I was merely a lowly paid Bank Officer who could not afford all the known brands and searched high and low for 2nd hand bargains all the time. As lawsuit era Ibanez were pretty close to the original G or F types that is what I predominately ended up with and below is a summary of acquisitions and sales over past 38 years:
1977 - Anson Strat already mentioned before. Don't think I would buy it back as there are better options available now.
1978 - Sakai SG Bass - Adequate is best way to describe it and quickly offloaded to a mate who became Bass player in 1st band.
1979 - Marshall metal front 100w Super Bass head and 4 x 12" quad box. Probably late 60's or very early 70's and would buy back tomorrow given the chance.
1979 - Yamaha 12 string acoustic. Looked good, great for root chords but a pain for most other things and do not regret selling it a few years later.
1980 - Ibanez Destroyer/Explorer. Bought 2nd hand in very beat up condition but still sounded great until I fixed the broken wing and had it repainted. That killed the tone and made it sound too bright & brittle. Looked great played great, ended up not sounding so good and currently working on PBG EX-1 instead.
1982 - Ibanez Flying V. If I thought the refinished Explorer sounded too bright and brittle this was worse and quickly moved it on. Also a pain to play either seated or standing. Cool looks but a pain overall and best left hanging on a wall somewhere.
1982 - Marshall 50w 2x12" open back combo. Sounded good with the Strat but rubbish with the Explorer and when switching to Bass a few months later did not regret moving it on.
1982 - Purchased the 1st of 2 Ibanez 2369B-WH P Bass with J at Bridge style Bass 2nd hand. Bought the 2nd one from a pawn shop a couple of years later as a backup. Turns out they are nearly as rare as Black Eagles and would buy the 1st one back in a heartbeat.
1985 - Daion Acoustic 6 string. Only thing left from before getting married. Hand made Japanese Guitar with a neck that feels like an electric one. Plays and sounds better than any other I have played since hence why it was the only survivor.
1985 - Rickenbacker 4001 in Azure Blue. Best guess is around 75 vintage bought 2nd hand for $750 and it would easily fetch $2.5k to $3.0k today if still in good condition. This was the only American axe I owned and the one I regret most letting go.
1985 - Yamaha BB1000 Fretless Bass. It was originally fretted and the previous owner had someone remove the speed humps and inserted maple strips so that you could see the fret marker lines to help with intonation. Lots of fun and would also buy it back if possible.
1985 - Ampeg 200w tranny head & 2 x 15" cabinet. Absolute rubbish and couldn't wait to move it on.
1979 - 1985 bought various Boss & Ibanez effects units and as they were all MIJ now worth plenty today. Wish I still had all of them.
Might start another thread for people to share what non PBG stuff they own as it sounds like there would be some pretty interesting gear and stories to hear about.