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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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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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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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The amazing Spider-Man comic-book sale
Reviews Comics are as beloved and valuable as anything on canvas. Chris Carter reports
By Chris Carter Published
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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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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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Collectables: a busy month for watch lovers
Reviews A number of rare and valuable timepieces are up for grabs this November. Chris Carter reports
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Fractional ownership: buy a share of an $8.6m postage stamp
Reviews Stanley Gibbons hopes to find a host of buyers for its most prestigious acquisition – an $8.6m British Guiana One-Cent Black on Magenta stamp – through a new fractional ownership scheme. But tread carefully, says Chris Carter.
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