Coins, Stamps & Books
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If you love edgy bets, the Bitcoin may be for you, but given its newness and volatility, the alternative currency used for Internet transactions has passionate fans and critics.
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A multimillion dollar Shakespeare First Folio up for auction gets a lot of attention. But for most collectors, books represent a stable, long-term investment. It’s a rarefied pursuit, one that can be financially rewarding if you have the necessary expertise, diligence, and patience.
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With precious metals prices soaring in recent years, both bullion and rare coins have become a hot-ticket item among investors seeking to diversify their portfolio.
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We have compiled a list of the 15 most expensive coins, including those that are widely considered priceless. Check out the list!
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Stamps is a collectors' market first and foremost. “The best collectors have a passion to find the best quality," says one expert. "Investors get murdered.”
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The postage stamp collection of Robert H. Cunliffe was auctioned off last year by Spink Shreves Galleries. Click to some of the rare stamps put to auction and the prices they sold for.
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Along with baseball cards, comic books represent an important component of the collectibles market, and can prove to be quite profitable for collectors holding highly sought-after and rare items.
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New York is the birthplace of comic books, and the New York Comic Con, at just five years old, has become a respectable contender as the “it” place for a pop-culture celebration. The show, Friday through Sunday, offers plenty to do and see.