value. Guitars are an excellent example.
But there are many more things that do not: Your car, cell phone, computer, many appliances, etc.
As Technology marches on these things become obsolete or worn out.
This march of Technology, however, provides us with AMAZING capabilities that many could not afford or simply didn’t exist in the past.
Perhaps a little off topic - but I become tired of hearing people complain about the cost of software and upgrades.
Designing, Programming, and marketing of software is EXPENSIVE!
I’m honestly amazed that companies like Steinberg can develop and continue to improve their products - mind numbingly complex constructions of a zillion interrelated functionalities - for as low a cost to users as they do . . . especially in as small a market as Music/Audio production is. This is not like Washing Machines, you know.
Particularly for professionals, like myself, the cost of Cubase - or even Nuendo - is miniscule. If you’re a casual home user, you have to pay for your toys - or buy less expensive ones.
Hugh