At the time I was manufacturing automobile parts and equipment, so I framed several early automotive stocks and displayed them on my office walls. One reason for this fascinating hobby's success is that it is a pure collectible, it is not a branch or offshoot of any other hobby, it is an original conception. With over 100,000 active collectors worldwide. There are no price guides and very few knowledgeable texts in the field and many items can be found at prices well below their actual value. Aside from dealers in stocks and bonds, there are many places where antique stocks and bonds can be found, flea markets, antique and collectible shows.
Estate sales can furnish the collector with a plethora of great material.
This treasure hunting can be enjoyable and very profitable. The owning and acquisition of material is just one aspect of the hobby. Another equally important factor is research. It is an education in the economic history of the United States. A trip to the library will provide you with insight into the financial creativity and adaptability through the use of capital, and this data can augment any collection.