Sprinter asked:


I’ve narrowed down what I’d like to invest in to the following:

Numismatics
Paintings (all types)

DANE

2 Responses to “Antiques investing - How long should I study before jumping in?”

1. Michael M on December 16th, 2009 7:32 am

   Really know what you are talking about before you jump in. Really study them. Watching shows like antique roadshow is a good start, people who do this say they got their start from watching that show. You have the potential to make a lot of money, but on the flip side you can easily loose money too. Its a dangerous game, but the rewards can be great. Good Luck!

2. Doctor Deth on December 18th, 2009 4:25 pm

   those are the LAST things you should think about for “Investments” - collectibles like comic books, coins & stamps, you’;re lucky if you can get 30% of “catalog” value back when you go to sell - silver and gold coins are about the only exception and you should should only buy paintings if you like looking at them and any kind of “antiques or collectibles” can go down in value as well as up. and unless you plan on holding onto to any kind of non-liquid investment (not quickly converted to cash at current value) for at least 25 yrs - don’t bother, your chances of making money on it are very slim