10 Unusual Investments
Important copies of original add manuscripts and documents are sold at high value. An example is the John Dunlap declaration of independence sold for $8.14 million in 2000. He is a Pennsylvanian printer who in the 18th century printed the number of copies which a few years back, the same copy kept in a $4 picture frame. Bought at a Pennsylvanian flea market, came into the hands of the man, and such stories catched the interest of the people. They dream finding antiques from antique shops and flea market to find once in lifetime means to become rich. They risk their money for these coins, antiques and high end wines. But they have qualities being wise and clever enough to detect fake and fabrications and even forgeries.
Investing in unusual items like the aforementioned requires a keen sense of wit and wisdom by placing oneself on the shoe of the dealers and collectors. Make sure that the items are signed and on their original boxes. Master the skill of detecting fake news and originality of the old unusual items and learn the prudence of skillful selling of such items.
10. Art
Passion and high interest in the arts are conditions in investing in the arts like painting. High-end art has been an attractive investment for decades and most especially in this economic downturn. Buying paintings and planning stakes on these as investment take you years in keeping and maintaining. But surely, if the season calls for this kind hit the market, you will be the jackpot winner. Collectors who do not have much money for original painting go for neophyte art works or non-professional art paintings. Perspective, color and composition are attributes or qualities clear on the mind of major artist.
9. Sports Memorabilia/Collectibles
A collector of Sports Memorabilia and other collectible items in the game and sports must have a room filled with these priceless items. But investments of these items mostly fall into the hands of profiled investors. Practical reasons like buying and keeping autographed Sports Memorabilia and items or collectibles and keeping them for future source of income/money might do good on your sense of satisfaction.
8. Comic Books
Comic books are rare properties that young and adults have owned their modern years. The release of Superman cartoon had made millionaires of $1.5 million for a 50 years old copy as reported by CNN. Ordinary items like comic books that are in the bookshelves today are potential sources of money.
7. Coins
A 1943 bronze Lincoln penny command a price of $1.7 million according to the Auction News Network. The penny is part of the war effort during the World War II. At this time, commemorative coins manufactured by the Central Bank have become part of the item collections. But certain rules of the regulatory board passed punishable terms on collectors selling coins.
6. Wine
Wine kept in the old cellars from distilleries centuries or ages ago demand high price for this high-end wine. Best wines are kept in a moderate controlled room temperature to get the high quality fermentation process.
5. Toys
Toys are the child’s most notable companion in the childhood. They never fade in their usefulness in the child’s early years. But they are not simply the thing for the garbage if worn out of use. The stuffed bears make big Margarete Steiff of Germany – 1905 16-inch Steiff cinnamon bear according to Miller has worth $10,000.
Investing in toys require you to choose those that remain in the list of the in-demand in the market sort of items and keep up with the trends. Visit antique shops and flea market and litter top shops around the corner for sale items. Keep them in their boxes or containers away from the probable distortions & bites of insects and pets. Broken toys no longer appeal investors.
4. Rare Books
Once in a lifetime kind of array of rare books on the shelf proved to be a worthy investment in the future. From the source Lavery, the National Library of Ireland acquired the bulk of papers from author James Joyce for $11.7 million in 2002. It is advisable to buy rare books that have gotten your interest. They could be a good find in local antique stores, libraries or garage sales though books dealers and house of auctions is the best provider of the rarest kind. Signed books invest and make money in the new authors that trends their value periodically increases.
3. Antique Firearms and Militaria
A collection of antique firearms that has long been deposited in the farthest recesses could be the most expensive item in the market. Investors of some sort earn hefty amount from set of medieval body armor car worth $100,000. These civil war items and memorabilia like uniforms, letters and medals have high value as well. Restoration of theses weaponry to their original state for display in the arsenals/infantry could be expensive and greatly influence the price.
2. Classic Cars
Actors collect cars and its reasonable because they are in the lime light. Cars paired with styles created lifestyles of rich and famous. The likes of Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld have their parade of collection in millions. Classic cars are standards of all things. The 1967 Mustang cost a few thousand dollars as car’s scarcity has caused impact on its value. And a 1969 Shelby has worth $185,000. Vintage cars always take the collectors interest because of their nostalgic appeal. Ferrari and Rolls Royce demand high price/stakes in the market. They are the most modern and upgraded models that offered comfortability and luxury.
1. Instruments
The quality of musical instruments has lived through ages in the names of the maker and the craft of rarity. Examples are the violins by Antonio Stradivari 1,100 prices in the 17th century. Guitars as used by Eric Clapton had worth $959,500 in 2004 as sold in the market. British pop star George Michael bought the piano that John Lennon had used and paid $2.08 million at Christies London Auction House.
