Part2
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‘the contences 4-H the ane which fits each gap
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A catalogue of sporting memories
Jmagine that you are atterainga Cup Final in which
ln relatively wisucceantl football tear enjoys al
‘unexpected triumph. Whatever you do, you should
vale absolutely certaia that youdon't throw away
the programme that you bought on your way to
the ground to tell you about the game, becase
[and other sporteielated objects, ight be worth a
Jot of money one day.
‘puction houses and dears have quickly realived
the potential m such nostalgia. apd_are_ now
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football the national Bitsh sport, is perfect for
thls abt s rich In such treasures.
But it is only In recent years that
i hooses have entered the market, bringing
ational exposure and helping prices to rise
(dramatically, Mike Ashton, a specialist in sporting
tnemorabilla, Says, 1S & growing market: To
een prices rising extreenely quickly. Most of the
prope bidding ar private collectors ancl dealers;
however, there are also some investors at the
auctions.
‘Ashton goes on, “There is plenty of material of
‘untelavable quality and quantity hidden away and
forgotten in private houses all over this country:
is favourite story is of an old Indy who was
‘dearing out her attic and found hier husband's
She autograph collection. Asnvon says, “She sae
Iteraily set to throw it in the bin, But her son
tld her to seat and called” Alter examining it
‘Ashton telephoned her and asked her to sit down
‘When he tokd her it was worth more than $10.00,
she was amazed
‘The recent growth in football's popularity the UK
thas been alange actor fa theincreasing éemand 1or
memorabilia over the last few years.
‘An example of this 1s ie growing aumber of
football museums, az well as themed restaurants,
winch have » constant need for exhibits, All of
this has helped to push up the value of football
nostalgla
[GJ Por exampie. a beginner looking to
invest in nostalala can pick up programmes {rom
the 1950s for just 85
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‘eS yaute photos that make the best avestient|
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