The Illusion of Worth: The Top 15 Overrated ‘Precious’ Treasures People Hold On To
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Discovering the treasures that hold profound significance in our lives can offer glimpses into our personal stories and cherished memories. Whether it’s a tangible object, a sentimental keepsake, or an intangible symbol, we all have something we consider our most precious possession. In this exploration of sentimental attachments, we invite you to delve into the question: What is the most precious thing you own?
Sentimental Items
To start, a user replied, “I own a $1 coin. I remember my mom giving it to me, and I placed it in my piggybank when I was little.”
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Family Heirlooms
A comment was, “Family heirloom ring with 6 sapphires.”
A second comment was, “Solid 925 silver band given to me by my girlfriend; it was her grandmother’s, and it’s more sentimental than anything else. Love it to pieces.”
Personal Mementos
One person said, “Probably my med school diploma all the time and money that went into finishing and actually graduating.”
Another person added, “My 2 years clean medallion.”
Childhood Toys
A comment was, “My baby blanket. I’d say my puppy, but I don’t think of him as something I own but as a part of my family.”
Another comment said, “My stuffed animal Big Bunny. I’ve had him since before I can remember, and he has always been my most prized possession. Once when I was a toddler, I dropped him into a River by accident, and my Dad ran in and saved him for me. He reminds me a lot of how much my Dad loves me.”
Handwritten Letters or Cards
One person shared, “An acrostic poem of my name written by my little brother when he was 5. I keep it in my home office desk. My brother is 21 now. My favorite line is “E: Everyday you make me laugh.”
Photographs
A user replied, “I have a picture of my mother with some writing on the back. It’s the only picture I have left of her, as well as the writing on the back.”
Jewelry or Accessories
One person shared, “Silver necklace that my aunt and grandma bought me. Both have since passed away, so it’s the only thing besides The memories that I have left of them.”
A second person added, “My grandad’s watch collection.”
Musical Memories
One person said, “The Police – Outlandos D’amour, original vinyl bought by my mom on 1978 when she was a teenager.”
Vintage Collectibles
Someone shared, “Growing up, my mom collected antiques (I think it was her way of coping with my dad becoming totally disabled), and she was very proud of the work she put into them. My favorite was a complete set of red glass dishes, our holiday/special occasion dishes. She passed 6 years ago, and I got them from my stepdad earlier this week. Having them with me feels like I have a part of her with me.”
Family Pet Keepsakes
One user replied, “My first dog’s puppy collar. He passed about 5 years ago, and I keep his collar next to a framed picture.”
Another user simply wrote, “My dog.”
Treasured Clothing
A comment was, “A sweater from my dad. It was his from the 80s. The quality is crazily good even now, decades later. My dad grew up poor and had to tend to himself, so I can see this one sweater meant a lot to him. I always loved it since I was little, but I hesitated to see him separate from it. However, these last few months, I haven’t been home for years. I asked my parents to send me food from my hometown. My dad asked me what else I wanted to put in the package. I jokingly said the sweater. Well, he really did. Kinda teared up when I got the package. We didn’t have a close relationship growing up, but now as I am older, I realize we are really similar.”
Special Memorabilia
One comment said, “I have a Garfield trophy and a cd signed by Dan Avidan. Precious to me, probably not anybody else.”
Technological Gadgets
One person said, “My best friend’s copy of Pokémon Sun. He passed away around 3 years ago.”
Another said, “My Steam account.”
Sports Memorabilia
A comment was, “I don’t have anything precious, but the other day I found a 2016 Cavs jersey, and I like it a lot even though I’m a Warriors fan.”
A second comment was, “Michael Jordan autograph.”
Hobby Equipment
Someone said, “Probably my mountain bike. Stuff is expensive as f****ck.”
Finally, another person replied, “My guitar and my general music equipment setup. I worked literal years for the instrument and the setup needed to play it, but I recently had a recording setup basically dropped into my lap. Blessed beyond belief.”
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