Collect things ? Passion or investment?
Had a true Anatidaephobiker enter the then apartment of my parents in the mid-1980s, that would have become a total disaster. To understand this sentence, you have to know two things. First, anatidaeophobia is the irrational fear (phobia) of being stared at by ducks. Yes, that's really true. Second, my mother has collected everything related to ducks at this time. As a result, there was hardly a spot in the apartment that was not under strict observation of one or the other plush, clay, wood or glass duck. Even if you crouched on the Gästeklo, there was a soap dispenser in duck form. Why ducks? I have no idea, honestly. Incidentally, my mother also does not.
Man as a collector
The small anecdote at the beginning serves only to illustrate which bizarre outgrowths can bring a real passion for collecting. The ducks of my mother are there (thank God) a rather harmless example. On the other hand, Scandinavia thriller à la Commissar Wallander is a bit more violent. Since these gloomy strips flicker across German screens, we know that serial killers like to collect various body parts of their victims. What exactly to do with it? Let's not deepen that at this point better, there are pictures that you can not get rid of. Instead, do we prefer to dedicate ourselves to the average German collector who specializes in the collection of stamps, beer mats or BMWs? everyone according to his style and the contents of his wallet. Again, the question of "why ?? Not every philatelist uses his stamp collection as a first aid for a romantic rendezvous in the style of: Shall I show you my stamp collection?
Genetic predisposition
It would be conceivable that in every collector a genetically transmitted code of behavior of real hunters and gatherers from the past. While the typical Stone Age man was on a mammoth hunt, the rest of the tribe gathered berries, mushrooms and roots. For dinner then came on the hunt captured mammoth steak and the collected satiety side dishes together on the plate. Collecting was therefore definitely not a hobby, but a vital work in the daily struggle for existence. But what does man of modern times do with his genetically programmed collection drive? Quite clear: He seeks in a kind of skipping action another field of activity, ie collecting object and collecting wildly fast.
Tip: Collect as investment
TV shows such as? Bares for Rares show that collectibles sometimes have a not inconsiderable monetary value in addition to their ideals? or? The junk troop - The money is in the basement ?. When the retailers shed crackling banknotes for shabby stuffed animals in Horst Lichter's award-winning afternoon show, everyone dreams of a valuable surprise find in their own attic. But those who do not want to rely on such coincidence, can also specifically acquire things, store them and hope for an increase in value. Given the current interest rate policy, this is worth considering. In order to actually benefit from this investment, start-up capital, patience, precise knowledge of the market and appropriate know-how are necessary. The following compilation lists examples of various collection items that may increase in value over the coming years. The emphasis is clearly on? Can ?, there are no guarantees.
Sneakers
From a sneaker to a cult object? In the meantime there are specialist shops and file sharing for the collectors of the stylish treadmills. Particularly popular are new editions of popular classics, which only come on the market in small numbers and promise (unworn) an enormous increase in value.
Lego kits
Who in 2007 for the Lego kit? Ultimate Collector? S Millennium Falcon? has knocked the proud price of around 500 euros, may today look forward to a resale value of 6,500 euros. Assuming that the kit did not fall into the hands of the next generation and was assembled. A mortal sin among Lego collectors. If you buy Lego kits not as a toy, but as a collector's item, the following applies: Keep in original condition, store and wait.
whiskey
Experts predict a strong increase in value for selected types of whiskey in the next 10 to 20 years. The most promising are here bottlings of single malt Scotch whiskey renowned distilleries such as Macallan, Dalmore or Ardbeg. The purchase prices depend on the number of bottled bottles (good is less than 10,000) and start at around 100 euros. And if, contrary to expectations, the noble drop does not increase in value, you can still drink it yourself. Cheers.
Luxury handbags
Using the example of the Birkin bag produced by the luxury fashion brand Hermès since 1984, the added value of luxury handbags is particularly impressive. With an average return of 14 percent, the Birkin bag easily outshines other value assets. If you buy the cheapest Birkin bag today for a bargain price of around 8,000 euros, you can expect a doubling of the value in 10 years.
