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"Louis Eliasberg spent two decades acquiring his portfolio.
He was known to brag that he had invested over $300,000. The
gold part alone was liquidated in 1982 for a staggering $12,400,000. "
Yes, there are some outstanding success stories among collectors and the answers to three key questions can improve your chances of being one of them:
HOW DOES THE RARE COIN MARKET WORK?
It’s simply supply and demand, far less complicated than CDs, stocks and bonds. There is a natural market cycle and we’ve found that if you hold your rare coins for three to five years, you have an excellent opportunity for financial security.
Supply & Demand:
Imagine a drinking glass with some stones and water in it. The glass is ‘supply’ – it can’t get bigger, the stones represent ‘demand’ - collectors and investors, and the water is ‘value’. Put another stone in the glass, increasing the demand, and the water level, value, rises. That’s how the coin market works.
Only a limited number of rare coins exist. As new collectors enter the marketplace, increasing demand, the supply of coins dwindles and the value of rare coins increases. There may be short-term fluctuations but increasing demand and diminishing supply will always push prices upwards.
The Collector:
Three are many factors that influence the coin market such as the rare coin collector. The true coin collector has a passion for rare coins. Whether it is for a particular coin or a key date coin to complete a set in a collection. The rare coin collector has an impact on the market by taking advantage of buying coins when prices are low, which causes prices of rare coins to rise.
The Investor:
When prices are down, the investor will hold his portfolio of coins, waiting for the appropriate time to sell. If he is wise, he will acquire additional coins at a lower price. The hope of the investor is an upward move in coin prices, especially in times of inflation when the value of paper money has eroded. The rare coin investor knows he is protected with a proven inflation hedge which will protect his assets. It is also true that many investors become collectors as well.
Inflation:
Inflation is a major engine and driving force behind rare coin prices because dollars are worth less during inflationary periods. The intrinsic value of tangibles such as rare coins attracts those seeking ways to protect their wealth. Rare coins have always been a hedge against inflation. As the real rate of inflation grows, so will the number of money managers who recommend rare coins to their clients. This in turn will be a major factor in coin prices because as the demand for these rare coins grow so will coin prices.
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WHY SHOULD YOU OWN NUMISMATICS?
If you can afford rare coins – and it’s less expensive than many people think - numismatics offers benefits that we all should find attractive. There’s tremendous romance in the history, art and beauty of coins that we can hold in our hands, so collectors desire and compete for new examples, driving a vigorous market. Add to that a truly private asset with littler government interference to distort the marketplace, a high level of liquidity should you need it and, of course physical portability which gives you immediate control of your valuable coin assets.
Privacy:
Complete financial privacy is a major advantage when dealing with rare coins, unlike banks and other financial institutions which require social security numbers to identify accounts, we do not. Rare coins are your personal, private business and Signature Rarities will not discuss your dealings with anyone.
A Free Market Investment:
The rare coin market is virtually without government regulations. Rare coins supplied through us stand on their own merits, without the hindrance of subsidies, artificial price controls, or red tape. The rare coin market may be the purest unfettered supply and demand market left for you to invest in.
And did you know - with changes in European tax law in 2001, rare coins that trade at 30% above melt value are exempt from value added tax, between 10% and 25% in most European countries?
Liquidity:
The rare coin market is the most substantial and well organized of all the collectable markets. Today, because of third party certifications rare coins can actually trade over a network system very similar to the way the stock exchange works. In this network dealers can actually bid on thousands of coins. These dealers can do this sight unseen at specific bid and ask prices all of which is overseen by an administration and enforcement of rules, facilities, and a fair market which is conducive to trading.
Portable:
Rare coins do not need a lot of space, you can easily hide millions of dollars worth of coins in a small shoe box. Rare coins are hard assets that you can hold and enjoy in the palm of your hand.
And let's not forget:
Pleasure:
Rare coins are a chronicle of historically important cultures and provide valuable lessons in there commercial development. Many have slipped, into the realm of myth, while others have evolved into economic titans. The history, art, and value of your coin is something you will come to appreciate as you become more involved in this incredible and enjoyable hobby.
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WHY PURCHASE COINS FROM SIGNATURE RARITIES?
With two decades as collectors, enthusiasts and professional numismatists under our belt, we choose especially rare and attractive coins with appeal and solid investment value. Of most of them less than 100 are known to exist, many less than 20, all of them become forever linked to the owner. Our knowledge of the market helps you maximize your potential as a buyer or seller.
Quality:
Most of our coins are graded by a third party service such as NGC or PCGS. More importantly every coin offered by Signature Rarities must also meet the strictest criteria of our grading standards and must have what we call “eye appeal”. We buy select coins only, coins that will be desired by the true collector and professional numismatist.
A Major Source:
For nearly two decades Signature Rarities has been a major source for rare coins, both buying and selling at trade shows, private auctions, estates, and others. We are able to acquire the very finest of coins available.
Competitive Pricing:
Because of the enormous purchasing power of Signature Rarities and its knowledge in the field you will find our pricing extremely fair, especially when taking the quality of coins into consideration.
Plus, Signature Rarities will do for its customers what other companies will not . We will auction our customers' coins at one of our many auctions throughout the year, and, what’s more, Signature Rarities provides this service proudly to its customers free of charge. Signature Rarities is a major buyer and in constant need for fresh material, we may be in a position to purchase your coin or, because of our large customer base, Signature Rarities may have a collector or investor already in need of your coin.
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