Black and white TV's. Note that what you're describing are items that are symbols of pride due to their limited accessibility. I don't think social symbols bas

Black and white TV's. Note that what you're describing are items that are symbols of pride due to their limited accessibility. I don't think social symbols based on indicating wealth will ever go away. Collectible books like TAOCP are a different type of symbol and usually not indicative of great wealth. These non-wealth based symbols often disappear (over very long periods of time), especially when you can access the same product in a more convenient method.