That attitude works if one never plans to sell an instrument. Condition affects resale value with PRS guitars more so than other brands, especially the higher end models. Unlike other brands, PRS guitars are usually purchased more for their beauty today than any other attribute. Scratches, dings, and chips mean that money is permanently leaving one's pocket.
The crazy thing is that the guitars being made today are much better from a tonal point of view than the old Annapolis shop guitars. Even my lowly Mira Korina is more resonant than my old Annapolis shop Standard 24. That guitar was just too darn dark and non-resonant. I eBayed that guitar after three pickup changes failed to improve things.