Investment Competition
Following the enormous success of last year's competition, for which we gave away a £5,000 investment portfolio, we are thinking bigger for 2008...
We have 5 fantastic prizes, all with excellent investment pedigree, totaling nearly £10,000 to be won. We have something for everyone. A signed photo of the world's greatest golfer, striking signed photos from a pair of Hollywood's most iconic stars, a signed album from one of the world's biggest bands and a signed football shirt from, arguably, the best player the game has ever seen.
These items have emotional value that we cannot put a price on, but they can also offer the lucky owner excellent investment potential. Just look at the growth each personality has achieved over the last decade.*
| Item |
Personality |
1997 Price |
2007 Price** |
% Increase |
| F68260 |
Tiger Woods |
£950 |
£1,750 |
84.2% |
| F66854 |
Marlon Brando |
£875 |
£2,500 |
185.7% |
| F67450 |
Audrey Hepburn |
£850 |
£1,600 |
88.2% |
| F68636 |
The Rolling Stones |
£900 |
£4,950 |
450% |
| F69496 |
Pele |
£100 |
£850 |
750% |
* Please note: These prices refer to signed photographs only and these prices may vary depending on the quality of the item and its significance. Prices taken from the Fraser's 100 Autograph Index. Click here to see the index.
** 2008 prices are published in November 2008
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| Alan Westbrook (right) with his wife, Adrian Roose (left) and Geoff Anandappa |
The winner of last year's competition was understandably delighted. Alan Westbrook of Hertfordshire, UK said:
"I've been grinning like a Cheshire cat ever since I learned of winning the prize draw - my portfolio has doubled in value! The good people at Stanley Gibbons are a pleasure to do business with and I would heartily recommend anyone thinking of investing in rare stamps and autographs to have a chat with them."
While Alan was collecting his prize, Cheryl (a keen David Bowie fan) took the opportunity of adding to her collection from the extensive selection of memorabilia at Fraser's Autographs.
For your chance to follow in Alan's footsteps, simply fill out the form below and submit it to us. You will then be entered into a free prize draw for your choice of item from those indicated above.
Even if you don't win, here are a few good reasons to consider investing in rare autographed material:
- A guaranteed minimum return of up to 6% per annum***
- An unlimited upside
- If you had purchased one of each item comprising the Fraser's 100 Index in 1997 it would have cost you just under £78,500. Those items would now be worth almost £288,000.
- Much more fun than a share certificate and an immense pride of ownership
*** Subject to terms and conditions.