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Stocking Up on Recession Collectibles
Is the recession really over? Most days it doesn’t feel like it. But someday, it really will be over and done, and you’ll regret not having stocked up on recession memorabilia, for which there is no better time than the present. Whether you’re looking for recession collectibles—like, say, an authentic Bear Stearns trader’s vest—or just some funny tchotchkes, downturn memorabilia is plentiful right now.
Peter Siegel, the CEO of Gotta Have It Collectibles on East 57th Street in New York doesn’t anticipate much of this recession memorabilia holding up in value, since it is “basically of the moment, as time goes on it will slowly wane.” He said Enron memorabilia used to be big, but the value fell as people lost interest, and the same thing happened with Bernie Madoff items after his arrest. But can you put a price on nostalgia? Or gag gifts? Here are 10 of our favorite pieces of recession memorabilia currently for sale. Get it while it’s hot, or at least before the downturn turns up.
Lehman Brothers Desktop Cigar Humidor
Own a piece of Lehman Brothers history by buying this desktop cigar humidor on eBay. The “heirloom” humidor, which features an engraved Lehman Brother logo, is currently priced at $69.99.
Bernie Madoff Mini-Me
Remember the Madoff mania forever by buying a Bernie Madoff bobblehead doll. For $49.95 (plus shipping) buyers get not only the Bernie figurine, but also a miniature hammer to “pulverize” the doll.
Bear Stearns Trader’s Vest
Snap up an original, collectible Bear Sterns trader’s vest—which reportedly came “straight from the trading floor”—for $425.
‘I survived 2008′ Tote Bag
Celebrate the year the crash began with a commemorative “I survived 2008″ tote bag, available for $17.
AIG Bonus T-Shirt
Wear your anger on your chest by putting on a t-shirt that asks, “AIG: Where’s My Bonus?” for just $22.
‘Bernanke is the Devil’ Golf Shirt
Show your golfing buddies just how irate you are with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke by wearing a collared golf shirt that proclaims “Ben Bernanke is the Devil,” which you can buy online for $20.
‘I Used To Be Rich’ Golf Balls
Feel sorry for yourself while you’re out on the course by buying a set of three golf balls that say “I Used to Be Rich” for $9.95.
The Recession by Young Jeezy
Remember the recession long after it’s gone by listening to Young Jeezy’s album, The Recession—available for $11.17 at Tower Records.
2004 Merrill Lynch Annual Report
Remember the good times: Buy a piece of history by picking up a copy of Merrill Lynch’s 2004 Annual Report for $29.95.
Recession Greeting Cards
Print out a few recession-themed greeting cards (with uplifting messages like “Procrastinate Now and Panic Later”) and spread the recession cheer to all your friends. The best part, of course, is that these cards are free.
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