There are plenty of reasons for festive cheer at the end of 2010. Great news and World Record prices have gripped the global collectibles markets throughout this year.

Whether its outperforming property and stocks, 'best ever' sales at the world's top auction houses, or the art markets defying the recession, collectibles continue to prove themselves as alternative assets.

And it's all thanks to collectors like you for getting involved. 

So sit back with a mulled wine - or maybe a nice bottle of Macallan whisky - and look forward to what promises to be an exciting and prosperous 2011.

This signed Christmas card from Walt Disney sold for $14,000 in February, 2010

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In the meantime, have a great festive holiday. We hope you find some great presents under the tree - and perhaps one or two prized collectibles as well!

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