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Originally Posted by ossiblue
When my wife and I got married in 1975, we began furnishing with American oak antiques, including a roll top desk. We were of the mind that we wanted to spend money on quality built furniture instead of the particle board/soft wood stuff that was new. Also, we liked the look--plus, it was the 70s. We still have much of what we bought, but the value is pennies on the dollar to what we paid. Our kids don't want it either.
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Today people seem to have a Ikea particle board mentality. 10 or 20 years from now they will be looking at hardwood like its a new discovery and wishing they had bought it in the first place.