Since I was a child, my father had a strong interest in collecting and had high expectations. He believes that collecting something valuable can not only satisfy one's own aesthetics and emotions, but also bring oneself wealth after appreciation.
I have also been influenced by their generation, and I have had a certain interest in collecting since I was a child, and I have also learned some knowledge and skills of collecting from them. I also used to collect things like books, toys, stamps, etc.
However, as time went by, I found that some of the items I had collected for more than 10 years have now become old objects that no one cares about, not only did not appreciate in value, but depreciated a lot, and even caused me some trouble and trouble.
The sorrow of stamps.
As I remember, the first thing I started collecting was stamps. I think stamps are a very meaningful collectible, because stamps can not only record history, convey culture, but also show art.
At that time, I was very optimistic about the appreciation potential of the stamp market. I heard that some stamps are the best of the collecting world, so I plucked up the courage to invest in the so-called "treasures". Therefore, in 2004, I spent 500 yuan each set to acquire 12 sets of "Commemorative Special Stamps".
At first, I was expecting that in a few years, the value of these special stamps would increase dramatically. But reality brutally punctured my illusions. Over time, I discovered that the stamps did not appreciate in value as much as I had imagined.
To my added frustration, I recently discovered that the market price of these stamps was much lower than when I bought them, and in the end, I sold half of them for a set of 200 yuan. Considering the cost of my investment and the value of my time, my losses were actually quite large.
The helplessness of porcelain.
My father was also a lover of old objects, and he had a special love for porcelain, and he often went to some antique markets to find objects that he considered valuable. 10 years ago, he once heard that there was a batch of porcelain that was said to be from the ** period, so he did not hesitate to take it back. I remember when he proudly told me that these were the treasures of the past.
After so many years, he found that no one cared about these porcelains at all, and the market was flooded with a large number of the same porcelain, **and all the time**, and even some porcelain had fallen to the price of cabbage.
And the quality of his porcelain is not outstanding, some of the porcelain has obvious bumps and flaws, which seriously affects the overall aesthetics, and cannot be sold at all.
The trap of commemorative coins.
The Lunar New Year of 2024 is approaching, and some time ago, many people began to rush to buy commemorative coins and banknotes for the Year of the Dragon. I recall the experience of being persuaded by a friend in 2016 to spend more than 1,000 yuan to buy a batch of coins to commemorate the Year of the Monkey. Over the years, I have seen ***, but now I find that these commemorative coins are worthless, and they have returned to face value, and they have to bear the loss of freight on the Internet.
When the Year of the Monkey commemorative coins were purchased, they were reasonably reasonable and still in the early stages of sale. I thought that the Year of the Monkey coins would gradually appreciate in value as they have over the years, making it a good investment, after all, the number of Year of the Monkey coins is limited, and the supply exceeds the supply!
However, with the passage of time, the effect of this scarcity gradually disappeared, with the change of people's financial management and investment, the market for commemorative coins is shrinking more and more, and the collection of commemorative coins is becoming more and more deserted, and it has also returned to its face value.
The sorrow of ancient coins.
Years ago, collecting vintage coins became a popular cultural fad, and at first, I was swept up by the craze that collecting vintage coins could be rewarding. Ancient coins are only known on the surface of their ancient history, and their value is judged simply by how hyped they are. So, I blindly followed the trend and collected some touted ancient coins.
Later, I realized that my knowledge of ancient coins was too superficial. First of all, the question of the authenticity of ancient coins has become a huge concern. There are many counterfeit coins on the market, and my original collection was hardly professionally authenticated. This is a major mistake, because judging the authenticity based on appearance alone is often one-sided, and it is easy to be deceived.
In addition, the value of the article relative to the ancient coins plays a decisive role. And many of my collections, without exception, are washed goods in poor condition. In addition, there is a bubble problem in the ancient numismatic market. Many people believe that ancient coins have the potential to appreciate in value, and this perception is often exploited by speculators. They pushed the price through speculation and speculation, making the ancient coin market full of false information and exaggerated propaganda. My blind follower was deceived by this false craze.
Reflections on Collections.
Looking back now, I have to admit that my collecting experience was a failed episode. These collections did not live up to the value I expected, but instead caused me financial and psychological losses that I deeply regretted. As for the reasons for the failure, I would like to have the following:
Lack of expertise and discernmentThere is also a lack of adequate understanding of market and industry trends. Blindly believing in some irresponsible propaganda and hype without conducting in-depth investigation and research.
Not in control of your financial situation and risk tolerance. I was too impulsive and blindly investing without proper planning and evaluation.
3. Most importantly, IFailure to properly understand the true meaning and value of collecting, too much pursuit of material gains, and neglect of the importance of appreciation and experience.
To collect antiques, you should choose high-quality productsDon't invest in private general collections, have professional identification ability, don't be greedy, don't blindly follow the trend, and have your own vision and judgment.
Conclusion: Sharing a part of my experience is not to let everyone not collect, on the contrary, collecting is a kind of wisdom, but also a kind of taste. But to play collectibles, you must have your own collection philosophy and goals, as well as your own collection plan and strategy. Finally, everyone is reminded that collecting is risky!