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 once thought the exact same way. Even if I wanted to read a particular old…
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 there right now, not doing…
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 distant housing bubble or the…
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 collectors. Gruhn describes his early days of guitar collecting as “a compulsive mania.” He goes on to say Gruhn Guitars is a business that is…
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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 up on the accredited investor…
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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 compounding effects of extreme intelligence, curiosity, and determination can lead to victory in the fiercest area of the financial markets. Since 1988 he’s the world’s…
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 tombs of Egyptian Pharaohs were packed with gold. Chinese kings were buried with gold-gilded chariots. Of all the 118 elements from the periodic table, we’ve…
Raoul Pal of Real Vision Talks Risk and Opportunity
Anthony Pompliano hosts “Off The Chain,” a podcast featuring interviews from the world of cryptocurrency. Lately, he’s been branching out a bit to include interviews with a variety of personalities related to the business world and finance industry. This week Pomp invited Raoul Pal on the show to discuss his background, experience, and the risk…
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What’s Great About the Vintage Porsche 911 Carrera
Vintage Porsche values have cooled off over the last year or so. According to Hagerty, a prominent car valuation research firm, values have drifted lower on the high, middle, and low end of the Porsche spectrum. An investment worth watching is the 1976 Porsche Turbo Carrera on Rally Road. If you’re not familiar with Rally…
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10 Most Expensive Watches Ever Sold
Legendary watchmaker Patek Philippe represents seven of the 10 most expensive watches ever sold. Rolex has three representations on the top 10 list. One thing is for sure if the blockbuster sales of the last few years are any indication, this list is sure to change dramatically soon. Collectors continue to show an incredible appetite…
10 Most Expensive Cars Ever Sold
Ferrari dominates the list, but Mercedes, Aston Martin, Jaguar, and Alfa Romeo are also included to make up the current list of auto manufactures to produce the 10 most expensive cars ever sold. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO $70 Million Ferrari produced just 36 250 GTOs between 1962 and 1964. Originally sold for a retail price…
19 Amazing Treasures Discovered
There are many reasons people search for lost treasure. Some seek fortune and fame; others seek answers to histories unanswered questions. The quest for uncovered treasures continues just as it has for thousands of years. Here are some of my favorite stories behind 19 amazing treasures discovered. The Caesarea Sunken Treasure Divers in the Eastern…
9 Favorite Investing Quotes of All Time
Successful investing is one of the most difficult and challenging professions there is. Throughout history, the best investors seem to enjoy a capacity for memorable quotes that stand the test of time. The ability to clearly communicate their experience has left us with much wisdom and countless quotes to reflect on. It’s one of the…
7 Best Fractional Ownership Companies
There was a time when the door was closed to the masses looking for alternative ways to invest. Recently it’s becoming possible to buy pieces or fractions of almost anything you can think of. From cars to watches to rare books, new companies are increasing their offerings of desirable items for investment. Here’s a closer…
Greatest Investor of All Time Jesse Livermore
“Of all the offspring of Time, Error is the most ancient, and is so old and familiar an acquaintance, that Truth, when discovered, comes upon most of us like an intruder, and meets the intruder’s welcome.” This was a quote out of a book titled, ‘Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds’ by a…
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Beyond the Fear & Greed Index
Whenever you hear people making predictions about what will happen in markets, I would advise you to grab your money and slowly back away. Next, run as fast as you can in the opposite direction. Once you are in a safe place away from all the prognosticators and future tellers, collect your thoughts. There’s plenty…
Inside Bitcoin
Bitcoin has been around now for over ten years, which is pretty amazing when you consider many people either haven’t even heard of it or still don’t understand what it is. The fact that it seems to be a polarizing topic when brought up for discussion is a signal for me to investigate further and…
Invest in Collector Cars With Rally Road
‘The investments of the rich, now available to all, on Rally Rd. A platform where blue-chip collector cars are turned into stocks.’ Rally Rd. is one of the freshest ideas I’ve seen in a long time. Not only is it a cool idea, but it’s an entirely built-out working app you can use right now.…
The Relentless Innovation of Rolex
If you’re a watch collector, I’m sure you’re well aware of the Rolex story, or at least parts of it. What strikes me is how the relentless innovation of Rolex over the last 100 years has defined an entire industry and kept the brand on top. Ahead of the Pack The list of innovations…
Behind the Lamborghini and Ferrari Feud
A skilled mechanic decides to critique the maker of his luxury sports car and ignites a rivalry that would produce some of the most beautiful and high performing automobiles in history. The tale of two Italian super-sports car makers is a testament to the determination of hard-working, dedicated, and proud pioneers. Here’s a look behind…
The Greatest Heist of All Time
When I hear people talk about art collections, I can’t help but think about the greatest heist of all time, where decades of clues have yet to produce a single piece of the stolen loot. Of course, I’m talking about the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum theft in Boston on March 18th, 1990, which happened to…
Greatest Baseball Card Collections of All Time
Growing up, I thought I had a relatively decent collection of baseball cards. These were the days of trading cards with the neighborhood kids. It turns out I did not have the greatest baseball card collection of all time. Although I did manage to grow the collection. The intent was gaining as many cards of…
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