Chris Carter
Chris Carter spent three glorious years reading English literature on the beautiful Welsh coast at Aberystwyth University. Graduating in 2005, he left for the University of York to specialise in Renaissance literature for his MA, before returning to his native Twickenham, in southwest London. He joined a Richmond-based recruitment company, where he worked with several clients, including the Queen’s bank, Coutts, as well as the super luxury, Dorchester-owned Coworth Park country house hotel, near Ascot in Berkshire.
Then, in 2011, Chris joined MoneyWeek. Initially working as part of the website production team, Chris soon rose to the lofty heights of wealth editor, overseeing MoneyWeek’s Spending It lifestyle section. Chris travels the globe in pursuit of his work, soaking up the local culture and sampling the very finest in cuisine, hotels and resorts for the magazine’s discerning readership. He also enjoys writing his fortnightly page on collectables, delving into the fascinating world of auctions and art, classic cars, coins, watches, wine and whisky investing.
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Latest articles by Chris Carter
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Benetti’s stylish champion
Miscellaneous The Motopanfilo sailed to victory at the Design & Innovation Awards
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Classic car collectors step on the gas as prices rise
Reviews Prices in classic-car markets are starting to look frothy
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Villa Gaia Rock: perfect harmony in Corfu
Reviews Blend in with your surroundings at the new Villa Gaia Rock in Corfu.
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Boom times for the collectable watch market
Features Vintage and collectable watches are setting records at auction. Chris Carter reports.
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Three auctions for book lovers
Reviews Three upcoming auctions give readers a chance to find out what authors think of their classics.
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Two stunning Sicilian villas
Reviews There is so much to see in Sicily, says Chris Carter. Villa stays allow you to take it all in.
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The $15m violins up for auction
Reviews Instruments from Antonio Stradivari and Giuseppe Guarneri – the “da Vincis of violins” – are fetching stellar prices at auction.
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Collectables: the scramble for blue diamonds
News Coloured diamonds are securing bigger prices at auction, says Chris Carter
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The race to put art on the moon
Features Two space cadets are hoping for a big pay day by putting works of art on the moon. Chris Carter reports
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The Yamaha Fizzy – how a 1970s moped became a £10,000 collector’s item
Features Surviving examples of the Yamaha FS1-E - a cheap moped originally meant for teenagers – are fetching serious money among motorcycle enthusiasts.
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Spring sees iconic art going under the auctioneer’s hammer
Features The art market has seen a flurry of high-profile sales as the spring auction season hots up. Chris Carter reports
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Carbonados: the enigma of black diamonds
Features Chris Carter reports on the extremely rare black diamonds that fetch millions at auction.
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How to invest in luxury goods
Cover Story Luxury goods is an industry that thrives on conspicuous consumption. It's had a surprisingly good pandemic, and there are plenty of reasons to expect that to continue as it taps into younger consumers.
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Martinware pottery: grotesque birds soar in value
Features The market in “Martinware” pottery is booming with many of the grotesque figures fetching tens of thousands of pounds. But there are still bargains to be had, says Chris Carter.
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Rhodes: where the sun god reigns supreme
Reviews Chris Carter soaks up the rays on the Greek island of Rhodes in a newly redeveloped resort
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The amazing Spider-Man comic-book sale
Reviews Comics are as beloved and valuable as anything on canvas. Chris Carter reports
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Collecting lego: the profits to be had in plastic bricks
Reviews Lego can be a good investment – if you buy the right sets. Chris Carter reports
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The priciest artworks of 2021
Reviews The temperature in the art market keeps soaring. Chris Carter reports on 2021's biggest art deals.
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A perfect spot for some wild swimming
Reviews A dip in some icy waters in Devon will set you up for the New Year, says Chris Carter.
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NFTs – the blockchain art frenzy
Reviews Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) became big business for the art world in 2021. Chris Carter reports
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Travel: three cosy UK rural retreats for the winter
Reviews Enjoy spectacular views in comfort this winter at these three luxurious UK rural retreats, says Chris Carter
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Three of the best Christmas markets
Reviews Lovers of festive German markets will have to find them on these shores this year. Chris Carter reports.
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Whisky is the hot new thing for collectors
Reviews Youngsters and Asians are developing a taste for firewater. Chris Carter reports.
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Ferrari 812 Competizione: an extraordinary new supercar
Reviews Ferrari’s latest offering is the 812 Competizione – an exciting harbinger of the brand’s future.
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