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I'd like to discuss alternative investments, but still tied to PMs.
Is any fren in possession of :
>antique PM items
>art/craft
>collectibles in non-coin form
?

I know collectibles/old cars/etc.. are becoming a non-fringe part of the modern portfolio, and they often vastly outperformed the markets this past decade.
I wonder if it's the same for PM collectibles/antique?

I'm asking because i feel like they have the best of both worlds :
>minimum value is guaranteed by the metal content
>extra value from collectibility can outperform the PM content in a crab scenario
Not only that, but because they are made out of materials made to last, they don't face the issue of many others collectibles like mtg cards, rare books, stamps, etc.. who are very fragile and fear excess heat and humidity. Moreover, they all have hallmarks making them easy to identify.


Personally, i started to collect pre-revolutionary silverware i can find on ebay. I'm only picking stuff who is close to spot for now, so the "collectible" cost is basically zero for me. But if it were to become trendy or whatever, then it will outperform the simple metal value.

Any fren to share their idea/collection concerning antique PM?