The autograph market has proven to be no couch potatoe as a strong investment, with the Fraser’s100 Autograph index having out performed the UK stock and property markets since 1997.

As well as the traditional UK and US markets, new markets are opening up for this type of investment. Wealthy Russians now account for around 10% of collectors buyers and sellers.

Stanley Gibbons are offering investors a guaranteed minimum return contract which applies either to autographs or stamps based on predetermined time periods. The minimum investment amount of £5,000 with contract terms ranging from three to 20 years. Once purchased, you can enjoy the autographs in your own home or leave them in safe storage free of charge with Stanley Gibbons.

For those concerned about whether their particular screen or music hero did actually
sign, Fraser’s Autographs supply a guarantee of authenticity on all purchases. Plus holdings stored with them are regularly reviewed and valuation updates provided.

At the end of the period you can choose to roll over into a new contract and continue to enjoy ownership or sell privately, via auction or back to Stanley Gibbons themselves.

Stanley Gibbons is the world’s leading name in stamp collecting and has been around for a very long time, having been originally established in 1856. Today it trades as a public company and is listed on the London AIM (Alternative Investment Market).