{"id":201418,"date":"2024-05-01T03:52:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T08:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=201418"},"modified":"2024-05-01T16:04:17","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T21:04:17","slug":"limited-edition-gun-art-a-worthwhile-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/limited-edition-gun-art-a-worthwhile-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Limited-Edition Gun Art: A Worthwhile Investment?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Martinez_1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Alfredo Martinez M4 print. \" class=\"wp-image-201723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Martinez_1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Martinez_1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Martinez_1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Martinez_1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Martinez_1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I bought some limited-edition gun art recently.  Was it a wise investment?  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time:  <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">4<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to investing, there are generally two schools of thought: the Warren Buffet method and the &#8220;diversify your portfolio&#8221; approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For financial moguls like Warren Buffet, it\u2019s all about cherry-picking stellar investments through what could only be described as financial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/articles\/active-trading\/111214\/quants-what-they-do-and-how-theyve-evolved.asp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"limited-edition-gun-art-a-worthwhile-investment\" title=\"Limited-Edition Gun Art: A Worthwhile Investment?\">sorcery<\/a>, and then throwing serious money at them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the &#8220;buy what you know&#8221; model\u2014except what they know could fill libraries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Warren Buffett &amp; Charlie Munger: Diversification\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZJzu_xItNkY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;We think diversification, as practiced generally, makes very little sense for anyone who knows what they&#8217;re doing.  Diversification is a protection against ignorance&#8230;&#8221; &#8212; Warren Buffet. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the rest of us mere mortals, our strategy is more akin to culinary chaos\u2014flinging everything at the wall and hoping something sticks. This includes the usual suspects: stocks, real estate, bonds, and commodities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our philosophy? Not everything will stick, but overall, the economy tends to climb that proverbial wall over time. With a diversified portfolio, you&#8217;re set to win in the marathon, not the sprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-see-also-al-capone-s-favorite-gun-hits-the-auction-block\">SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/al-capones-favorite-gun-hits-the-auction-block\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"limited-edition-gun-art-a-worthwhile-investment\" title=\"Limited-Edition Gun Art: A Worthwhile Investment?\">Al Capone\u2019s Favorite Gun Hits the Auction Block<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let me share my investment buffet. My traditional platter includes equities (more than a dash of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investors.com\/etfs-and-funds\/sectors\/sp500-magnificent-7-stocks-dominate-even-more-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"limited-edition-gun-art-a-worthwhile-investment\" title=\"Limited-Edition Gun Art: A Worthwhile Investment?\">magnificent 7<\/a>), a sprinkle of precious metals, a few bonds (via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurydirect.gov\/marketable-securities\/treasury-bonds\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"limited-edition-gun-art-a-worthwhile-investment\" title=\"Limited-Edition Gun Art: A Worthwhile Investment?\">TreasuryDirect<\/a>), and an IRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there\u2019s the exotic section of my portfolio: cryptocurrency, rare whiskeys (bourbon\u2019s my poison), custom knives, and, of course, firearms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of these non-traditional investments stems from my passions, except for crypto\u2014let\u2019s be real, that\u2019s more roulette than investment at this point.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Frame_Selection-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The Martinez print at the framing store. \" class=\"wp-image-201724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Frame_Selection-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Frame_Selection-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Frame_Selection-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Frame_Selection-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Frame_Selection.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Picking out the right frame for the M4 print.  Decided to go with the black.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s my gov&#8217;t surplus 1911 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/cmp-1911s-yes-theyre-real-heres-how-to-buy-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"limited-edition-gun-art-a-worthwhile-investment\" title=\"Limited-Edition Gun Art: A Worthwhile Investment?\">from CMP<\/a>), my cherished bottles of Pappy, my collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/carrying-the-toughest-knife-in-the-world-the-busse-combat-game-warden\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"limited-edition-gun-art-a-worthwhile-investment\" title=\"Limited-Edition Gun Art: A Worthwhile Investment?\">Busse knives<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/chris-reeve-large-sebenza-21-greatest-production-folder\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"limited-edition-gun-art-a-worthwhile-investment\" title=\"Limited-Edition Gun Art: A Worthwhile Investment?\">Chris Reeve folders<\/a>, or my Colt wheelies, these are treasures that thrill beyond mere market value.  Whether they go up or down in price really doesn&#8217;t matter to me as I&#8217;m always happy to have &#8217;em. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, however, I dipped my toes into uncharted waters: gun art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few months back, GunsAmerica featured the captivating work of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/alfredo-martinez-from-gunsmith-to-celebrated-artist\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"limited-edition-gun-art-a-worthwhile-investment\" title=\"Limited-Edition Gun Art: A Worthwhile Investment?\">Alfredo Martinez<\/a>, an artist who blended his love for art and firearms in a drama-filled life saga. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Martinez started as a gunsmith and an arms dealer but evolved into a celebrated New York artist. He passed away last year at the tender age of 56.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-see-also-kansas-attorney-general-leads-lawsuit-against-atf-s-engaged-in-the-business-rule\">SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/kansas-attorney-general-leads-lawsuit-against-atfs-engaged-in-the-business-rule\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"limited-edition-gun-art-a-worthwhile-investment\" title=\"Limited-Edition Gun Art: A Worthwhile Investment?\">Kansas Attorney General Leads Lawsuit Against ATF\u2019s \u2018Engaged in the Business\u2019 Rule<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/M_PIC_1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Alfredo Martinez in front of his gun art.\" class=\"wp-image-196097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/M_PIC_1.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/M_PIC_1.jpg-210x300.webp 210w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/M_PIC_1.jpg-105x150.webp 105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alfredo Martinez in his art studio. <br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I ended up snagging an exclusive Martinez print\u2014specifically, the M4 with the grenade launcher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? Firstly, because it looked badass and I wanted something cool by my gun safe. Secondly, it&#8217;s a limited edition (1 of 50), so while it&#8217;s not going to fund my retirement, it should at least defend its value like my snake guns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/martinez_5-1024x829.jpg\" alt=\"Alfredo Martinez M4 print.  \" class=\"wp-image-201725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/martinez_5-1024x829.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/martinez_5-371x300.jpg 371w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/martinez_5-150x121.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/martinez_5-768x621.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/martinez_5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I put it on the wall in the den, near my gun safe.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I had it custom framed at Michaels ($160) \u2014because even gun art deserves a good suit.  I later learned from my girlfriend that I didn&#8217;t need to go with the custom job.  I could&#8217;ve found something in the store that probably would have fit for a fraction of the price.  Good to know for future reference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is this a sound investment? Time will tell. But as far as diversifying my portfolio goes, I figure there are worse ways to spend my money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested, they have a few prints left for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundersartclub.com\/alfredo-martinez-x-guns-america\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"limited-edition-gun-art-a-worthwhile-investment\" title=\"Limited-Edition Gun Art: A Worthwhile Investment?\">purchase<\/a>.  And, if you have a sec, drop me a line in the comment section and let me know what you think.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"limited-edition-gun-art-a-worthwhile-investment\" title=\"Limited-Edition Gun Art: A Worthwhile Investment?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the rest of us mere mortals, our strategy is more akin to culinary chaos\u2014flinging everything at the wall and hoping something sticks. 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