Ahh, I guess not so fireproof then. I still think overall they are a good investment however, at least better than many of my previous investments. Never got a short fuse like my $ 1000 subwoofer, never got creased or bent out of shape like my books, never got warped or scratched like my C.Ds, didn't get obsolete like VHS tapes or DVDs, never dropped huge value or lost global interest like hockey cards, I could go on and on....
Yeah you're right about them being personal, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I find them more interesting than hunks of gold, and diamonds are way cool, but I prefer coloured gemstones, that's why the wife and I are getting tourmaline rings as our wedding bands.
It's been over 5 years since I started collecting crystals, I see no end in sight, I have never loved a collection or hobby like I do this stuff.
