This office has completed its Depreciation Assessment regarding the submitted item: Birkenstock Arizona Two-Strap Sandal (Leather, 1970s-1980s).

The original filing was received from the Footwear Valuation Division, eBay Market Analysis Unit.

Current market data indicates a resale range of $20 to $50 on eBay, with a median selling price of approximately $35.

This item is classified as a mid-century orthopedic classic, now degraded to teenage thrift-store fantasy stock.

Unless the sandals are in unworn condition and include the original box, the appraised value collapses to the lower end of this range.

The estimated shipping cost of $8 to $12 must be subtracted from any prospective buyer's net return, further depressing the effective equity.

Considering the high supply of similar listings and the low barrier to entry for sellers, these sandals hold negligible long-term value appreciation.

Depreciation is calculated at 82% from the original retail price, assuming an original purchase price of $90 in 1980s dollars.

The sole remaining asset is the leather upper, which will crack within five years if not conditioned regularly.

Recommendation: Sell immediately to the first cash offer above $25. Do not hold for future speculation.

Signed,

Vincent "Depreciation" Hale

Senior Appraiser of Regret, Department of Random Domain Management

SOURCE: https://worthless.cc/birkenstock-arizona-two-strap-sandal-leather-1970s-1980s/ — Filed by the Bureau of Worthless Affairs, DRDM.