Ideas

Maybe you should take a lok at
http://www.proshareclubs.co.uk/
Tommy

Been done

Creator, do you have anything that would separate you from the competition ?

Anything ?

Nothing!

Still, an interesting idea. Perhaps some answers to the questions that Motiggidy asks would help differentiate his/her idea from the competition.

Heh. Vanhees' suggestion was about stock market investment clubs. This is completely unrelated to my ideas of pooled investment in collectible assets. Its also unrelated to WOC style prediction of auction/sale prices of such assets in the future.

Anyone have any sites that are actually similar?

Why not just buy ebay lol.

I see where you are going with this... but most people that buy those things do not buy them for resale they buy them because they have a passion for the items.

Kevin_cox, I suppose you'd expect ebay to rise in value if item prices rise on average, but we're talking about specific categories and specific items in those categories. It doesn't use WOC to pick individual items. Its also tethered to ebay's management and business practices.

Gods_light, We'd encourage collectors to contribute - they'd be the most passionate and knowledgeable members. The investors can become passionate if the want to or just provide money. Also, lots of people do collect for the investment purposes, I think you are mistaken. The hope for appreciation and the passion are intertwined.

Wow, this idea is brilliant. Although, if it's not created soon, the government may destroy your market. I just read an article in Vanity Fare about [URL http://www.vanityfai...7/05/wolff200705]the private equity bubble[/URL]. Which I think if I'm reading this right, is what this is geared toward. And what better a market than the people with all the money! Kudos to you sir. Let me know how I can help.

Gods_Light, I think you need to look into the higher sector of private equity owners. I think you'll come to realize, as have I, that they are quite smart with their money. Many of the "higher ups," even though they may be passionate about enjoying these things, they become more passionate about the ability to continue to enjoy these "items." And of course, that ability is made possible through their private equity. This is most prevalent when you look at the "value" of money. The "value" of a currency is subject to change, constantly, and lies outside the control of the individual. The "value" of private equity will, at the least, remain constant, and most likely will increase over time. Especially with fine art, wine, etc.

Thanks for the encouragement DrV.

I also had some articles about this area that I forgot to publish. Here are some:
http://www.nytimes.c...038;exprod=permalink
http://www.pacpubser...-99/ashenfelter.html
http://www.liv-ex.co..._page.jsp?pageId=100