How Collecto Works
Collecto manages the end-to-end ownership cycle of assets through 6 phases.
.01 - Expert Appraisal
With the commitment to offer our clients maximum security and reliability, we have established dedicated teams for expertise and evaluation for each of our vertical areas, including Watches, Wine, and Art.
Each team is made up of highly authoritative experts in their respective fields, including appraisers, gallery owners, critics, and merchants. Their main objective is to guarantee a comprehensive and in-depth evaluation of each asset, ensuring not only its authenticity but also selecting those objects destined to become iconic and sought after by collectors in the future.
Careful verification of every asset on our platform ensures that only superior quality and highly valuable options are made available to users, thus guaranteeing a unique and exclusive collecting experience.
Furthermore, we want to offer total transparency to users. For this reason, it is possible to access detailed information about the professionals who have approved the publication of each asset directly within the section dedicated to that particular object in our app.
Our commitment to excellence and long-term vision guides us in creating a platform where quality and authenticity are guaranteed by industry experts, to offer our users an unparalleled collecting experience.
.02 - Fractional Ownership and Sale
After passing the appraisal phase by our experts, carefully selected assets are made available for a limited period, between 30 and 60 days, exclusively in the 'New Assets' section of the Collecto app.
Here, you have the opportunity to select the assets of your interest and purchase a share from the current owner in co-ownership with other passionate collectors. Each share is represented by a digital certificate on the F-NFT blockchain, immediately accessible in your virtual collection.
In case not all fractions of the asset are sold within the established period, the already assigned shares will be withdrawn, and all users will receive an instant refund through the original payment method, for example, via credit card credit.
This exclusive time window and the opportunity to own part of selected works make the experience on Collecto unique, offering a combination of authenticity, exclusivity, and sharing among collecting enthusiasts.
.03 - Absolute Custody and Security
Once all shares are sold, we take custody of the asset on behalf of the co-owners and transfer it to a specialized security vault for each vertical (Watches, Wine, Art).
For additional peace of mind, we insure the entire value of the item. Every detail regarding transport, custody, and insurance contracts is recorded in 'smart contracts' and made accessible to all co-owners. This ensures total transparency in processes, absolute legal compliance, and prevents any form of abuse.
You can consult our partners who handle transport and storage in the dedicated section of the site: 'About Us'.
.04 - Buy and Sell Your Shares Freely
On Collecto, you have the power to manage your shares of your collection flexibly and independently through the 'Marketplace' section.
You can set the selling price for each share you own and, with a simple touch, put it up for sale directly through the app. Once another user purchases your share, the amount is instantly credited to your virtual collection. From there, you are free to decide whether to transfer it to your bank account or use it to purchase new collecting opportunities.
The beauty of this system lies in your complete freedom and flexibility. There is no rush, no time limit within which to sell your shares. The management of your assets is at the heart of our philosophy, offering you total control over your collecting experience.
And the best part? The same mechanism also applies to the purchase of shares of assets that have previously been loaded onto the platform. Explore, negotiate, and grow your collection smoothly and conveniently, all within Collecto.
.05 - Admire Your Assets
Your assets are so extraordinary that they deserve to be proudly displayed. We will organize exclusive events, reserved for members, offering you the unique opportunity to admire your assets in all their splendor live.
But that's not all. Your treasures will also have the opportunity to shine in exhibitions, fairs, and events, as they can be loaned to prestigious museums. You will easily recognize them thanks to a distinctive label that certifies their ownership by Collecto. Thus, when you visit the museum, you will know that those assets on display are an integral part of your collection!
The use of your assets in exhibitions and catalogs not only offers an exceptional opportunity to increase their value but also contributes to consolidating their notoriety in the collecting world. By participating in this fascinating journey, you will fully experience the ownership and sharing of authentic collector's items, adding a unique touch to your collecting passion.
.06 - Asset Sale
The co-owners are the masters of the object and as such, they freely dispose of it.
To guarantee each co-owner the liquidity of their shares, we associate each asset with a predetermined 'duration,' varying from 1 to 4 years (indicated at the time of the initial asset proposal).
Periodically, upon reaching this deadline, the owners have the opportunity to liquidate their shares, even without unanimity, by selling the physical asset on the real market. This process offers the necessary flexibility to adapt one's collection to personal needs.
Of course, to satisfy users who intend to keep their shares beyond the deadline and renew the asset's duration, the shares of users who want to exit will first be offered on the in-app marketplace. If it is not possible to sell these shares, the actual sale of the asset at the best possible price at that time will proceed.
Our clear and transparent resale policy ensures that every collector can enjoy the fruits of their involvement at the most advantageous moment, contributing to creating a collecting experience that reflects your preferences and goals.