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The Magic Behind a First Edition Rare Book
It’s hard for some people to understand the value of an old first edition book. They would say, “how could a tiny little book be worth thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars?” I hate to admit it, but I…
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Breitling Navitimer Vintage Watches for Collectors
For nearly 150 years, Breitling has focused on creating incredible watches known for their functionality, reliability, and style. Dating back to 1884, Leon Breitling began producing pocket watches for a growing market of customers who wanted a sleek design, simple…
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Michael Saylor Casts His Vote For Bitcoin
There’s a growing realization out there, and it’s getting louder. I can hear it echoing through the Twittersphere. I can hear the whispers around the office. Even at family gatherings, the topic is now swatted around like a badminton birdie.…
Car of the Week – 1963 Lamborghini 350 GTV
An engine designed by Giotto Bizzarini, a body designed by Franco Scaglione, and the entire process of design and development overseen by chief engineer Gianpaolo Dallara. The 1963 Lamborghini 350 GTV was the prototype from a brand that would take…
A New Twist on Fine Wine Collecting
I once knew a guy who collected wine. He was addicted. Luckily for him, he was also incredibly rich. His various business ventures produced profits that began to overflow, and he embarked on an epic wine buying binge that would…
The Magic Behind a First Edition Rare Book
It’s hard for some people to understand the value of an old first edition book. They would say, “how could a tiny little book be worth thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars?” I hate to admit it, but I…
Liv-Ex Seeks Transparency in Fine Wine
Since the year 2000, the London International Vintners Exchange has been tracking sales data from merchants and investors to create indices for the fine wine market. Over 400 merchants and traders in 36 countries participate in governing and enforcing the…
Collector Driven Markets Vs. Investor Driven Markets
I thought this was an insightful video on the difference between collecting and investing. The host of the YouTube channel “Reserved Investments” has been a collector and investor in a variety of items since he was a kid. The YouTube…
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Who Is Banksy?
There’s been lots of speculation on the real identity of the famous street artist, “Banksy.” In 2010, the documentary, “Exit Through The Gift Shop,” was supposed to be released as a film detailing the life of Banksy but ended being…
Sports Card Market is Heating Up
Along with many other markets lately, the sports card market is getting hot after gaining a steady amount of interest over the last few years. You might be thinking, “of course, every market is going bonkers right now, so why…
The Rich History of Vacheron Constantin
There’s a company that has a rich history producing some of the most elegant watches in the world. The Vacheron Constantin watch company has been making watches since 1755, crowning it as the oldest continuous watch manufactures in the world.…
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Sports Card Market is Heating Up
Along with many other markets lately, the sports card market is getting hot after gaining a steady amount of interest over the last few years. You might be thinking, “of…
5 Forgotten Bubbles and Crashes
Everyone loves to cite the famous bubbles, where the wise and lucky few escape just in time with their fortune, and the unlucky or inattentive were left holding the bag.…
Gruhn Guitars and The King of Vintage Guitar Collecting
George Gruhn turned a hobby collecting vintage guitars into one of the most well-known guitar shops in the world. Gruhn Guitars in Nashville is a global hub for vintage guitar…
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So You Think You Want to Become an Accredited Investor
With an ever-increasing amount of investing platforms, products, and vehicles out there, you might be wondering if it’s time to gain accredited investor status. After all, this is a requirement…
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The Rise of Renaissance Technologies
If you’re interested in markets, investing, and beating the odds, few stories compare to Jim Simons and the rise of Renaissance Technologies. Simons has a legendary tale showing how the…
Where The Gold Bars Are
Tracing back to 4000 B.C. when it was used to make jewelry, humans have been using gold to decorate themselves and collect as a symbol of power and wealth. The…
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A New Twist on Fine Wine Collecting
I once knew a guy who collected wine. He was addicted. Luckily for him, he was also incredibly rich. His various business ventures produced profits that began to overflow, and he embarked on an epic wine buying binge that would soon turn his accountants’ faces blue. His closest business partners…
Buy, Sell and Trade Digital Art Shares with ArtSquare
ArtSquare.io allows users to buy, sell, and trade digital shares in artwork by world-famous artists. This new fractional ownership art investing platform is fully functional and ready for investment. The company was founded just two years ago by Fabrizio D’Aloia and Francesco Boni Guinicelli. ArtSquare aims to open up the…
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So You Think You Want to Become an Accredited Investor
With an ever-increasing amount of investing platforms, products, and vehicles out there, you might be wondering if it’s time to gain accredited investor status. After all, this is a requirement for many of the top fractional investing companies and crowdfunding websites pitching their latest and most significant opportunities. After reading…
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6 of the Best Crowdfunding Websites
Over the last ten years, there have been dozens of new crowdfunding websites focused on changing the way individuals and companies borrow money. Changes in laws and development in technology have enabled crowdfunding websites to challenge traditional banks when it comes to raising capital. Whether it’s a founder wanting to…
Masterworks Claude Monet Nears 100% Funded
Claude Monet’s ‘Coup de vent’ painting is nearing 100% fully funded status on fractional ownership platform Masterworks. With an offering price set at $6.8 million, Masterworks Claude Monet has raised 89% of the total value. Masterworks allows investors and art collectors the ability to purchase ownership shares in paintings by…
YieldStreet Partnering with BlackRock for Unique Offerings
YieldStreet is not slowing down the creation of new and unique investment offerings. The latest partnership with BlackRock is bringing a new twist on diversification and access to some of the best money managers in the world. With the Prism fund, investors have the potential for cash returns with a…
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Invest in the History of Sports With Collectable
They are not the first fractional ownership company to offer sports collectibles. Rally Road has been doing it successfully for a while now. They will certainly not be the last company to launch into this endeavor, but Collectable aims to tailor fractional ownership strictly to the sports world. From their…
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Nifty Gateway Launches Tradable Digital Art
Last year the startup Nifty Gateway was purchased, and now it has a new website. Consumers will be able to buy and sell digital collectibles from prominent artists valued at thousands of dollars per piece. The startup was purchased by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who are heavily involved in the…
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Sports Card Market is Heating Up
Along with many other markets lately, the sports card market is getting hot after gaining a steady amount of interest over the last few years. You might be thinking, “of course, every market is going bonkers right now, so why wouldn’t sports cards?” Not so fast. There are markets out…
5 Forgotten Bubbles and Crashes
Everyone loves to cite the famous bubbles, where the wise and lucky few escape just in time with their fortune, and the unlucky or inattentive were left holding the bag. It’s almost a daily occurrence to hear a tale of someone’s giant windfall or daring escape during the not so…
A Closer Look at Rare Coin Values
It’s challenging to figure out the rare coin market. Have rare coin values been rising or falling? Is the overall demand for rare coins healthy, or is the industry in a slump? Even the wisest coin experts have difficulty summarizing the current state of the market. The size of the…
Beyond the Crypto Fear and Greed Index
Many people are aware of the CNN Money Fear and Greed Index. I’ve written about it here and here. It can be an excellent tool for helping investors navigate the emotional ebbs and flows of public stock markets. Fewer people are aware there’s the same type of index for the…
