This Month
These art collectors have lost $250k on NFTs. They still love them
Four years ago, demand for digital art embedded in a blockchain was off the scale. But while bitcoin is still surging, non-fungible tokens are struggling.
Why the ultra-rich are investing in weird collectables
Forget buying a Picasso. The 1 per cent want nostalgic artefacts such as early computers and dinosaur bones – and auctioneers are struggling to keep up.
$100k boost: Bill Ackman-backed trading cards aren’t just for collecting
Winners Alliance and the Professional Tennis Players Association say the collectables are helping those further down the rankings who often struggle financially.
June
Why you’re seeing cutting-edge art when checking into high-end hotels
For enthusiasts and collectors, the pursuit of fine pieces knows no bounds. In Hong Kong, The Peninsula is leading the pack hoping to captivate the market.
A piece of this seminal ’80s film could be yours for $460,000
Anyone? Anyone? Taking bids now for the vest worn by Matthew Broderick in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”.
March
Inside the homes of Australia’s most connected art collectors
Ever wondered how to showcase artwork to let them shine? A new book peeks into the homes of prominent art collectors around the country.
Hidden under Central Station lies a clock collector’s paradise
A secure chamber in the catacombs of the Sydney rail hub holds a decade-old collection of timepieces. It’s worth thousands – but rail bosses are unsure what to do with it.
January
NFTs flounder despite crypto resurgence
2024 was the worst year for the non-fungible token market since 2020. Sales fell almost 20 per cent, despite a cryptocurrency rebound.
October 2024
How the parents of Baby Boomers were enticed to cruise
A rare collection of vintage posters reflects an era when travel was a voyage into the unknown.
September 2024
An Australian billionaire paid $45,000 for these sneakers
Sneakers, handbags, watches, number plates, sports cars. If you like nice things, and to signal your success to the world, there are clever ways to invest to ensure your assets keep gaining value.
August 2024
Ultra-luxe pyjamas, Wedgwood dog bowls and other unexpected delights
Elevate the everyday with our selection of household items and wardrobe staples given an extra-special twist.
July 2024
Langtons eyes $1m sales from vintage Champagne auction
The Australian fine wine marketplace is partnering with expert Tyson Stelzer to offer rare European and wartime vintages.
Why Millennials will pay $1000 for your old shirts
Forty years after the launch of Mambo, young Australians are again obsessed with the brand.
March 2024
Is Don Bradman’s number plate really worth $200k?
NSW is selling more historic licence plates but the Don’s isn’t the most expensive one on offer.
February 2024
How to pass on a prized collection to your kids
Precious collections of art, furniture, wine and watches are increasingly part of inheritances. What’s the best way to pass on these assets?
January 2024
Collectors and wannabes take note: Melbourne Art Fair is where it’s at
A total reboot of the 35-year-old fair is on track to attracting the big money away from its behemoth NSW counterpart, Sydney Contemporary
December 2023
Tony Davis reveals his best drive of 2023
Our motoring writer tested dozens of cars on all kinds of routes during the year, but nothing beat driving two Benz classics along the California coast.
Collecting classic cars for fun - and profit
Most cars will depreciate over time, but keen investors know that certain models will always buck that trend.
November 2023
Why you need to be in the room at auctions
How would-be buyers missed their chance to purchase works at Deutscher and Hackett’s final sale of the year when they failed to hear their phones.
This Sydney exec’s collectables are worth a deposit on a house
Orbic executive vice-president Danny Adamopoulos has been collecting model trains for almost 35 years – the track layout is so large it occupies his garage.