Speculators know no bounds (1 Viewer)

[damian]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-11974405

How is this for a return on speculation. The item cost 54 USD in 1895. Now it is sold for 2.2 million USD. That is a return on investment.

 

[Njja]

Yes but for a History Buff, or Custor fan, what an incredible item. It really

belongs in the Smithsonian.

 

[jazzeum]

I assume there's no authenticity, chain of custody issues.

 

[Njja]

Might be since it was in possesion of a Museum.

 

[lancer]

Pre-auction speculation had the pennant's value as possibly up to 5 million dollars, so 2.2 million might be a relative bargain. -- Al