How does the asset valuation process work at Splint Invest?
How does the valuation of Wine work?
Valuing wine investments involves several factors, such as vintage specifics, bottle size, and condition. The vintage year plays a critical role, and even small differences can significantly impact the value. Non-linear price relationships between different bottle sizes also influence valuations. We use prices from the Liv-Ex fine wine exchange, which has over 560 merchants and is one of the most active fine wine trading platforms.
- Source: https://www.liv-ex.com
- Source: https://www.wine-searcher.com
How does the valuation of Whisky & Armagnac Casks work?
The valuation for whisky and Armagnac casks is simpler due to their near-linear price development. Splint Invest’s proprietary model assumes linear growth, with half-yearly re-valuations based on traded cask prices.
How does the valuation of Whisky Bottles work?
Whisky bottles are valued by averaging resale prices from secondary markets and factoring in vintage specifics and asset completeness, such as packaging. The primary sources include whiskyhunter.net, which gathers auction prices and retail prices, as well as rarewhisky101.com for whisky index prices.
- Source: https://www.rarewhisky101.com
- Source: https://whiskyhunter.net/past
How does the valuation of Watches work?
Watch valuations consider resale values based on factors like brand, asset condition, and completeness (including papers and boxes). Data from platforms such as watchcharts.com and chrono24.com are used.
- Source: https://watchcharts.com
How does the valuation of Art by developed artists (blue chip) work?
Art from established artists is valued based on recent auction results and gallery prices. Data from platforms like artprice.com and Artsy.net, along with sales prices provided by galleries, are used.
- Source: https://www.artsy.net
- Source: https://de.artprice.com
How does the valuation of Art by emerging artists work?
For emerging artists, valuation is based on gallery price developments and, where possible, auction results. Data from platforms like artprice.com and Artsy.net are used.
- Source: https://www.artsy.net
- Source: https://de.artprice.com
How does the valuation of Sports Memorabilia work?
Sports Memorabilia is valued by considering the item’s rarity, the signer’s popularity, its condition, and trends. Auction data from platforms like Sotheby’s, Christie’s, or Goldin.co is used.
- Source: https://goldin.co
- Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en
- Source: https://www.christies.com
How does the valuation of Sports Trading Cards work?
Sports trading cards are valued based on factors such as the athlete, the card issuer, the series, rarity, and condition. Auction data from Goldin.co and athlete indices from cardladder.com are used.
- Source: https://goldin.co
- Source: https://cardladder.com
How does the valuation of Sneakers and Handbags work?
Sneakers and handbags are valued based on rarity, condition, and market trends. Data from auction houses like Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and secondary market platforms like vestiairecollective.com are used.
- Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en
- Source: https://www.christies.com
- Source: https://de.vestiairecollective.com
How does the valuation of Pokémon Trading Cards work?
Pokémon cards are valued based on rarity, condition, demand, and trends. Data from platforms like tcgtrends.com and marketplaces such as eBay are used.
- Source: https://tcgtrends.com
- Source: https://www.ebay.com/n/all-categories
How does the valuation of Luxury Cars work?
Valuing cars involves factors such as make, model, mileage, condition, servicing history, and market data. Data from platforms like Glenmarch, Classicvaluer, Classic.com, and TheCarCrowd (which has a large database of collectible cars) are used.
- Source: https://www.glenmarch.com
- Source: https://www.theclassicvaluer.com
- Source: https://www.classic.com
How does the valuation of Diamonds work?
Diamond valuations are based on the four Cs (carat, color, clarity, and cut) and certification. The Freiherr Diamonds Index is a benchmark for tracking price movements, and market comparisons play a crucial role in determining value.
How does the valuation of LEGO sets work?
LEGO sets are valued based on production volume, condition, and time since discontinuation. Prices are sourced from toppreise.ch, excluding VAT.
- Source: https://www.toppreise.ch/de
What is the difference between Market Price vs. Liquidation Price?
Market price reflects the current value of an asset based on transactions in the secondary market or indices. It represents the asset’s expected value in normal market conditions.
Liquidation price is typically lower than market price and refers to the value of an asset when sold quickly, often through auctions or discounted private sales.
At Splint Invest, we avoid distressed sales. By carefully managing sales timing in cooperation with the category expert, we can wait for the best time and market conditions to achieve the highest value for our investors. This strategic advantage ensures we don't have to sell assets under pressure at lower prices.
