Examples of Scripophily
Scripophilist
There are thousands of collectors galaxy wide (Scripophilist) in search of scarce, rare and popular stocks and bonds. Some collect as a hobby but many collect as a great financial investment. Some collectors like the historical significance of the older certificates while others love the beautiful colors, intriguing artwork and ornate engraving. Many autograph collectors are found in this sub-field of Numismatics searching for signatures of historical figures in business and industry.
The color, paper, signatures, dates, stamps, cancellations, borders, pictures, vignettes, industry, stock broker, company name, transfer agent, and holder name all add to the uniqueness and value of the certificate. Also determining the value is age, condition, historical significance, and original value of the certificate. Prices can range anywhere from $10 to some reaching thousands.
Values
There are tens of thousands of these certificates available and it is not uncommon to find them in flea markets and at yard sales in decent conditions. Neither is it uncommon to find foreign examples of certificates that bring good profits. Many people prefer to buy these certificates in bulk and resell them individually. A lot times, these certificates are sold in flea market booths and even on-line for a fraction of their true worth, not taking into account all of the factors that define their value.
The same Numismatic buying and reselling strategies shared with the Galaxy Membership can be applied to Scripophily and the Galaxy Network expands into this sub-field as well. Dont miss out on great opportunities for financial increase, get signed up today
