Cultural Assets

What makes something “vintage?” For us, it’s something that stands the test of time.

Cultural assets are historical and socially valuable artifacts that probably belong in a museum. This is a wide category that includes stuff like antique maps, war memorabilia, movie props, and even stuff from recent decades, like vintage electronics.

We research and write about opportunities from time to time. Follow this asset if you’re interested. We’ll send occasional updates.

Recently Published

investment analysis for apple ipod 2001

Invest in an OG iPod

Today, we’re covering the investment opportunities for original apple equipment:
-Apple iPod 2001 1st Edition (Sealed)

star wars darth vader toy

Invest in Darth Vader

Today, we’re covering investment opportunities for Darth Vader:
-1978 Star Wars Kenner Darth Vader Action Figure IPO’ing on Otis

Lunar Meteorite

Invest in a Lunar Meteorite

Today, we’re covering investment opportunities for Meteorites:
-A Lunar Meteorite IPO’ing on Rally
-Opportunities to buy tiny slices of this same meteorite. Like actual fractions of it that you can have in your house.

Apple iPhone 2G A1203

Invest in an iPhone

Today we’re digging into a special piece of cultural history – First run original iPhone 2G sealed in its box.

Albert Einstein Signed Letter on God

Invest in Einstein

Today, we’re covering the investment opportunities Albert Einstein Memorabilia:
-Albert Einstein Signed Letter on God IPO’ing on Rally

Optimus Prime 1984 Transformers G1 Pepsi

Invest in an OG iPod & a Transformer

Today, we’re covering the investment opportunities for two iconic items from the recent(ish) past:
-Apple iPod 2001 1st Edition (Sealed)
-Optimus Prime 1984 Transformers G1 Pepsi Edition AFA 85
-Plus, an early arbitrage opportunity

NASA Apollo 11 Buzz Aldrin Control Stick

Invest in the Moon Landing

Today we’re digging into a special piece of space history – Buzz Aldrin’s control stick from Apollo 11. It trades 1 July 2021 starting at 0930 EST on Rally.

Bleu Saphir Lezard

Trading Update – Hermes Birkin Handbags

This is part of a new feature – a deep dive into assets that are trading this week. In this case, two Hermès Birkin Bags:
-A 25 CM Bleu Saphir Lezard that opens for trading Wednesday, June 16th at 9:30 AM EST
-A 20 CM Blue Sellier Faubourg that opens for trading Friday, June 18th at 9:30 AM EST

Carlos Santana Gibson SG Guitar (Signed)

Invest in Carlos Santana

Today, we’re covering the investment opportunities for Carlos Santana:
-Carlos Santana Gibson SG Guitar (Signed) IPO’ing on Rally
-Some sealed vinyl albums that are remarkably affordable

Apple iPhone 2G A1203

Invest in an original sealed Apple iPhone 2G

Today, we’re covering the investment opportunities for original sealed iPhones:
-First run original iPhone 2G sealed in its box
-Several other original iPhones available at auction

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