Invest in a Swatch before time runs out
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The Swiss watch industry commisssioned Mr Nicolas Hayek to write a report on its dissolution in 1982 but he designed the ultimate quartz watch and issued new styles twice a year with publicity similar to that for philatelic issues. His marketing methods do not make a distinction between the primary retail market and the collectors' market. Small launch editions have created collectables. Speculators and dealers do not know how many Swatches will be issued in Britain.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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Meet the hyenas of the art market
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Some traders in artworks specialise in visit small local auctions and country house sales where they may be able to spot masterpieces which have gone unrecognised by inexperienced local auctioneers and dealers. These traders, known as 'runners,' then sell these artworks, known as 'sleepers,' for a much higher price at top auctions. These works have in turn become a new tool in the efforts of top auction houses to attract potential bidders.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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Just good Maclean fun
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James Maclean and his business partner Tim Hobart are the most prolific publishers of erotic art in the world. They have made available many classic erotic illustrations through gallery exhibitions and publications, and sell limited-edition portfolios of reproductions by mail order. Maclean is particularly interested in early 19th century landscape oil sketches.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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