It depends what your intend was when you bought it. Leave it on a shelve or use it. Personnaly, if I buy something and don't use it, it's worthless so I sell it. I'm not a fan of pottery and stuff like that. My dad always said they were dust collectors. My only exception is a painting, drawing or something that you hang on the wall, I can appreciate those. Anyways, I would use it yes. I'm almost done using a 12oz of vintage Skin Bracer aftershave and it's pretty awesome!