With the current credit crunch affecting all types of investments people are looking to other areas to purchase assets which will not only give them some pleasure but prove to be a sound financial investment at the same time. One of the new asset groups that is expanding rapidly and becoming the favoured investment is rock memorabilia, particularly those of artists recently deceased, you only have to look at the recent prices achieved of some of Michael Jackson's property that came to auction.

In particular favour at the moment is vintage posters and it is not unusual with these to fetch many thousands of dollars. In fact, over the preceding year many record auction prices have been achieved from the sale of such items.

Many people are beginning to realise that not only can they invest in something that will appreciate over the period of time but will also give them pleasure and form a display of art in their houses.

The popularity of eBay as a means to sell these items has become very popular however there are some problems associated with this form of purchase and for that reason there are now a number of sites available on the Internet that specialise in the sale of all forms of rock memorabilia including posters, old tickets, clothing and instruments.

Trying to find a gift for a loved one these days is becoming very difficult and and here is an opportunity to not only purchase something that has intrinsic value and will appreciate in value but also something that would be truly appreciated by your loved one.

Whether you're just looking to buy something for yourself or as a gift, you will find prices range from just a few dollars to more than $10,000 for the more serious investor. So now is an ideal opportunity to take advantage of the market in this type of memorabilia and position yourself to take advantage of the next series of price increases which will no doubt occur.