| Reasons for owning collectibles | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| I enjoy the intrinsic value of the items | 79% |
| I consider the asset(s) a family heirloom for which I am the caretaker | 38% |
| I expect an increase in value and return on the investment | 32% |
| I enjoy being part of a community of people who share a similar interest | 26% |
| It is a safe asset that will hold its value | 19% |
| It is part of a philanthropic commitment or strategy | 6% |
| It is a tax strategy | 2% |
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Release date
May 2013
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Region
United States
Survey time period
February and March 2013
Number of respondents
711 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Age of respondents: Average 53 years old
-Age 18-32: 15 percent (Gen Y or Millennials)
-Age 33-48: 23 percent (Gen X)
-Age 49-67: 47 percent (Baby Boomers)
-Age 68+: 15 percent.
- 62 percent men
- 38 percent women.
The 711 people interviewed for this nationwide survey were high net worth or ultra high net worth individuals.
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