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For objects which are valuable for reasons other than their utility, repairs or aging can certainly improve value. See for example https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kintsugi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kintsugi, watches with "tropical" dials, or even pre-aged jeans.