39 years ago today Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the Moon.
You'll see a lot of news coverage about this today.
However you'll see 10 times as much in a year's time on the 40th anniversary.
Armstrong was joined by colleague Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin at 0315 GMT and the two collected data before planting the Stars and Stripes flag at 0341 GMT.
They also unveiled a plaque bearing President Nixon's signature and an inscription reading: "Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon July 1969 AD. We came in peace for all mankind."
We have a reproduction of this plaque signed by the three astronauts AND President Nixon...
After filming their experience with a portable television camera the astronauts received a message from the US President.
President Nixon, in the White House, spoke of the pride of the American people and said: "This certainly has to be the most historic telephone call ever made."
Armstrong lives the life of a virtual recluse.
He doesn't sign autographs anymore.
Already, Neil Armstrong is the most elusive living signature.
In One year's time we believe the market will take off. The Moon Landings will once again be in the news.
The 40th anniversary of the Moon Landing is less than One year away.
And we love anniversaries.
Why? They generate publicity and publicity increases prices.
Position yourself now.
In One year's time the world's media will latch on to this news anniversary.
All the emotive memories will come flooding back.
The children who watched the Moon Landings in 1969 now have money in the bank.
Many will already be collectors, investing in the history of their country.
They will buy autographs and memorabilia relating to the Moon Landings.
And consider this:
3 of the 12 men who have walked on the moon have since passed away. Moon Landing memorabilia can only get rarer.
We have a limited amount of Moon Landing material available.
You can see them on this link
In One year's time we believe these prices will be looking very cheap.
They are already doing very nicely.
Armstrong alone is +847.4% in the last 10 years.
The Apollo 11 threesome are +442.9% in the same period.
And we believe the 40 year anniversary will provide a further boost.
Remember, Armstrong doesn't sign anymore...these items can only get rarer.
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Adrian Roose