The Best Time to Buy Collectibles Is When

question 54

Multiple Choice

The best time to buy collectibles is when:

• A)the bloom is off the market and dealers are overburdened with inventory.
• B)there is a weekly story in The Wall Street Journal or BusinessWeek about fortunes being made in the collectible market.
• C)the economic outlook is moving from inflation to deflation.
• D)the economy is at a peak, headed for a downturn.

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