The zero trading spread investment in rare stamps and signatures - Limited Edition: "The Platinum Investment Portfolio"

Christmas is one of those few times when I forget about work and focus on my family.

Before I "switch off" for Christmas, I have one more investment proposal you really don't want to miss.

This is the best offer I can make.

If you are serious about making money out of investing in collectibles, then this is for you.

I will get straight to the point as I have a nice glass of wine and a warm open fire to get back to.

The offer:

1. Minimum investment size: £100,000
2. Maximum investment size: £250,000
3. 20% discount to market value (immediate paper capital gain of 25%)
4. Staged payment plan - four quarterly instalments with the first payment due up-front
5. Portfolios only include rare stamps and signatures selected by me (my "best" stock items)
6. Free storage, insurance and annual valuations during term of investment
7. Guaranteed capital protection - if your portfolio goes down in value, you still get your money back
8. No tie in period - sell whenever you like (you can't sell however until you have fully paid for your portfolio)

Zero trading spread on exit

Now the really interesting part.

Your 5 options on exit:

1. Sell to Stanley Gibbons at 80% of market value (ie. zero trading spread taken by SG). Our normal terms are 75% of market value on exit
2. Instruct Stanley Gibbons to actively market your portfolio to our clients at full retail price at the time of exit. Stanley Gibbons will take a 50% share of profit on any sale
3. Sell your portfolio back to Stanley Gibbons at a price equal to your purchase price
4. Instruct Stanley Gibbons to sell your portfolio through its auctions on your behalf, commission free
5. Sell your portfolio privately if you think you can get a better price elsewhere

The financial examples below show your potential returns based on various scenarios. The highlighted column shows your best return for each scenario:

Assume an investment size of £250,000. With your 20% discount you will own a portfolio with a market value of £312,500 on inception. Your options and returns on exit are:

One point I should make though.

The return under option 2 is dependent on our ability to find buyers for the items in your portfolio. It generally takes a few months from the date you instruct us to sell for you to realise your funds.

Under option 1, you receive your funds as soon as you instruct us that you want to exercise that option. In other words, you invest with no trading spread and a quick exit route, no hassle. 10% return means 10%.

Exclusive Platinum Investment

This opportunity is only for serious investors. You need to be willing to invest at least £100,000 (four quarterly payments of £25,000).

The Platinum Investment Portfolio is a strictly limited edition product. I will only accept subscriptions up to a limit of £1 million. That means four investors could close the door on this.

I am only willing to do this to give an exceptional service to a few serious investors.

My view is that you will be so happy with this that you will go on to invest more in the future.

My desire is to develop a long lasting investment relationship with you built on trust together with investment performance.

This is my way of guaranteeing that I am successful in fulfilling my end of the bargain.

All you need to do to benefit from this unique offer is pick up the phone and call me on +44 1481 708273 (direct line).

Alternatively, you can e-mail me at mhall@stanleygibbons.co.uk and let me know how much you would like to invest together with your contact details.

I will not be back in the office until the 29^th of December and will be in until around 4pm on the 31^st of December.

All that leaves is for me to wish you a very happy festive season.