Uber-rich collectables: A 66 million-year-old dinosaur skull and $14m pre-loved Birkin bag
Despite economic challenges affecting general consumer spending, the ultra-wealthy continue to invest heavily in high-value collectibles with historical significance and provenance. Items such as a 66 million-year-old dinosaur skull and Jane Birkin’s personal Hermès bag, which sold for $14.38 million, are seeing strong demand. Fractional ownership platforms like Timeless Investments are also gaining popularity, allowing diversified investment in luxury assets with returns seen in sectors like art and rare fossils.
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