PART II AND III 2 rse1pre.htm PRE-QUAL AMENDMENT 2

Pre-Qualification Offering Circular Amendment No. 2

File No. 024-11057

 

An offering statement pursuant to Regulation A relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Information contained in this Preliminary Offering Circular is subject to completion or amendment. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted before the offering statement filed with the Commission is qualified. This Preliminary Offering Circular shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor may there be any sales of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful before registration or qualification under the laws of any such state. We may elect to satisfy our obligation to deliver a Final Offering Circular by sending you a notice within two business days after the completion of our sale to you that contains the URL where the Final Offering Circular or the offering statement in which such Final Offering Circular was filed may be obtained.

 

PRELIMINARY OFFERING CIRCULAR

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION; DATED SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

 

 


RSE ARCHIVE, LLC

 

 

250 LAFAYETTE STREET, 3rd FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10012

(347-952-8058) Telephone Number

www.rallyrd.com

 

 

Series Membership Interests Overview

Price to Public

Underwriting Discounts and Commissions (1)(2)(3)

Proceeds to Issuer

Proceeds to Other Persons

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series #10COBB

Per Unit

$39.00

 

$39.00

 

 

Total Minimum

$31,200

 

$31,200

 

 

Total Maximum

$39,000

 

$39,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series #52MANTLE

Per Unit

$132.00

 

$132.00

 

 

Total Minimum

$105,600

 

$105,600

 

 

Total Maximum

$132,000

 

$132,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series #71ALI

Per Unit

$15.50

 

$15.50

 

 

Total Minimum

$24,800

 

$24,800

 

 

Total Maximum

$31,000

 

$31,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series #71MAYS

Per Unit

$28.50

 

$28.50

 

 

Total Minimum

$45,600

 

$45,600

 

 

Total Maximum

$57,000

 

$57,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series #98JORDAN

Per Unit

$64.00

 

$64.00

 

 

Total Minimum

$102,400

 

$102,400

 

 

Total Maximum

$128,000

 

$128,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series #AGHOWL

Per Unit

$38.00

 

$38.00

 

 

Total Minimum

$15,200

 

$15,200

 

 

Total Maximum

$19,000

 

$19,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series #EINSTEIN

Per Unit

$7.25

 

$7.25

 

 

Total Minimum

$11,600

 

$11,600

 

 

Total Maximum

$14,500

 

$14,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Series #FROST

Per Unit

$67.50

 

$67.50

 

 

Total Minimum

$10,800

 

$10,800

 

 

Total Maximum

$13,500

 

$13,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series #POTTER

Per Unit

$24.00

 

$24.00

 

 

Total Minimum

$57,600

 

$57,600

 

 

Total Maximum

$72,000

 

$72,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series #ROOSEVELT

Per Unit

$19.50

 

$19.50

 

 

Total Minimum

$15,600

 

$15,600

 

 

Total Maximum

$19,500

 

$19,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series #TWOCITIES

Per Unit

$72.50

 

$72.50

 

 

Total Minimum

$11,600

 

$11,600

 

 

Total Maximum

$14,500

 

$14,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series #ULYSSES

Per Unit

$51.00

 

$51.00

 

 

Total Minimum

$20,400

 

$20,400

 

 

Total Maximum

$25,500

 

$25,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series #YOKO

Per Unit

$80.00

 

$80.00

 

 

Total Minimum

$12,800

 

$12,800

 

 

Total Maximum

$16,000

 

$16,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series #70RLEX

Per Unit

$20.00

 

$20.00

 

 

Total Minimum

$16,000

 

$16,000

 

 

Total Maximum

$20,000

 

$20,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series #RLEXPEPSI

Per Unit

$8.90

 

$8.90

 

 

Total Minimum

$14,240

 

$14,240

 

 

Total Maximum

$17,800

 

$17,800

 

 

(1) Dalmore Group, LLC (the “BOR” or “Dalmore”) will be acting as a broker of record and entitled to a Brokerage Fee as reflected herein and described in greater detail under “Plan of Distribution and Subscription Procedure – Broker” and “– Fees and Expenses” for additional information.

(2) We expect to engage a broker-dealer to act as custodian of interests and hold brokerage accounts for interest holders in connection with the Company’s offerings (the “Custodian”). It is anticipated that the Custodian will be entitled to a Custody Fee as reflected herein and described in greater detail under “Plan of Distribution and Subscription Procedure – Custodian” and “– Fees and Expenses” for additional information.

(3) No underwriter has been engaged in connection with the Offering (as defined below) and neither the BOR, nor any other entity, receives a finder’ fee or any underwriting or placement agent discounts or commissions in relation to any Offering of Interests (as defined below). We intend to distribute all offerings of membership interests in any series of the Company principally through the Rally Rd.™ platform and any successor platform used by the Company for the offer and sale of interests, the “Platform”, as described in greater detail under “Plan of Distribution and Subscription Procedure”.

RSE Archive, LLC, a Delaware series limited liability company (“we,” “us,” “our,” “RSE Archive” or the “Company”) is offering, on a best efforts basis, a minimum (the “Total Minimum”) to a maximum (the “Total Maximum”) of membership interests of each of the following series of the Company, highlighted in gray in the “Master Series Table” section. Series not highlighted in gray have completed their respective offerings at the time of this filing and the number of interests in the table represents the actual interests sold. The sale of membership interests is being facilitated by the BOR, a broker-dealer registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and member of FINRA and is registered in each state where the offer or sales of the Interests will occur. It is anticipated that Interests will be offered and sold only in states where the BOR is registered as a broker-dealer.  For the avoidance of doubt, the BOR does not and will not solicit purchases of Interests or make any recommendations regarding the Interests to prospective investors.

All of the series of the Company offered hereunder may collectively be referred to herein as the “Series” and each, individually, as a “Series”.  The interests of all Series described above may collectively be referred to herein as the “Interests” and each, individually, as an “Interest” and the offerings of the Interests may collectively be referred to herein as the “Offerings” and each, individually, as an “Offering.”  See “Description of the Interests Offered” for additional information regarding the Interests.

The Company is managed by RSE Archive Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”). The Manager is a single-member entity owned by RSE Markets, Inc. (“RSE Markets”).

It is anticipated that the Company’s core business will be the identification, acquisition, marketing and management of memorabilia and collectible items, collectively referred to as “Memorabilia Assets” or the “Asset Class,” for the benefit of the investors. The Series assets referenced in the “Master Series Table” section may be referred to herein, collectively, as the “Underlying Assets” or each, individually, as an “Underlying Asset.” Any individuals, dealers or auction company which owns an Underlying Asset prior to a purchase of an Underlying Asset by the Company in


advance of a potential offering or the closing of an offering from which proceeds are used to acquire the Underlying Asset may be referred to herein as an “Asset Seller.” See “Description of the Business” for additional information regarding the Asset Class.

RSE Markets will serve as the asset manager (the “Asset Manager”) for each Series of the Company and provides services to the Underlying Assets in accordance with each Series’ asset management agreement.

This Offering Circular describes each individual Series found in the “Master Series Table” section.

The Interests represent an investment in a particular Series and thus indirectly the Underlying Asset and do not represent an investment in the Company or the Manager generally.  We do not anticipate that any Series will own any assets other than the Underlying Asset associated with such Series.  However, we expect that the operations of the Company, including the issuance of additional Series of Interests and their acquisition of additional assets, will benefit Investors by enabling each Series to benefit from economies of scale and by allowing Investors to enjoy the Company’s memorabilia and collectibles collection at the Membership Experience Programs.

A purchaser of the Interests may be referred to herein as an “Investor” or “Interest Holder.”  There will be a separate closing with respect to each Offering (each, a “Closing”). The Closing of an Offering will occur on the earliest to occur of (i) the date subscriptions for the Total Maximum Interests for a Series have been accepted or (ii) a date determined by the Manager in its sole discretion, provided that subscriptions for the Total Minimum Interests of such Series have been accepted.  If Closing has not occurred, an Offering shall be terminated upon (i) the date which is one year from the date such Offering Circular or Amendment, as applicable, is qualified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the “Commission”, which period may be extended with respect to a particular Series by an additional six months by the Manager in its sole discretion, or (ii) any date on which the Manager elects to terminate the Offering for a particular Series in its sole discretion.  

No securities are being offered by existing security-holders.

Each Offering is being conducted under Tier II of Regulation A (17 CFR 230.251 et. seq.) and the information contained herein is being presented in Offering Circular format.  The Company is not offering, and does not anticipate selling, Interests in any of the Offerings in any state where the BOR is not registered as a broker-dealer. The subscription funds advanced by prospective Investors as part of the subscription process will be held in a non-interest-bearing escrow account with Atlantic Capital Bank, N.A., the “Escrow Agent”, and will not be commingled with the operating account of the Series, until, if and when there is a Closing with respect to that Series.  See “Plan of Distribution and Subscription Procedure” and “Description of Interests Offered” for additional information.

A purchase of Interests in a Series does not constitute an investment in either the Company or an Underlying Asset directly, or in any other Series of Interest.  This results in limited voting rights of the Investor, which are solely related to a particular Series, and are further limited by the Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Company (as amended from time to time, the “Operating Agreement”), described further herein.  Investors will have voting rights only with respect to certain matters, primarily relating to amendments to the Operating Agreement that would adversely change the rights of the Interest Holders and removal of the Manager for “cause”.  The Manager and the Asset Manager thus retain significant control over the management of the Company, each Series and the Underlying Assets.  Furthermore, because the Interests in a Series do not constitute an investment in the Company as a whole, holders of the Interests in a Series are not expected to receive any economic benefit from, or be subject to the liabilities of, the assets of any other Series.  In addition, the economic interest of a holder in a Series will not be identical to owning a direct undivided interest in an Underlying Asset because, among other things, a Series will be required to pay corporate taxes before distributions are made to the holders, and the Asset Manager will receive a fee in respect of its management of the Underlying Asset.

 

This Offering Circular contains forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments that are difficult to predict.  Neither the Company nor the Manager or Asset Manager can guarantee future performance, or that future developments affecting the Company, the Manager, the Asset Manager, or the Platform will be as currently anticipated.  These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.  Please see “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”

There is currently no public trading market for any Interests, and an active market may not develop or be sustained.  If an active public or private trading market for our securities does not develop or is not sustained, it may be difficult or impossible for you to resell your Interests at any price. Even if a public or private market does develop, the market price could decline below the amount you paid for your Interests.  

The Interests offered hereby are highly speculative in nature, involve a high degree of risk and should be purchased only by persons who can afford to lose their entire investment. There can be no assurance that the Company’s investment objectives will be achieved or that a secondary market would ever develop for the Interests, whether via the Platform, via third party registered broker-dealers or otherwise. Prospective Investors should obtain their own legal and tax advice prior to making an investment in the Interests and should be aware that an investment in the Interests may be exposed to other risks of an exceptional nature from time to time. See the “Risk Factors” section on Page 19 of the Offering Circular.

 

GENERALLY, NO SALE MAY BE MADE TO YOU IN ANY OFFERING IF THE AGGREGATE PURCHASE PRICE YOU PAY IS MORE THAN 10% OF THE GREATER OF YOUR ANNUAL INCOME OR NET WORTH. DIFFERENT RULES APPLY TO ACCREDITED INVESTORS AND NON-NATURAL PERSONS. BEFORE MAKING ANY REPRESENTATION THAT YOUR INVESTMENT DOES NOT EXCEED APPLICABLE THRESHOLDS, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REVIEW RULE 251(d)(2)(i)(C) OF REGULATION A. FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON INVESTING, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REFER TO HTTP://WWW.INVESTOR.GOV.

 

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE STATES OF TEXAS AND WASHINGTON:


WE ARE LIMITING THE OFFER AND SALE OF SECURITIES IN THE STATES OF TEXAS AND WASHINGTON TO A MAXIMUM OF $5 MILLION IN ANY 12-MONTH PERIOD. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE OR MODIFY SUCH LIMIT AND, IN THE EVENT WE DECIDE TO OFFER AND SELL ADDITIONAL SECURITIES IN THESE STATES, WE WILL FILE A POST-QUALIFICATION SUPPLEMENT TO THE OFFERING STATEMENT OF WHICH THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR IS A PART IDENTIFYING SUCH CHANGE.

 

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission does not pass upon the merits of or give its approval to any securities offered or the terms of the offering, nor does it pass upon the accuracy or completeness of any offering circular or other solicitation materials. These securities are offered pursuant to an exemption from registration with the Commission; however, the Commission has not made an independent determination that the securities offered are exempt from registration. This Preliminary Offering Circular shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor may there be any sales of these securities in, any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful before registration or qualification of the offer and sale under the laws of such state.

An investment in the Interests involves a high degree of risk. See “Risk Factors” on Page 19 for a description of some of the risks that should be considered before investing in the Interests.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

RSE ARCHIVE, LLC

 

SECTIONPAGE 

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS7 

MASTER SERIES TABLE9 

OFFERING SUMMARY12 

RISK FACTORS19 

POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST35 

DILUTION39 

USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #10COBB40 

DESCRIPTION OF SERIES E98 TY COBB CARD42 

USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #52MANTLE44 

DESCRIPTION OF SERIES MICKEY MANTLE Card46 

USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #71ALI48 

DESCRIPTION OF SERIES “FIGHT OF THE CENTURY” CONTRACT50 

USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #71MAYS52 

DESCRIPTION OF SERIES Willie Mays Jersey54 

USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #98JORDAN56 

DESCRIPTION OF SERIES MICHAEL JORDAN JERSEY58 

USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #AGHOWL60 

DESCRIPTION OF SERIES HOWL AND OTHER POEMS62 

USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #EINSTEIN64 

DESCRIPTION OF SERIES PHILOSOPHER-SCIENTIST66 

USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #FROST68 

DESCRIPTION OF SERIES A BOY’S WILL70 

USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #POTTER72 

DESCRIPTION OF SERIES HARRY POTTER74 

USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #ROOSEVELT76 

DESCRIPTION OF SERIES AFRICAN GAME TRAILS78 

USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #TWOCITIES80 

DESCRIPTION OF SERIES A TALE OF TWO CITIES82 

USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #ULYSSES84 

DESCRIPTION OF SERIES ULYSSES86 

USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #YOKO88 

DESCRIPTION OF SERIES GRAPEFRUIT90 

USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #70RLEX92 

DESCRIPTION OF SERIES ROLEX BETA 2194 

USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #RLEXPEPSI96 

DESCRIPTION OF SERIES ROLEX GMT-MASTER II PEPSI98 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION100 

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION AND SUBSCRIPTION PROCEDURE102 

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS109 

MANAGEMENT121 

COMPENSATION128 

PRINCIPAL INTEREST HOLDERS129 

DESCRIPTION OF INTERESTS OFFERED130 

MATERIAL UNITED STATES TAX CONSIDERATIONS137 

WHERE TO FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION139 

EXHIBIT INDEXIII-1 


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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The information contained in this Offering Circular includes some statements that are not historical and that are considered “forward-looking statements.”  Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our development plans for our business; our strategies and business outlook; anticipated development of the Company, the Manager, each Series of the Company and the Platform (defined below); and various other matters (including contingent liabilities and obligations and changes in accounting policies, standards and interpretations).  These forward-looking statements express the Manager’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, and intentions regarding the future.  In addition, without limiting the foregoing, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements.  The words “anticipates”, “believes”, “continue”, “could”, “estimates”, “expects”, “intends”, “may”, “might”, “plans”, “possible”, “potential”, “predicts”, “projects”, “seeks”, “should”, “will”, “would” and similar expressions and variations, or comparable terminology, or the negatives of any of the foregoing, may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.

The forward-looking statements contained in this Offering Circular are based on current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments that are difficult to predict.  Neither the Company nor the Manager can guarantee future performance, or that future developments affecting the Company, the Manager or the Platform will be as currently anticipated.  These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by these risks and uncertainties.  These risks and uncertainties, along with others, are also described below under the heading “Risk Factors.” Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the parties’ assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements.  You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements and should not make an investment decision based solely on these forward-looking statements.  We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.


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Trademarks and Trade Names

From time to time, we own or have rights to various trademarks, service marks and trade names that we use in connection with the operation of our business. This Offering Circular may also contain trademarks, service marks and trade names of third parties, which are the property of their respective owners. Our use or display of third parties’ trademarks, service marks, trade names or products in this Offering Circular is not intended to, and does not imply, a relationship with us or an endorsement or sponsorship by or of us. Solely for convenience, the trademarks, service marks and trade names referred to in this Offering Circular may appear without the ®, TM or SM symbols, but such references are not intended to indicate, in any way, that we will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, our rights or the right of the applicable licensor to these trademarks, service marks and trade names.

Additional Information

You should rely only on the information contained in this Offering Circular. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with additional information or information different from that contained in this Offering Circular filed with the Commission. We take no responsibility for, and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of, any other information that others may give you. We are offering to sell, and seeking offers to buy, certain Series of Interests only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. The information contained in this Offering Circular is accurate only as of the date of this document, regardless of the time of delivery of this Offering Circular or any sale of a Series of Interests. Our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects may have changed since that date.


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MASTER SERIES TABLE

The master series table below, referred to at times as the “Master Series Table”, shows key information related to each Series. This information will be referenced in the following sections when referring to the Master Series Table. In addition, see the “Description of Underlying Asset” and “Use of Proceeds” section for each individual Series for further details.

The Series assets referenced in the Master Series Table below may be referred to herein, collectively, as the “Underlying Assets” or each, individually, as an “Underlying Asset”. Any individuals, dealers or auction company which owns an Underlying Asset prior to a purchase of an Underlying Asset by the Company in advance of a potential offering or the closing of an offering from which proceeds are used to acquire the Underlying Asset may be referred to herein as an “Asset Seller”.

Series / Series Name

Underlying Asset

Offering Price per Interest

Minimum Offering Size

Maximum Offering Size

Agreement Type

Opening Date (1)

Closing Date (1)

Status

Sourcing Fee

Minimum Membership Interests (2)

Maximum Membership Interests (2)

Comments

#10COBB / Series E98 Ty Cobb

1910 E98 Ty Cobb Card

$39.00

$31,200

$39,000

Purchase Option Agreement

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Upcoming

$1,510

800

1000

• Purchase Option Agreement to acquire Underlying Asset for $35,000 entered on 4/26/2019
• Downpayment of $15,000 on 5/2/2019 and final payment of $20,000 on 06/29/2019 were made and financed through non-interest-bearing payments from the Manager

#52MANTLE / Series Mickey Mantle Card

1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle Card

$132.00

$105,600

$132,000

Purchase Option Agreement

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Upcoming

$3,090

800

1000

• Purchase Option Agreement to acquire Underlying Asset for $125,000 entered on 4/26/2019
• Downpayment of $15,000 on 5/2/2019 and final payment of $110,000 on 06/29/2019 were made and financed through non-interest-bearing payments from the Manager

#71ALI / Series “Fight of The Century” Contract

1971 “Fight of the Century” Contract

$15.50

$24,800

$31,000

Purchase Option Agreement

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Upcoming

$1,090

1600

2000

• Purchase Option Agreement to acquire Underlying Asset for $27,500 entered on 4/26/2019
• Payment of $27,500 on 5/2/2019 was made and financed through a non-interest-bearing payment from the Manager

#71MAYS / Series Willie Mays Jersey

1971 Willie Mays Jersey

$28.50

$45,600

$57,000

Purchase Option Agreement

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Upcoming

$1,830

1600

2000

• Purchase Option Agreement to acquire a majority equity stake (90%) in the Underlying Asset for $47,250, entered on 4/26/2019, which valued Underlying Asset at $52,500
• Downpayment of $12,500 on 5/2/2019 was made and financed through a non-interest-bearing payment from the Manager

#98JORDAN / Series Michael Jordan Jersey

1998 Michael Jordan Jersey

$64.00

$102,400

$128,000

Purchase Option Agreement

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Upcoming

$4,160

1600

2000

• Purchase Option Agreement to acquire Underlying Asset for $120,000 entered on 4/26/2019
• Downpayment of $60,000 on 5/2/2019 and final payment of $60,000 on 07/1/2019 were made and financed through non-interest-bearing payments from the Manager

#AGHOWL / Series Howl and Other Poems

First Edition Howl and Other Poems

$38.00

$15,200

$19,000

Purchase Option Agreement

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Upcoming

$810

400

500

• Purchase Option Agreement to acquire Underlying Asset for $15,500 entered on 7/30/2019
• Downpayment of $2,300 on 8/9/2019 was made and financed through a non-interest-bearing payment from the Manager


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#EINSTEIN / Series Philosopher-Scientist

First Edition of Philosopher-Scientist

$7.25

$11,600

$14,500

Purchase Option Agreement

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Upcoming

$855

1600

2000

• Purchase Option Agreement to acquire Underlying Asset for $11,000 entered on 7/30/2019
• Downpayment of $1,650 on 8/9/2019 was made and financed through a non-interest-bearing payment from the Manager

#FROST / Series A Boy’s Will

First Edition A Boy's Will

$67.50

$10,800

$13,500

Purchase Option Agreement

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Upcoming

$865

160

200

• Purchase Option Agreement to acquire Underlying Asset for $10,000 entered on 7/30/2019
• Downpayment of $1,500 on 8/9/2019 was made and financed through a non-interest-bearing payment from the Manager

#POTTER / Series Harry Potter

1997 First Edition Harry Potter

$24.00

$57,600

$72,000

Purchase Agreement

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Upcoming

-$510

2400

3000

• Purchase Agreement to acquire the Underlying Asset for $65,000 entered on 7/5/2019
• Down-payment of $10,000 on 7/8/2019 and additional payment of $10,000 on 8/7/2019 were made and financed through non-interest-bearing payments from the Manager

#ROOSEVELT / Series African Game Trails

First Edition African Game Trails

$19.50

$15,600

$19,500

Purchase Option Agreement

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Upcoming

$1,205

800

1000

• Purchase Option Agreement to acquire Underlying Asset for $17,000 entered on 7/30/2019
• Downpayment of $2,550 on 8/9/2019 was made and financed through a non-interest-bearing payment from the Manager

#TWOCITIES / Series A Tale of Two Cities

First Edition A Tale of Two Cities

$72.50

$11,600

$14,500

Purchase Option Agreement

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Upcoming

$55

160

200

• Purchase Option Agreement to acquire Underlying Asset for $12,000 entered on 7/30/2019
• Downpayment of $1,800 on 8/9/2019 was made and financed through a non-interest-bearing payment from the Manager

#ULYSSES / Series Ulysses

1935 First Edition Ulysses

$51.00

$20,400

$25,500

Purchase Option Agreement

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Upcoming

$695

400

500

• Purchase Option Agreement to acquire Underlying Asset for $22,000 entered on 7/30/2019
• Downpayment of $3,400 on 8/9/2019 was made and financed through a non-interest-bearing payment from the Manager

#YOKO / Series Grapefruit

First Edition Grapefruit

$80.00

$12,800

$16,000

Purchase Option Agreement

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Upcoming

$840

160

200

• Purchase Option Agreement to acquire Underlying Asset for $12,500 entered on 7/30/2019
• Downpayment of $1,800 on 8/9/2019 was made and financed through a non-interest-bearing payment from the Manager

#70RLEX / Series Rolex Beta 21

1970 Rolex Ref. 5100 Beta 21

$20.00

$16,000

$20,000

Purchase Agreement

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Upcoming

$200

800

1000

 

• Purchase Agreement to acquire the Underlying Asset for $17,900 entered on 9/12/2019
• Payment of $17,900 on 9/12/2019 was made and financed through a non-interest-bearing payment from the Manager

#RLEXPEPSI / Series Rolex Gmt-Master II Pepsi

Rolex GMT Master II 126710BLRO

$8.90

$14,240

$17,800

Purchase Agreement

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Q3 2019 or Q4 2019

Upcoming

$22

1600

2000

 

• Purchase Agreement to acquire the Underlying Asset for $16,800 entered on 8/30/2019
• Payment of $16,800 on 8/30/2019 was made and financed through a non-interest-bearing payment from the Manager

        Note: Gray shading represents Series for which no Closing of an Offering has occurred.  

(1)If exact offering dates (specified as Month Day, Year) are not shown, then expected offering dates are presented. 

(2)Interests sold in Series is limited to 2,000 “qualified purchasers” with a maximum of 500 non- “accredited investors”. 


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(3)Fees represent actual fees paid at closing of the offerings. 

(4)Represents actual number of Interests sold in completed Offering. 

(5)Represents actual Offering Size of completed Offering. 


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OFFERING SUMMARY

The following summary is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information appearing elsewhere herein and, in the Exhibits, hereto.  You should read the entire Offering Circular and carefully consider, among other things, the matters set forth in the section captioned Risk Factors.”  You are encouraged to seek the advice of your attorney, tax consultant, and business advisor with respect to the legal, tax, and business aspects of an investment in the Interests.  All references in this Offering Circular to “$” or “dollars” are to United States dollars.

The Company:The Company is RSE Archive, LLC, a Delaware series limited liability company formed January 3, 2019. 

Underlying Assets  
and Offering Price

Per Interest: It is anticipated that the Company’s core business will be the identification, acquisition, marketing and management of memorabilia and collectible items, the Memorabilia Asset, as the Underlying Assets of the Company.  

It is not anticipated that any Series would own any assets other than its respective Underlying Asset, plus cash reserves for maintenance, storage, insurance and other expenses pertaining to each Underlying Asset and amounts earned by each Series from the monetization of the Underlying Asset.

The Underlying Asset for each Series and the Offering Price per Interest for each Series is detailed in the Master Series Table.

Securities offered:Investors will acquire membership interests in a Series of the Company, each of which is intended to be separate for purposes of assets and liabilities.  It is intended that owners of Interest in a Series will only have an interest in assets, liabilities, profits and losses pertaining to the specific Underlying Assets owned by that Series.  For example, an owner of Interests in Series #98JORDAN will only have an interest in the assets, liabilities, profits and losses pertaining to the Series 1998 Michael Jordan Jersey and its related operations.  See the “Description of Interests Offered” section for further details.  The Interests will be non-voting except with respect to certain matters set forth in the Operating Agreement.  The purchase of membership interests in a Series of the Company is an investment only in that Series (and with respect to that Series’ Underlying Asset) and not, for the avoidance of doubt, in (i) the Company, (ii) any other Series of Interests, (iii) RSE Markets, (iv) the Manager, (v) the Asset Manager, (vi) the Platform or (vii) the Underlying Asset associated with the Series or any Underlying Asset owned by any other Series of Interests.. 

Investors:Each Investor must be a “qualified purchaser”. See “Plan of Distribution and Subscription Procedure – Investor Suitability Standards” for further details. The Manager may, in its sole discretion, decline to admit any prospective Investor, or accept only a portion of such Investor’s subscription, regardless of whether such person is a “qualified purchaser”. Furthermore, the Manager anticipates only accepting subscriptions from prospective Investors located in states where the BOR is registered. 

Manager:RSE Archive Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, will be the Manager of the Company and of each Series. The Manager, together with its affiliates, will own a minimum of 2% of each Series upon the Closing of an Offering.   

Advisory Board: The Manager has assembled an expert network of advisors with experience in the asset class (an “Advisory Board”) to assist the Manager in identifying, acquiring and managing collectible Underlying Assets, as well as other aspects of the Platform. 


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Broker:RSE Markets, on behalf of the Company, has entered into an agreement with Dalmore Group, LLC, a New York limited liability company (“Dalmore” or the “BOR”). The BOR will be acting as broker of record and is entitled to a Brokerage Fee as reflected herein. The sale of membership interests is being facilitated by the BOR, a broker-dealer registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and member of FINRA and SIPC, and is registered in each state where the offer or sales of the Interests will occur. It is anticipated that Interests will be offered and sold only in states where the BOR is registered as a broker-dealer. For the avoidance of doubt, the BOR does not and will not solicit purchases of Interests or make any recommendations regarding the Interests to prospective investors. 

Custodian: The Company expects to enter into an agreement with a Custodian, which will be a broker-dealer which is registered with the Commission and in each state where Interests in Series’ of the Company will be sold and with such other regulators as may be required to create brokerage accounts for each Investor for the purpose of holding the Interests issued in any of the Company’s offerings (the “Custody Agreement”). Each Investors’ brokerage account will be created upon the signing of the agreement with the Custodian and all Investors who previously purchased Interests in Offerings of the Company, ongoing or closed, would be required to opt in to allow the creation of a brokerage account for them. The Custodian will be a member of FINRA and SIPC. 

Minimum and
Maximum

Interest purchase:The minimum subscription by an Investor is one (1) Interest in a Series and the maximum subscription by any Investor is for Interests representing 10% of the total Interests of a Series, although such maximum thresholds may be waived by the Manager in its sole discretion. Such limits do not apply to the Manager and/or affiliates of the Manager.  The Manager and/or its affiliates must purchase a minimum of 2% of Interests of each Series at the Closing of its each Offering. The Manager may purchase greater than 2% of Interests of any Series (including in excess of 10% of any Series) at the applicable Closing, in its sole discretion. The purchase price, the Offering Price per Interest times the number of Interests purchased, will be payable in cash at the time of subscription. 

 

Offering size:The Company may offer a Total Minimum and a Total Maximum of Interests in each Series Offering as detailed for each Series highlighted in gray in the Master Series Table. Series not highlighted in gray have completed their respective offerings at the time of this filing and the number of Interests in the table represents the actual Interests sold in each respective Offering. 

The Manager and/or its affiliates must own a minimum of 2% of Interests of each Series at the Closing of its applicable Offering. The Manager may purchase greater than 2% of Interests of any Series at the applicable Closing, in its sole discretion.

Escrow Agent:    Atlantic Capital Bank, N.A., a Georgia banking corporation. 

Escrow:    The subscription funds advanced by prospective Investors as part of the subscription process will be held in a non-interest-bearing escrow account with Escrow Agent and will not be commingled with the operating account of any Series, until if and when there is a Closing with respect to that Investor. 

When the Escrow Agent has received instructions from the Manager or the BOR that the Offering will close, and the Investor’s subscription is to be accepted (either in whole or part), then the Escrow Agent shall disburse such Investor’s subscription proceeds in its possession to the account of the Series. Amounts paid to the Escrow Agent are categorized as Offering Expenses.


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If the applicable Offering is terminated without a Closing, or if a prospective Investor’s subscription is not accepted or is cut back due to oversubscription or otherwise, such amounts placed into escrow by prospective Investors will be returned promptly to them without interest.  Any costs and expenses associated with a terminated offering will be borne by the Manager.

Offering Period:There will be a separate closing for each Offering. The Closing of an Offering for a particular Series will occur on the earliest to occur of (i) the date subscriptions for the Total Maximum Interests of such Series have been accepted by the Manager or (ii) a date determined by the Manager in its sole discretion, provided that subscriptions for the Total Minimum Interests of such Series have been accepted.  If the Closing for a Series has not occurred, the applicable Offering shall be terminated upon (i) the date which is one year from the date this Offering Circular is qualified by the Commission, which period may be extended by an additional six months by the Manager in its sole discretion, or (ii) any date on which the Manager elects to terminate such Offering in its sole discretion. In the case, where the Company enters into a purchase options agreement, the Offering may never be launched, or a Closing may not occur, in the case the Company does not exercise the purchase option before the purchase option agreement’s expiration date, or the expiration date is not extended. 

Lock-Up Period:Upon the Closing of an Offering for a particular Series, a 90-day lock-up period will commence starting the day of the Closing, before Interests in the particular Series may be transferred by any Investor in such Series. 

Additional Investors:The Asset Seller may purchase a portion of the Interests in each Series or may be offered Interests of such Series as a portion of the purchase price for such Underlying Asset.     

Use of proceeds:The proceeds received by a Series from its respective Offering will be applied in the following order of priority upon the Closing: 

(i) Brokerage Fee: A fee payable to the BOR equal to 1.00% of the gross proceeds of each Offering as compensation for brokerage services;

(ii) Acquisition Cost of the Underlying Asset: Actual cost of the Underlying Asset paid to the Asset Sellers (which may have occurred prior to the Closing).

The Company will typically acquire Underlying Assets through the following methods:

1)Upfront purchase – the Company acquires an Underlying Asset from an Asset Seller prior to the launch of the offering related to the Series 

2)Purchase agreement – the Company enters into an agreement with an Asset Seller to acquire an Underlying Asset, which may expire prior to the closing of the offering for the related Series, in which case the Company is obligated to acquire the Underlying Asset prior to the closing 

3)Purchase option agreement – the Company enters into a purchase option agreement with an Asset Seller, which gives the Company the right, but not the obligation, to acquire the Underlying Asset 

The Company’s acquisition method for each Underlying Asset is noted in the Master Series Table.

(iii) Offering Expenses: In general, these costs include actual legal, accounting, escrow, filing, wire-transfer, compliance costs and custody fees incurred by the Company in connection with an Offering (and excludes ongoing costs described in Operating Expenses), as applicable, paid to legal advisors, brokerage, escrow, underwriters, printing,


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financial institutions, accounting firms and the Custodian, as the case may be. The custody fee, upon execution of an agreement with the Custodian, is estimated to be equal to 0.75% of the amount raised through the Offering (the “Custody Fee”), as compensation for custody service related to the Interests issued and placed into brokerage accounts with the Custodian on behalf of the Interest Holders; In the case of each Series notated in the Master Series Table, and highlighted in gray, the anticipated Custody Fee will be funded from proceeds of the respective Offering unless otherwise noted.

 

(iv) Acquisition Expenses: These include costs associated with the evaluation, investigation and acquisition of the Underlying Asset, plus any interest accrued on loans made to the Company by the Manager or the Asset Manager, an affiliate of the Manager or Asset Manager, a director, an officer or a third party for funds used to acquire the Underlying Asset or any options in respect of such purchase.  Except as otherwise noted, any such loans to affiliates of the Company accrue interest at the Applicable Federal Rate (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code) and other loans and options accrue as described herein.

(v) Sourcing Fee to the Manager: A fee paid to the Manager as compensation for identifying and managing the acquisition of the Underlying Asset, not to exceed the maximum Sourcing Fee for the applicable Series, as detailed in Master Series Table for each Series.  

The Manager or the Asset Manager pays the Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses on behalf of each Series and is reimbursed by the Series from the proceeds of a successful Offering.  See “Use of Proceeds and “Plan of Distribution and Subscription Procedure – Fees and Expenses sections for further details.

Operating expenses:Operating Expenses are costs and expenses, allocated in accordance with the Company’s expense allocation policy (see “Description of the Business – Allocations of Expenses” section), attributable to the activities of each Series including: 

·costs incurred in managing the Underlying Asset, including, but not limited to storage, maintenance and transportation costs (other than transportation costs described in Acquisition Expenses); 

·costs incurred in preparing any reports and accounts of the Series, including any tax filings and any annual audit of the accounts of the Series (if applicable) or costs payable to any third-party registrar or transfer agent and any reports to be filed with the Commission including periodic reports on Forms 1-K, 1-SA and 1-U; 

·any indemnification payments; and 

·any and all insurance premiums or expenses in connection with the Underlying Asset, including insurance required for utilization at and transportation of the Underlying Asset to events under Membership Experience Programs (as described in “Description of the Business – Business of the Company”) (excluding any insurance taken out by a corporate sponsor or individual paying to showcase an asset at an event but including, if obtained, directors and officers insurance of the directors and officers of the Manager or the Asset Manager). 

 

The Manager or the Asset Manager has agreed to pay and not be reimbursed for Operating Expenses incurred prior to the Closing with respect to each offering notated in the Master Series Table. Offerings, for which no Closing has occurred are highlighted in gray in the Master Series Table.

 

Operating Expenses of a Series incurred post-Closing shall be the responsibility of the applicable Series.  However, if the Operating Expenses of a particular Series exceed the amount of reserves retained by or revenues generated from the applicable Underlying


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Asset, the Manager or the Asset Manager may (a) pay such Operating Expenses and not seek reimbursement, (b) loan the amount of the Operating Expenses to such Series, on which the Manager or the Asset Manager may impose a reasonable rate of interest, which shall not be lower than the Applicable Federal Rate (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code), and be entitled to reimbursement of such amount from future revenues generated by the applicable Underlying Asset (an “Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation”), or (c) cause additional Interests to be issued in the applicable Series in order to cover such additional amounts.

No Series generated any revenues and we don’t expect any Series to generate any revenue until late 2019, if at all, and expect each Series to incur Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligations, or for the Manager or the Asset Manager to pay such Operating Expenses incurred and not seek reimbursement, to the extent such Series does not have sufficient reserves for such expenses.  See discussion of “Description of the Business – Operating Expenses” for additional information.

Further issuance of

Interests: A further issuance of Interests of a Series may be made in the event the Operating Expenses of that Series exceed the income generated from its Underlying Asset and cash reserves of that Series.  This may occur if the Company does not take out sufficient amounts under an Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation or if the Manager or the Asset Manager does not pay for such Operating Expenses without seeking reimbursement. See “Dilution” for additional information. 

Asset Manager:RSE Markets, Inc., a Delaware corporation, will serve as the asset manager responsible for managing each Series’ Underlying Asset (the “Asset Manager”) as described in the Asset Management Agreement for each Series.  

Platform:RSE Markets owns and operates a mobile app-based platform called Rally Rd.™ (the Rally Rd.™ platform and any successor platform used by the Company for the offer and sale of Interests (facilitated through the BOR), the “Rally Rd.™ Platform” or the “Platform”) through which the Interests are sold. 

Free Cash Flow: Free Cash Flow for a particular Series equals its net income as determined under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, (“GAAP”), plus any change in net working capital and depreciation and amortization (and any other non-cash Operating Expenses) less any capital expenditures related to its Underlying Asset.  The Manager may maintain Free Cash Flow funds in separate deposit accounts or investment accounts for the benefit of each Series. 

Management Fee:As compensation for the services provided by the Asset Manager under the Asset Management Agreement for each Series, the Asset Manager will be paid a semi-annual fee of up to 50% of any Free Cash Flow generated by a particular Series.  The Management Fee will only become due and payable if there is sufficient Free Cash Flow to distribute as described in Distribution Rights below.  For tax and accounting purposes the Management Fee will be accounted for as an expense on the books of the Series. 

Distribution Rights:The Manager has sole discretion in determining what distributions of Free Cash Flow, if any, are made to Interest Holders of a Series. Any Free Cash Flow generated by a Series from the utilization of its Underlying Asset shall be applied by that Series in the following order of priority: 

repay any amounts outstanding under Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligations for that Series, plus accrued interest; 

thereafter to create such reserves for that Series as the Manager deems necessary, in  


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its sole discretion, to meet future Operating Expenses of that Series; and;

thereafter, no less than 50% (net of corporate income taxes applicable to that Series) by way of distribution to the Interest Holders of that Series, which may include the Asset Sellers of its Underlying Asset or the Manager or any of its affiliates, and; 

up to 50% to the Asset Manager in payment of the Management Fee for that Series. 

 

Timing of Distributions:The Manager may make semi-annual distributions of Free Cash Flow remaining to Interest Holders of a Series, subject to the Manager’s right, in its sole discretion, to withhold distributions, including the Management Fee, to meet anticipated costs and liabilities of such Series.  The Manager may change the timing of potential distributions to a Series in its sole discretion. 

Fiduciary Duties:The Manager may not be liable to the Company, any Series or the Investors for errors in judgment or other acts or omissions not amounting to willful misconduct or gross negligence, since provision has been made in the Operating Agreement for exculpation of the Manager. Therefore, Investors have a more limited right of action than they would have absent the limitation in the Operating Agreement. 

Indemnification:None of the Indemnified Parties, Manager, or its affiliates, RSE Markets, or the Asset Manager, nor any current or former directors, officers, employees, partners, shareholders, members, controlling persons, agents or independent contractors of the Manager, members of the Advisory Board, nor persons acting at the request of the Company or any Series in certain capacities with respect to other entities (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) will be liable to the Company, any Series or any Interest Holders for any act or omission taken by the Indemnified Parties in connection with the business of the Company or a Series that has not been determined in a final, non-appealable decision of a court, arbitrator or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to constitute fraud, willful misconduct or gross negligence. 

The Company or, where relevant, each Series of the Company (whether offered hereunder or otherwise) will indemnify the Indemnified Parties out of its assets against all liabilities and losses (including amounts paid in respect of judgments, fines, penalties or settlement of litigation, including legal fees and expenses) to which they become subject by virtue of serving as Indemnified Parties with respect to any act or omission that has not been determined by a final, non-appealable decision of a court, arbitrator or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to constitute fraud, willful misconduct or gross negligence. Unless attributable to a specific Series or a specific Underlying Asset, the costs of meeting any indemnification will be allocated pro rata across each Series based on the value of each Underlying Asset.

Transfers:The Manager may refuse a transfer by an Interest Holder of its Interest if such transfer would result in (a) there being more than 2,000 beneficial owners in a Series or more than 500 beneficial owners that are not “accredited investors”, (b) the assets of a Series being deemed plan assets for purposes of ERISA, (c) such Interest Holder holding in excess of 19.9% of a Series, (d) result in a change of U.S. federal income tax treatment of the Company and/or a Series, or (e) the Company, any Series, the Manager, its affiliates, or the Asset Manager being subject to additional regulatory requirements. Furthermore, as the Interests are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), transfers of Interests may only be effected pursuant to exemptions under the Securities Act and permitted by applicable state securities laws.  See “Description of Interests Offered – Transfer Restrictions” for more information. 

Governing law:To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company and the Operating Agreement will be governed by Delaware law and any dispute in relation to the Company and the Operating Agreement is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of  


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Chancery of the State of Delaware, except where Federal law requires that certain claims be brought in Federal courts, as in the case of claims brought under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.   Section 27 of the Exchange Act creates exclusive federal jurisdiction over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. Furthermore, Section 22 of the Securities Act creates concurrent jurisdiction for federal and state courts over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. As a result, the Delaware exclusive forum provision set forth in the Operating Agreement will not preclude or contract the scope of exclusive federal or concurrent jurisdiction for actions brought under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act, or the respective rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, or otherwise limit the rights of any Investor to bring any claim under such laws, rules or regulations in any United States federal district court of competent jurisdiction.  If an Interest Holder were to bring a claim against the Company or the Manager pursuant to the Operating Agreement, it would be required to do so in the Delaware Court of Chancery to the extent the claim isn’t vested in the exclusive jurisdiction of a court or forum other than the Delaware Court of Chancery, or for which the Delaware Court of Chancery does not have subject matter jurisdiction, or where exclusive jurisdiction is not permitted under applicable law.


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RISK FACTORS

The Interests offered hereby are highly speculative in nature, involve a high degree of risk and should be purchased only by persons who can afford to lose their entire investment. There can be no assurance that the Company’s investment objectives will be achieved or that a secondary market would ever develop for the Interests, whether through the Liquidity Platform (described in more detail below), via the Platform, via third party registered broker-dealers or otherwise. The risks set out below are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or not presently deemed material by us might also impair our operations and performance and/or the value of the Interests. If any of these risks actually occurs, the value of the Interests may be materially adversely affected.  Prospective Investors should obtain their own legal and tax advice prior to making an investment in the Interests and should be aware that an investment in the Interests may be exposed to other risks of an exceptional nature from time to time. The following considerations are among those that should be carefully evaluated before making an investment in the Interests.

Risks relating to the structure, operation and performance of the Company

An investment in an Offering constitutes only an investment in that Series and not in the Company or directly in any Underlying Asset.

 

An Investor in an Offering will acquire an ownership interest in the Series of Interests related to that Offering and not, for the avoidance of doubt, in (i) the Company, (ii) any other Series of Interests, (iii) the Manager, (iv) the Asset Manager, (v) the Platform or (vi) directly in the Underlying Asset associated with the Series or any Underlying Asset owned by any other Series of Interests.  This results in limited voting rights of the Investor, which are solely related to a particular Series, and are further limited by the Operating Agreement of the Company, described further herein.  Investors will have voting rights only with respect to certain matters, primarily relating to amendments to the Operating Agreement that would adversely change the rights of the Interest Holders and removal of the Manager for “cause”.  The Manager thus retains significant control over the management of the Company and each Series and the Asset Manager significant control over the Underlying Assets.  Furthermore, because the Interests in a Series do not constitute an investment in the Company as a whole, holders of the Interests in a Series are not expected to receive any economic benefit from, or be subject to the liabilities of, the assets of any other Series.  In addition, the economic interest of a holder in a Series will not be identical to owning a direct undivided interest in an Underlying Asset because, among other things, a Series will be required to pay corporate taxes before distributions are made to the holders, and the Asset Manager will receive a fee in respect of its management of the Underlying Asset.

 

There is currently no trading market for our securities.  An active market in which investors can resell their Interests may not develop.

There is currently no public trading market for any Interests, and an active market may not develop or be sustained.  If an active public or private trading market for our securities does not develop or is not sustained, it may be difficult or impossible for you to resell your Interests at any price. Although there is a possibility that the proposed Liquidity Platform (see “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform” for additional information), which would be a discretionary and irregular matching service of a registered broker-dealer, may permit some liquidity, the resulting auction process does not operate like a stock exchange or other traditional trading markets. We anticipate that Trading Windows for Interests would be infrequent, occurring with respect to any Series no more than every 30 to 90 days, and would be short, likely lasting only one or two days. There is no assurance that a matching transaction will be found for any given Investor who attempts to purchase or sell an Interest in a Trading Window. Furthermore, there can be no guarantee that the broker will continue to provide these services or that the Company or its Managing Member will pay any fees or other amounts that would be required to maintain that service. Without any such matching service, it may be difficult or impossible for you to dispose of your Interests, and even if there is such a matching service you might not be able to effect a resale through the Liquidity Platform. Accordingly, you may have no liquidity for your Interests, particularly if the Underlying Asset in respect of that Interest is never sold. Even if a public or private market does develop through the Liquidity Platform or otherwise, the market price of the Interests could decline below the amount you paid for your Interests.  


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There may be state law restrictions on an Investor’s ability to sell the Interests.

Each state has its own securities laws, often called “Blue Sky” laws, which (1) limit sales of securities to a state’s residents unless the securities are registered in that state or qualify for an exemption from registration and (2) govern the reporting requirements for brokers and dealers doing business directly or indirectly in the state.  Before a security is sold in a state, there must be a registration in place to cover the transaction, or it must be exempt from registration.  Also, the broker or dealer must be registered in that state.  We do not know whether our securities will be registered, or exempt, under the laws of any states.  A determination regarding registration will be made by the broker-dealers, if any, who agree to serve as the market-makers for our Interests.  There may be significant state “Blue Sky” law restrictions on the ability of Investors to sell, and on purchasers to buy, our Interests.  In addition, Tier 2 of Regulation A limits qualified resales of our Interests to 30% of the aggregate offering price of a particular offering.  Investors should consider the resale market for our securities to be limited.  Investors may be unable to resell their securities, or they may be unable to resell them without the significant expense of state registration or qualification, or opinions to our satisfaction that no such registration or qualification is required.

We do not have a significant operating history and, as a result, there is a limited amount of information about us on which to base an investment decision.

The Company and each Series were recently formed in January 2019 and have not generated any revenues and have no operating history upon which prospective investors may evaluate their performance.  No guarantee can be given that the Company or any Series will achieve their investment objectives, the value of any Underlying Asset will increase or that any Underlying Asset will be successfully monetized.

We have no financial statements. Neither the Company nor any Series has any assets or liabilities.

 

The Company and each Series were recently formed in January 2019.  At the time of this filing, the Company and the Series highlighted in gray in the Master Series Table have not commenced operations (other than entering into a purchase option agreement for the Underlying Asset for that Series), are not capitalized and have no assets or liabilities and no Series will commence operations, be capitalized or have assets and liabilities until such time as a closing related to such Series has occurred.

 

There can be no guarantee that the Company will reach its funding target from potential investors with respect to any Series or future proposed Series of Interests.

Due to the start-up nature of the Company and the Manager, there can be no guarantee that the Company will reach its funding target from potential investors with respect to any Series or future proposed Series of Interests.  In the event the Company does not reach a funding target, it may not be able to achieve its investment objectives by acquiring additional Underlying Assets through the issuance of further Series of Interests and monetizing them to generate distributions for Investors.  In addition, if the Company is unable to raise funding for additional Series of Interests, this may impact any Investors already holding Interests as they will not see the benefits which arise from economies of scale following the acquisition by other Series of Interests of additional Underlying Assets and other monetization opportunities (e.g., hosting events with the collection of Memorabilia Assets).

There is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to generate future profitable operations and/or obtain the necessary financing to meet its obligations and repay its liabilities arising from normal business operations when they become due.

There are few businesses that have pursued a strategy or investment objective similar to the Company’s.

We believe the number of other companies crowdfunding the Asset Class or proposing to run a platform for crowdfunding of Interests in the Asset Class is very limited to date. One business that is affiliated with the Company, has pursued a similar strategy with a different asset class. The Company and the Interests may not gain market acceptance from potential investors, potential Asset Sellers or service providers within the Asset Class’ industry,


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including insurance companies, storage facilities or maintenance partners.  This could result in an inability of the Manager to operate the Underlying Assets profitably.  This could impact the issuance of further Series of Interests and additional Underlying Assets being acquired by the Company.  This would further inhibit market acceptance of the Company and if the Company does not acquire any additional Underlying Assets, Investors would not receive any benefits which arise from economies of scale (such as reduction in storage costs as a large number of Underlying Assets are stored at the same facility, group discounts on insurance and the ability to monetize Underlying Assets through Museums or other Membership Experience Programs, as described in “Description of the Business – Business of the Company,” that would require the Company to own a substantial number of Underlying Assets).

Offering amount exceeds value of Underlying Asset.

The size of each Offering will exceed the purchase price of the related Underlying Asset as at the date of such Offering (as the proceeds of the Offering in excess of the purchase price of the Underlying Asset will be used to pay fees, costs and expenses incurred in making the Offering and acquiring the Underlying Asset).  If an Underlying Asset had to be sold and there has not been substantial appreciation of the value of the Underlying Asset prior to such sale, there may not be sufficient proceeds from the sale of the Underlying Asset to repay Investors the amount of their initial investment (after first paying off any liabilities on the Underlying Asset  at the time of the sale including but not limited to any outstanding Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation) or any additional profits in excess of this amount.

Excess Operating Expenses could the materially and adversely affect the value of Interests and result in dilution to Investors.

Operating Expenses related to a particular Series incurred post-Closing shall be the responsibility of the Series.  However, if the Operating Expenses of a particular Series exceed the amount of revenues generated from the Underlying Asset of such Series, the Manager or the Asset Manager may (a) pay such Operating Expenses and not seek reimbursement, (b) loan the amount of the Operating Expenses to the particular Series, on which the Manager or the Asset Manager may impose a reasonable rate of interest, and be entitled to reimbursement of such amount from future revenues generated by the applicable Underlying Asset (“Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation(s)”), or (c) cause additional Interests to be issued in such Series in order to cover such additional amounts.

If there is an Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation, this reimbursable amount between related parties would be repaid from the Free Cash Flow generated by the applicable Series and could reduce the amount of any future distributions payable to Investors in that Series.  If additional Interests are issued in a particular Series, this would dilute the current value of the Interests of that Series held by existing Investors and the amount of any future distributions payable to such existing Investors.  Further, any additional issuance of Interests of a Series could result in dilution of the holders of that Series.

We are reliant on the Manager and Asset Manager and their respective personnel. Our business and operations could be adversely affected if the Manager or Asset Manager lose key personnel.

 

The successful operation of the Company (and therefore, the success of the Interests) is in part dependent on the ability of the Manager and the Asset Manager to source, acquire and manage the Underlying Assets and for RSE Markets to maintain the Platform.  As the Manager and Asset Manager have only been in existence since 2019 and April 2016, respectively, and are early-stage startup companies, they have no significant operating history.  Further, while the Asset Manager is also the asset manager for RSE Collection, LLC, another series limited liability company with a similar business model in the collectible automobile asset class, and thus has some similar management experience, its experience is limited, and it has no experience selecting or managing assets in the Asset Class.

In addition, the success of the Company (and therefore, the Interests) will be highly dependent on the expertise and performance of the Manager and the Asset Manager and their respective teams, the Asset Manager’s expert network and other investment professionals (which may include third parties) to source, acquire and manage the Underlying Assets.  There can be no assurance that these individuals will continue to be associated with the Manager or the Asset Manager.  The loss of the services of one or more of these individuals could have a material and adverse effect on the Underlying Assets and, in particular, their ongoing management and use to support the investment of the Interest Holders.


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Furthermore, the success of the Company and the value of the Interests is dependent on there being a critical mass from the market for the Interests and that the Company is able to acquire a number of Underlying Assets in multiple Series of Interests so that the Investors can benefit from economies of scale which arise from holding more than one Underlying Asset (e.g., a reduction in transport costs if a large number of Underlying Assets are transported at the same time).  In the event that the Company is unable to source additional Underlying Assets due to, for example, competition for such Underlying Assets or lack of Underlying Assets available in the marketplace, then this could materially impact the success of the Company and each Series by hindering its ability to acquire additional Underlying Assets through the issuance of further Series of Interests and monetizing them together with the Underlying Assets at the Membership Experience Programs to generate distributions for Investors.

If the Company’s series limited liability company structure is not respected, then Investors may have to share any liabilities of the Company with all Investors and not just those who hold the same Series of Interests as them.

The Company is structured as a Delaware series limited liability company that issues a separate Series of Interests for each Underlying Asset.  Each Series of Interests will merely be a separate Series and not a separate legal entity.  Under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the “LLC Act”), if certain conditions (as set forth in Section 18-215(b) of the LLC Act) are met, the liability of Investors holding one Series of Interests is segregated from the liability of Investors holding another Series of Interests and the assets of one Series of Interests are not available to satisfy the liabilities of other Series of Interests.  Although this limitation of liability is recognized by the courts of Delaware, there is no guarantee that if challenged in the courts of another U.S. State or a foreign jurisdiction, such courts will uphold a similar interpretation of Delaware corporation law, and in the past certain jurisdictions have not honored such interpretation.  If the Company’s series limited liability company structure is not respected, then Investors may have to share any liabilities of the Company with all Investors and not just those who hold the same Series of Interests as them.  Furthermore, while we intend to maintain separate and distinct records for each Series of Interests and account for them separately and otherwise meet the requirements of the LLC Act, it is possible a court could conclude that the methods used did not satisfy Section 18-215(b) of the LLC Act and thus potentially expose the assets of a Series to the liabilities of another Series of Interests.  The consequence of this is that Investors may have to bear higher than anticipated expenses which would adversely affect the value of their Interests or the likelihood of any distributions being made by a particular Series to its Investors.  In addition, we are not aware of any court case that has tested the limitations on inter-series liability provided by Section 18-215(b) in federal bankruptcy courts and it is possible that a bankruptcy court could determine that the assets of one Series of Interests should be applied to meet the liabilities of the other Series of Interests or the liabilities of the Company generally where the assets of such other Series of Interests or of the Company generally are insufficient to meet our liabilities.

For the avoidance of doubt, at the time of this filing, the Company and the Series highlighted in gray in the Master Series Table have not commenced operations, are not capitalized and have no assets or liabilities and no Series will commence operations, be capitalized or have assets and liabilities until such time as a closing related to such Series has occurred.

If any fees, costs and expenses of the Company are not allocable to a specific Series of Interests, they will be borne proportionately across all of the Series of Interests (which may include future Series of Interests to be issued).  Although the Manager will allocate fees, costs and expenses acting reasonably and in accordance with its allocation policy (see “Description of the Business – Allocations of Expenses” section), there may be situations where it is difficult to allocate fees, costs and expenses to a specific Series of Interests and therefore, there is a risk that a Series of Interests may bear a proportion of the fees, costs and expenses for a service or product for which another Series of Interests received a disproportionately high benefit.

We are currently expanding and improving our information technology systems and use security measures designed to protect our systems against breaches and cyber-attacks.  If these efforts are not successful, our business and operations could be disrupted, our operating results and reputation could be harmed, and the value of the Interests could be materially and adversely affected.

The highly automated nature of the Platform through which potential investors may acquire or transfer Interests may make it an attractive target and potentially vulnerable to cyber-attacks, computer viruses, physical or electronic break-ins or similar disruptions.  The Platform processes certain confidential information about Investors, the Asset Sellers and the Underlying Assets.  While we intend to take commercially reasonable measures to protect


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the confidential information and maintain appropriate cybersecurity, the security measures of the Platform, the Company, the Asset Manager, the Manager, or any of their respective service providers could be breached.  Any accidental or willful security breaches or other unauthorized access to the Platform could cause confidential information to be stolen and used for criminal purposes or have other harmful effects.  Security breaches or unauthorized access to confidential information could also expose the Company to liability related to the loss of the information, time-consuming and expensive litigation and negative publicity, or loss of the proprietary nature of the Asset Manager’s, the Manager’s, and the Company’s trade secrets.  If security measures are breached because of third-party action, employee error, malfeasance or otherwise, or if design flaws in the Platform software are exposed and exploited, the relationships between the Company, Investors, users and the Asset Sellers could be severely damaged, and the Company, the Asset Manager, or the Manager could incur significant liability or have their attention significantly diverted from utilization of the Underlying Assets, which could have a material negative impact on the value of Interests or the potential for distributions to be made on the Interests.

Because techniques used to sabotage or obtain unauthorized access to systems change frequently and generally are not recognized until they are launched against a target, the Company, the third-party hosting used by the Platform and other third-party service providers may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate preventative measures.  In addition, federal regulators and many federal and state laws and regulations require companies to notify individuals of data security breaches involving their personal data.  These mandatory disclosures regarding a security breach are costly to implement and often lead to widespread negative publicity, which may cause Investors, the Asset Sellers or service providers within the industry, including insurance companies, to lose confidence in the effectiveness of the secure nature of the Platform.  Any security breach, whether actual or perceived, would harm the reputation of the Asset Manager, the Manager, the Company, and the Platform and the Company could lose Investors and the Asset Sellers.  This would impair the ability of the Company to achieve its objectives of acquiring additional Underlying Assets through the issuance of further Series of Interests and monetizing them at the Membership Experience Programs.

System limitations or failures could harm our business and may cause the Asset Manager or Manager to intervene into activity on our Platform.

Our business depends in large part on the integrity and performance of the technology, computer and communications systems supporting them. If new systems fail to operate as intended or our existing systems cannot expand to cope with increased demand or otherwise fail to perform, we could experience unanticipated disruptions in service, slower response times and delays in the introduction of new products and services. These consequences could result in service outages, adverse effects on primary issuance or trading windows, through the Platform and during Trading Windows, resulting in decreased customer satisfaction and regulatory sanctions.

Our Platform has experienced systems failures and delays in the past and could experience future systems failures and delays. In such cases the Asset Manager has and may in future (along with the Manager) take corrective actions as it reasonably believes are in the best interests of Investors or potential Investors. For example, our technology system has in certain instances over-counted the number of subscriptions made in an initial offering, when volume of subscriptions has rapidly increased. In these cases, the Asset Manager has confirmed with the Investors to remove the duplicate subscriptions and rather than opening the Offering back up for additional Investors, has purchased the Interests underlying such duplicate subscriptions for its own account at the same terms as all other Investors would purchase such Interests.   

If subscription or trading volumes in future increase unexpectedly or other unanticipated events occur, we may need to expand and upgrade our technology, transaction processing systems and network infrastructure. We do not know whether we will be able to accurately project the rate, timing or cost of any volume increases, or expand and upgrade our systems and infrastructure to accommodate any increases in a timely manner.

While we have programs in place to identify and minimize our exposure to vulnerabilities and to share corrective measures with our business partners, we cannot guarantee that such events will not occur in the future. Any system issue that causes an interruption in services, including the Platform, decreases the responsiveness of our services or otherwise affects our services could impair our reputation, damage our brand name and negatively impact our business, financial condition and operating results.


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Our Platform is highly technical and may be at a risk to malfunction.

Our Platform is a complex system composed of many interoperating components and incorporates software that is highly complex. Our business is dependent upon our ability to prevent system interruption on our Platform. Our software, including open source software that is incorporated into our code, may now or in the future contain undetected errors, bugs, or vulnerabilities. Some errors in our software code may only be discovered after the code has been released. Bugs in our software, third-party software including open source software that is incorporated into our code, misconfigurations of our systems, and unintended interactions between systems could cause downtime that would impact the availability of our service to Platform users. We have from time to time found defects or errors in our system and may discover additional defects in the future that could result in Platform unavailability or system disruption. In addition, we have experienced outages on our Platform due to circumstances within our control, such as outages due to software limitations. We rely on Amazon Web Services, Inc. (“AWS”) data centers for the operation of our Platform. If the AWS data centers fail, our Platform users may experience down time. If sustained or repeated, any of these outages could reduce the attractiveness of our Platform to Platform users. In addition, our release of new software in the past has inadvertently caused, and may in the future cause, interruptions in the availability or functionality of our Platform. Any errors, bugs, or vulnerabilities discovered in our code or systems after release could result in an interruption in the availability of our Platform or a negative experience for users and Investors and could also result in negative publicity and unfavorable media coverage, damage to our reputation, loss of Platform users, loss of revenue or liability for damages, regulatory inquiries, or other proceedings, any of which could adversely affect our business and financial results.

There can be no guarantee that any liquidity mechanism for secondary sales of Interests will develop on our Platform in the manner described, that registered broker-dealers will desire to facilitate liquidity in the Interests for a level of fees that would be acceptable to Investors or at all, that such Trading Windows (as defined below) will occur with high frequency if at all, that a market-clearing price (e.g., a price at which there is overlap between bid and ask prices) will be established during any Trading Window or that any buy or sell orders will be filled.  

We anticipate that liquidity will be limited until sufficient interest has been generated on the Rally Rd. TM Platform, which may never occur (see “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform” for additional information).  Liquidity for the interests would in large part depend on the market supply of and demand for interests during the Trading Window, as well as applicable laws and restrictions under the Company’s Operating Agreement. It is anticipated, however, that such Trading Windows would happen on a recurring basis, although there can be no assurance that Trading Windows will occur on a regular basis or at all. Further, the frequency and duration of any Trading Window would be subject to adjustment by the brokers.

We do not anticipate the use of Manager-owned Interests for liquidity or to facilitate the resale of Interests held by Investors.

Currently, the Manager does not intend to sell any Interests which it holds or may hold prior to the liquidation of an Underlying Asset.  Thus, the Manager does not currently intend to take any action which might provide liquidity or facilitate the resale of Interests held by Investors. However, the Manager may from time to time transfer a small number of Interests to unrelated third parties for promotional purposes.

Abuse of our advertising or social platforms may harm our reputation or user engagement.

 The Asset Manager provides content or posts ads about the Company and Series through various social media platforms that may be influenced by third parties. Our reputation or user engagement may be negatively affected by activity that is hostile or inappropriate to other people, by users impersonating other people or organizations, by disseminating information about us or to us that may be viewed as misleading or intended to manipulate the opinions of our users, or by the use of the Asset Manager’s products or services, including the Platform, that violates our terms of service or otherwise for objectionable or illegal ends. Preventing these actions may require us to make substantial investments in people and technology and these investments may not be successful, adversely affecting our business.

If we are unable to protect our intellectual property rights, our competitive position could be harmed, or we could be required to incur significant expenses to enforce our rights.


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Our ability to compete effectively is dependent in part upon our ability to protect our proprietary technology.  We rely on trademarks, trade secret laws, and confidentiality procedures to protect our intellectual property rights.  There can be no assurance these protections will be available in all cases or will be adequate to prevent our competitors from copying, reverse engineering or otherwise obtaining and using our technology, proprietary rights or products To prevent substantial unauthorized use of our intellectual property rights, it may be necessary to prosecute actions for infringement and/or misappropriation of our proprietary rights against third parties.  Any such action could result in significant costs and diversion of our resources and management’s attention, and there can be no assurance we will be successful in such action.  If we are unable to protect our intellectual property, it could have a material adverse effect on our business and on the value of the Interests.

Risks relating to the Offerings

We are offering our Interests pursuant to Tier 2 of Regulation A and we cannot be certain if the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to Tier 2 issuers will make our Interests less attractive to Investors as compared to a traditional initial public offering.

As a Tier 2 issuer, we are subject to scaled disclosure and reporting requirements which may make an investment in our Interests less attractive to Investors who are accustomed to enhanced disclosure and more frequent financial reporting.  The differences between disclosures for Tier 2 issuers versus those for emerging growth companies include, without limitation, only needing to file final semiannual reports as opposed to quarterly reports and far fewer circumstances where a current disclosure would be required.  In addition, given the relative lack of regulatory precedent regarding the recent amendments to Regulation A, there is some regulatory uncertainty in regard to how the Commission or the individual state securities regulators will regulate both the offer and sale of our securities, as well as any ongoing compliance that we may be subject to.  For example, a number of states have yet to determine the types of filings and amount of fees that are required for such an offering.  If our scaled disclosure and reporting requirements, or regulatory uncertainty regarding Regulation A, reduces the attractiveness of the Interests, we may be unable to raise the funds necessary to fund future offerings, which could impair our ability to develop a diversified portfolio of Underlying Assets and create economies of scale, which may adversely affect the value of the Interests or the ability to make distributions to Investors.

There may be deficiencies with our internal controls that require improvements, and if we are unable to adequately evaluate internal controls, we may be subject to sanctions.

As a Tier 2 issuer, we will not need to provide a report on the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting, and we will be exempt from the auditor attestation requirements concerning any such report so long as we are a Tier 2 issuer.  We are in the process of evaluating whether our internal control procedures are effective and therefore there is a greater likelihood of undiscovered errors in our internal controls or reported financial statements as compared to issuers that have conducted such evaluations.

If a regulator determines that the activities of either the Manager or Asset Manager require its registration as a broker-dealer, the Asset Manager or Manager may be required to cease operations and any Series of Interests offered and sold without such proper registration may be subject to a right of rescission.

The sale of membership interests is being facilitated by the BOR, a broker-dealer registered under the Exchange Act and member of FINRA, which is registered in each state where the offer or sales of the Interests will occur. It is anticipated that Interests will be offered and sold only in states where the BOR is registered as a broker-dealer.  For the avoidance of doubt, the BOR will not solicit purchases and will not make any recommendations regarding the Interests.  Neither the BOR, nor any other entity, receives a finder’s fee or any underwriting or placement agent discounts or commissions in relation to any Offering of Interests. If a regulatory authority determines that the Asset Manager or the Manager, neither of which is a registered broker-dealer under the Exchange Act or any state securities laws, has itself engaged in brokerage activities that require registration, including initial sale of the Interests on the Platform and permitting a registered broker-dealer to facilitate resales or other liquidity of the Interests on the Platform (see “Description of the Business - Liquidity Platform” for additional information), the Asset Manager or the Manager may need to stop operating and therefore, the Company would not have an entity managing the Series’ Underlying Assets.  In addition, if the Manager or Asset Manager is found to have engaged in activities requiring registration as “broker-dealer” without either being properly registered as such, there is a risk that any Series of


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Interests offered and sold while the Manager or Asset Manager was not so registered may be subject to a right of rescission, which may result in the early termination of the Offerings.  

If at any time regulators deem the Liquidity Platform a securities exchange or alternative trading system this may require us to cease operating the Platform and will materially and adversely affect your ability to transfer your Interests.

Regulators may determine that the Liquidity Platform (see “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform”) linked in the Platform may be a securities exchange under the Exchange Act.  While we do not believe that the Liquidity Platform is a securities exchange, if it is deemed to be a securities exchange then we would be required to register as a securities exchange or qualify as an alternative trading system, either of which would significantly increase the overhead of Asset Manager and could cause Asset Manager to wind down the Platform.  Further, if we are found to be in violation of the Exchange Act due to operation of an unregistered exchange, we could be subject to significant monetary penalties, censure or other actions that may have a material and adverse effect on Asset Manager and may require it to cease operating the Platform or otherwise be unable to maintain the Liquidity Platform, which would adversely affect your ability to transfer your Interests.

If we are required to register under the Exchange Act, it would result in significant expense and reporting requirements that would place a burden on the Manager and Asset Manager and may divert attention from management of the Underlying Assets by the Manager and Asset Manager or could cause Asset Manager to no longer be able to afford to run our business.

The Exchange Act requires issuers with more than $10 million in total assets to register its equity securities under the Exchange Act if its securities are held of record by more than 2,000 persons or 500 persons who are not “accredited investors”.  While our Operating Agreement presently prohibits any transfer that would result in any Series being held of record by more than 2,000 persons or 500 non-“accredited investors”, there can be no guarantee that we will not exceed those limits and the Manager has the ability to unilaterally amend the Operating Agreement to permit holdings that exceed those limits.  Series may have more than 2,000 total Interests, which would make it more likely that there accidentally would be greater than 2,000 beneficial owners of or 500 non- “accredited investors” in that Series.  If we are required to register under the Exchange Act, it would result in significant expense and reporting requirements that would place a burden on the Manager and Asset Manager  and may divert attention from management of the Underlying Assets by the Manager and Asset Manager or could cause Asset Manager to no longer be able to afford to run our business.

If the Company were to be required to register under the Investment Company Act or the Manager or the Asset Manager were to be required to register under the Investment Advisers Act, it could have a material and adverse impact on the results of operations and expenses of each Series and the Manager and the Asset Manager may be forced to liquidate and wind up each Series of Interests or rescind the Offerings for any of the Series or the offering for any other Series of Interests.

The Company is not registered and will not be registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), and neither the Manager nor the Asset Manager is or will be registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Advisers Act”) and the Interests do not have the benefit of the protections of the Investment Company Act or the Investment Advisers Act.  The Company, the Manager and the Asset Manager have taken the position that the Underlying Assets are not “securities” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act or the Investment Advisers Act, and thus the Company’s assets will consist of less than 40% investment securities under the Investment Company Act and the Manager and the Asset Manager are not and will not be advising with respect to securities under the Investment Advisers Act.  This position, however, is based upon applicable case law that is inherently subject to judgments and interpretation.  If the Company were to be required to register under the Investment Company Act or the Manager or the Asset Manager were to be required to register under the Investment Advisers Act, it could have a material and adverse impact on the results of operations and expenses of each Series and the Manager and the Asset Manager may be forced to liquidate and wind up each Series of Interests or rescind the Offerings for any of the Series or the offering for any other Series of Interests.


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Possible Changes in Federal Tax Laws.

The Code is subject to change by Congress, and interpretations of the Code may be modified or affected by judicial decisions, by the Treasury Department through changes in regulations and by the Internal Revenue Service through its audit policy, announcements, and published and private rulings. Although significant changes to the tax laws historically have been given prospective application, no assurance can be given that any changes made in the tax law affecting an investment in any Series of Interests of the Company would be limited to prospective effect. For instance, prior to effectiveness of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, an exchange of the Interests of one Series for another might have been a non-taxable ‘like-kind exchange’ transaction, while transactions now only qualify for that treatment with respect to real property.  Accordingly, the ultimate effect on an Investor’s tax situation may be governed by laws, regulations or interpretations of laws or regulations which have not yet been proposed, passed or made, as the case may be.

Risks Specific to the Industry and the Asset Class

Potential negative changes within the Asset Class.

 

The Asset Class is subject to various risks, including, but not limited to, currency fluctuations, changes in tax rates, consumer confidence and brand exposure, as well as risks associated with the Asset Class in general, including, but not limited to, economic downturns and the availability of desirable Memorabilia Assets. Changes in the Asset Class could have a material and adverse effect upon the Company’s ability to achieve its investment objectives of acquiring additional Underlying Assets through the issuance of further Series of Interests and monetizing them at the Membership Experience Programs to generate distributions for Investors.

Lack of Diversification.

It is not anticipated that any Series would own assets other than its respective Underlying Asset, plus potential cash reserves for maintenance, storage, insurance and other expenses pertaining to the Underlying Asset and amounts earned by such Series from the monetization of the Underlying Asset.  Investors looking for diversification will have to create their own diversified portfolio by investing in other opportunities in addition to any one Series.

Industry concentration and general downturn in industry.

Given the concentrated nature of the Underlying Assets (i.e., only Memorabilia Assets) any downturn in the Asset Class is likely to impact the value of the Underlying Assets, and consequently the value of the Interests. Popularity within categories of the broader market (e.g. baseball or football) can impact the value of the Underlying Assets within categories of the Asset Class (e.g. baseball cards or football jerseys), and consequently the value of the Interests. Furthermore, as the Asset Class is comprised of collectible items, the value of such Memorabilia Assets may be impacted if an economic downturn occurs and there is less disposable income for individuals to invest in the Asset Class.  In the event of a downturn in the industry, the value of the Underlying Assets is likely to decrease.

Volatile demand for the assets in the Asset Class

Volatility of demand for luxury goods, in particular high value Memorabilia Assets, may adversely affect a Series’ ability to achieve its investment purpose.  The Asset Class has been subject to volatility in demand in recent periods, particularly around certain categories of assets and investor tastes (ex. trading cards).  Demand for high value Memorabilia Assets depends to a large extent on general, economic, political, and social conditions in a given market as well as the tastes of the collector community and in the case of sports, the general fan community resulting in changes of which Memorabilia Assets are most sought after.  

Volatility in demand may lead to volatility in the value of the Underlying Assets, which may result in further downward price pressure and adversely affect the Company’s ability to achieve its objective of acquiring additional Underlying Assets through the issuance of further Series of Interests and monetizing them at the Membership Experience Programs to generate distributions for Investors. In addition, the lack of demand may reduce any further issuance of Series of Interests and acquisition of more Underlying Assets, thus limiting the benefits the Investors


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already holding Series of Interests could receive from there being economies of scale (e.g., cheaper insurance due to a number of Underlying Assets requiring insurance) and other monetization opportunities (e.g., hosting shows with the collection of Memorabilia Assets).  These effects may have a more pronounced impact given the limited number of Underlying Assets held by the Company in the short-term.

We will rely on data from past auction sales and insurance data, among other sources, in determining the value of the Underlying Assets, and have not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of this information.  As such, valuations of the Underlying Assets may be subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk.

As explained in “Description of the Business”, the Asset Class is difficult to value, and it is hoped the Platform will help create a market by which the Interests (and, indirectly, the Underlying Assets) may be more accurately valued due to the creation of a larger market for the Asset Class than exists from current means.  Until the Platform has created such a market, valuations of the Underlying Assets will be based upon the subjective approach taken by the members of the Manager’s expert network and members of the Advisory Board, valuation experts appointed by the Asset Seller or other data provided by third parties (e.g., auction results and previous sales history).  Due to the lack of third-party valuation reports and potential for one-of-a-kind assets, the value of the Underlying Assets may be more difficult for potential investors to compare against a market benchmark. Furthermore, if similar assets to the Underlying Assets are created or discovered it could in turn negatively impact the value of the Underlying Assets.  The Manager sources data from past auction sales results and insurance data; however, it may rely on the accuracy of the underlying data without any means of detailed verification.  Consequently, valuations may be uncertain.

Risks relating to the Underlying Assets

The value of the Underlying Assets and, consequently, the value of an Investor’s Interests can go down as well as up.  

Valuations are not guarantees of realizable price, do not necessarily represent the price at which the Interests may be sold on the Platform and the value of the Underlying Assets may be materially affected by a number of factors outside the control of the Company, including, any volatility in the economic markets, the condition of the Underlying Assets and physical matters arising from the state of their condition.

Competition in the Asset Class from other business models.

There is potentially significant competition for Memorabilia Assets from many different market participants.  While the majority of transactions continue to be peer-to-peer with very limited public information, other market players such as dealers, trade fares and auction houses continue to play an increasing role. Furthermore, the presence of corporations such as eBay or Amazon in the Asset Class adds further competition from non-traditional players.

This competition may impact the liquidity of the Interests, as it is dependent on the Company acquiring attractive and desirable Memorabilia Assets to ensure that there is an appetite of potential investors for the Interests. In addition, there are companies that are developing crowd funding models for other alternative asset classes such as art or wine, who may decide to enter the Asset Class as well.

Dependence of a Memorabilia Asset on association.

The value of a Memorabilia Asset is likely to be connected to its association with, a certain person or group or in connection with certain events (prior to or following the acquisition of the Underlying Asset by the Company). In the event that such person, group or event loses public affection, then this may adversely impact the value of the Memorabilia Asset and therefore, the Series of Interests that relate to such Underlying Asset. For example, San Francisco Giants’ outfielder Barry Bonds was on a career path to becoming a first-ballot Hall of Famer due to his home run records. At the turn of the century his game used memorabilia and cards were at a premium. However, steroid use and a poor public image not only put his Hall of Fame election in doubt but also damaged the value of his memorabilia. The same can also be said for a promising rookie whose career either ends prematurely due to injury or does not meet all the early expectations placed on them.


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Dependence on the brand of the manufacturer of Memorabilia Assets.

The Underlying Assets of the Company will consist of Memorabilia Assets from a very wide variety of manufacturers, many of which are still in operation today.  The demand for the Underlying Assets, and therefore, each Series of Interests, may be influenced by the general perception of the Underlying Assets that manufacturers are producing today.  In addition, the manufacturers’ business practices may result in the image and value of the Underlying Asset produced by certain manufacturers being damaged.  This in turn may have a negative impact on the Underlying Assets made by such manufacturers and, in particular, the value of the Underlying Assets and, consequently, the value of the Series of Interests that relate to such Underlying Asset. For example, the reputation of a manufacturer of certain sporting equipment that is used by a prominent player may impact the collectability of such equipment.

Title, authenticity or infringement claims on an Underlying Asset.

There is no guarantee that an Underlying Asset will be free of any claims regarding title and authenticity (e.g., counterfeit or previously stolen items) even after verification through a third-party authenticator, or that such claims may arise after acquisition of an Underlying Asset by a Series of Interests.  The Company may not have complete ownership history or records for an Underlying Asset.  In the event of a title or authenticity claim against the Company, the Company may not have recourse against the Asset Seller or the benefit of insurance and the value of the Underlying Asset and the Series that relates to that Underlying Asset, may be diminished.  Furthermore, the Company and the Underlying Asset could be adversely affected if a piece of memorabilia, such as a sports card, was found to be created without all appropriate consents, such as consent from the athlete or league.

There are risks associated with reliance on third party authenticators.

While there is no guarantee that an Underlying Asset will be free of fraud, we intend to mitigate this risk by having the item graded or authenticated by a reputable firm. In the event of an authenticity claim against an authenticated item, the Company may have recourse for reimbursement from the authenticator, although there can be no guarantee of the Company’s ability to collect or the authenticator’s ability to pay. 

Furthermore, authenticators may occasionally make mistakes by either giving their approval or grade to a counterfeit card or piece of memorabilia. Sometimes this mistake is not uncovered until years later when evidence to the contrary surfaces or updated scientific methods are applied. The Company may not have recourse, if such an event occurs, and the value of the Underlying Asset will likely deteriorate. A piece of an Underlying Asset may also be mislabeled by an authenticator such as giving it the wrong year or attributing it to the wrong person, which may adversely affect its value. 

Additionally, it is possible that there are unknown issues with an Underlying Asset that are not immediately apparent but arise at a later date. For example, prior storage and display methodologies for an Underlying Asset might have adverse effects that are only apparent at a later date. Even through the asset undergoes an authentication process, there are still scenarios where these issues may not be apparent at the time of authentication.  Finally, there is reputational risk of the authenticator, which may fall out of favor with collectors, which may impact the value of all items authenticated by the particular authenticator.

Third party liability.

Each Series will assume all of the ownership risks attached to its Underlying Asset, including third party liability risks.  Therefore, a Series may be liable to a third party for any loss or damages incurred by such third party in connection with the Series’ Underlying Asset.  This would be a loss to the Series and, in turn, adversely affect the value of the Series and would negatively impact the ability of the Series to make distributions.


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An Underlying Asset may be lost or damaged by causes beyond the Company’s control while being transported or when in storage or on display.  There can be no guarantee that insurance proceeds will be sufficient to pay the full market value of an Underlying Asset which has been damaged or lost which will result in a material and adverse effect in the value of the related Interests.

Any Underlying Asset may be lost or damaged by causes beyond the Company’s control when in storage or on display.  There is also a possibility that an Underlying Asset could be lost or damaged at Membership Experience Programs.  Any damage to an Underlying Asset or other liability incurred as a result of participation in these programs, including personal injury to participants, could adversely impact the value of the Underlying Asset or adversely increase the liabilities or Operating Expenses of its related Series of Interests.  Further, when an Underlying Asset has been purchased, it will be necessary to transport it to the Asset Manager’s preferred storage location or as required to participate in Membership Experience Programs.  An Underlying Asset may be lost or damaged in transit, and transportation, insurance or other expenses may be higher than anticipated due to the locations of particular events.  

Although we intend for the Underlying Assets to be insured at replacement cost (subject to policy terms and conditions), in the event of any claims against such insurance policies, there can be no guarantee that any losses or costs will be reimbursed, that an Underlying Asset can be replaced on a like-for-like basis or that any insurance proceeds would be sufficient to pay the full market value (after paying for any outstanding liabilities including, but not limited to any outstanding balances under Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligations), if any, of the Interests.  In the event that damage is caused to an Underlying Asset, this will impact the value of the Underlying Asset, and consequently, the Interests related to the Underlying Asset, as well as the likelihood of any distributions being made by the applicable Series to its Investors.

In addition, at a future date, the Manager may decide to expand the Membership Experience Programs to include items where individual Investors or independent third parties may be able to become the caretaker of Underlying Assets for a certain period of time for an appropriate fee, assuming that the Manager believes that such models are expected to result in higher overall financial returns for all Investors in any Underlying Assets used in such models.  The feasibility from an insurance, safety, technological and financial perspective of such models has not yet been analyzed but may significantly increase the risk profile and the chance for loss of or damage to any Underlying Asset if utilized in such models.

Insurance of Underlying Assets may not cover all losses which will result in a material and adverse effect in the valuation of the Series related to such damaged Underlying Assets.

Insurance of any Underlying Asset may not cover all losses.  There are certain types of losses, generally of a catastrophic nature, such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, terrorism or acts of war that may be uninsurable or not economically insurable. Inflation, environmental considerations and other factors, including terrorism or acts of war, also might make insurance proceeds insufficient to repair or replace an asset if it is damaged or destroyed.  Under such circumstances, the insurance proceeds received might not be adequate to restore a Series’ economic position with respect to its affected Underlying Asset.  Furthermore, the Series related to such affected Underlying Assets would bear the expense of the payment of any deductible.  Any uninsured loss could result in both loss of cash flow from, and a decrease in value of, the affected Underlying Asset and, consequently, the Series that relates to such Underlying Asset.

Forced sale of Underlying Assets.

The Company may be forced to cause its various Series to sell one or more of the Underlying Assets (e.g., upon the bankruptcy of the Manager) and such a sale may occur at an inopportune time or at a lower value than when the Underlying Assets were first acquired or at a lower price than the aggregate of costs, fees and expenses used to purchase the Underlying Assets.  In addition, there may be liabilities related to the Underlying Assets, including, but not limited to Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligations on the balance sheet of any Series at the time of a forced sale, which would be paid off prior to Investors receiving any distributions from a sale.  In such circumstances, the capital proceeds from any Underlying Asset and, therefore, the return available to Investors of the applicable Series, may be lower than could have been obtained if the Series held the Underlying Asset and sold it at a later date.

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The revenue of each Series is expected to be derived primarily from the use of its Underlying Asset in Membership Experience Programs including “museum” style locations to visit assets and asset sponsorship models.  Membership Experience Programs have not been proven with respect to the Company and there can be no assurance that Membership Experience Programs will generate sufficient proceeds to cover fees, costs and expenses with respect to any Series.  In the event that the revenue generated in any given year does not cover the Operating Expenses of the applicable Series, the Manager or the Asset Manager may (a) pay such Operating Expenses and not seek reimbursement, (b) provide a loan to the Series in the form of an Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation, on which the Manager or the Asset Manager may impose a reasonable rate of interest, and/or (c) cause additional Interests to be issued in the applicable Series in order to cover such additional amounts.

Any amount paid to the Manager or the Asset Manager in satisfaction of an Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation would not be available to Investors as a distribution.  In the event additional Interests in a Series are issued, Investors in such Series would be diluted and would receive a smaller portion of distributions from future Free Cash Flows, if any.  Furthermore, if a Series or the Company is dissolved, there is no guarantee that the proceeds from liquidation will be sufficient to repay the Investors their initial investment or the market value, if any, of the Interests at the time of liquidation.  See “Potentially high storage, maintenance and insurance costs for the Underlying Assets” for further details on the risks of escalating costs and expenses of the Underlying Assets.

Market manipulation or overproduction

Market manipulation may be a risk with the Asset Class. For example, one trading card manufacturer was caught secretly producing examples of hard to find and valuable cards that were given to its executives. This loss of faith in the company led to a devaluation of the cards involved. Another example is that a modern football and baseball player is issued many uniforms over the course of a season. The more a team issues, the less exclusive said item becomes. Also, many players have exclusive contracts with outlets that sell the players game used uniforms and equipment. There is no way of knowing if a company or player is secretly hoarding items which might be “dumped” in the market at a later date. 

Environmental damage could impact the value of an Underlying Asset which will result in a material and adverse effect in the value of the related Interests.

Improper storage may lead to the full or partial destruction of an item. For instance, trading cards, tickets, posters or other paper piece can be destroyed by exposure to water or moisture. Likewise, equipment such as a bat may warp, or a leather glove may grow mold due to exposure to the elements. Autographs that are signed with inferior writing instruments or rendered on an unstable substrate may fade or “bleed,” thereby reducing its value to collectors. 

Some of the defects may not be initially visible or apparent, for example moisture in a frame, and may only become visible at a later date, at which point the value of the Underlying Asset and in turn the Series may be impacted.  

Potentially high storage and insurance costs for the Underlying Assets.

In order to protect and care for the Underlying Assets, the Manager must ensure adequate storage facilities, insurance coverage and, if required, maintenance work.  The cost of care may vary from year to year depending on changes in the insurance rates for covering the Underlying Assets and changes in the cost of storage for the Underlying Assets, and if required, the amount of maintenance performed.  It is anticipated that as the Company acquires more Underlying Assets, the Manager may be able to negotiate a discount on the costs of storage, insurance and maintenance due to economies of scale.  These reductions are dependent on the Company acquiring a number of Underlying Assets and service providers being willing to negotiate volume discounts and, therefore, are not guaranteed.

If costs turn out to be higher than expected, this would impact the value of the Interests related to an Underlying Asset, the amount of distributions made to Investors holding the Interests, on potential proceeds from a sale of the Underlying Asset (if ever), and any capital proceeds returned to Investors after paying for any outstanding liabilities, including, but not limited to any outstanding balances under Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation. See “Lack of distributions and return of capital” for further details of the impact of these costs on returns to Investors.


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General sentiment of underlying fan base.

This is particularly prominent in sports memorabilia, but also holds true for memorabilia categories such as movie franchises, musicians, and others.  

By example, leagues such as the NBA, MLB, NHL and NFL have a long and reputable fan base. However, events, such as player strikes, general public appeal of a league or a particular sport, may have an impact on the associated Underlying Assets. For instance, the NHL strike of 1994-1995 caused a loss of fan interest. Upstart leagues such as the USFL in football may cause an early interest in memorabilia from that league but may lose interest from lack of success.

Similarly, various forms of Memorabilia Assets go in and out of favor with collectors. For example, there was a renewed interest in soccer within the United States after the U.S. team won the Women’s World Cup in 2012. When there were no further victories on the same scale, the value of and interest in women’s soccer memorabilia generally returned to previous levels.

Risks Related to Ownership of our Interests

Lack of voting rights.

The Manager has a unilateral ability to amend the Operating Agreement and the allocation policy in certain circumstances without the consent of the Investors.  The Investors only have limited voting rights in respect of the Series of Interests.  Investors will therefore be subject to any amendments the Manager makes (if any) to the Operating Agreement and allocation policy and also any decision it takes in respect of the Company and the applicable Series, which the Investors do not get a right to vote upon. Investors may not necessarily agree with such amendments or decisions and such amendments or decisions may not be in the best interests of all of the Investors as a whole but only a limited number.

Furthermore, the Manager can only be removed as manager of the Company and each Series in very limited circumstances, following a non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction to have committed fraud in connection with the Company or a Series of Interests. Investors would therefore not be able to remove the Manager merely because they did not agree, for example, with how the Manager was operating an Underlying Asset.

The offering price for the Interests determined by us may not necessarily bear any relationship to established valuation criteria such as earnings, book value or assets that may be agreed to between purchasers and sellers in private transactions or that may prevail in the market if and when our Interests can be traded publicly.

The price of the Interests is a derivative result of our negotiations with Asset Sellers based upon various factors including prevailing market conditions, our future prospects and our capital structure, as well as certain expenses incurred in connection with the Offering and the acquisition of each Underlying Asset.  These prices do not necessarily accurately reflect the actual value of the Interests or the price that may be realized upon disposition of the Interests.

If a market ever develops for the Interests, the market price and trading volume of our Interests may be volatile.

If a market develops for the Interests, through the Liquidity Platform or otherwise, the market price of the Interests could fluctuate significantly for many reasons, including reasons unrelated to our performance, any Underlying Asset or any Series, such as reports by industry analysts, Investor perceptions, or announcements by our competitors regarding their own performance, as well as general economic and industry conditions.  For example, to the extent that other companies, whether large or small, within our industry experience declines in their share price, the value of Interests may decline as well.

In addition, fluctuations in operating results of a particular Series or the failure of operating results to meet the expectations of Investors may negatively impact the price of our securities.  Operating results may fluctuate in the future due to a variety of factors that could negatively affect revenues or expenses in any particular reporting period,


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including vulnerability of our business to a general economic downturn; changes in the laws that affect our operations; competition; compensation related expenses; application of accounting standards; seasonality; and our ability to obtain and maintain all necessary government certifications or licenses to conduct our business.

Funds from purchasers accompanying subscriptions for the Interests will not accrue interest while in escrow.

The funds paid by a subscriber for Interests will be held in a non-interest-bearing escrow account until the admission of the subscriber as an Investor in the applicable Series, if such subscription is accepted. Purchasers will not have the use of such funds or receive interest thereon pending the completion of the Offering. No subscriptions will be accepted, and no Interests will be sold unless valid subscriptions for the Offering are received and accepted prior to the termination of the applicable Offering Period. It is also anticipated that subscriptions will not be accepted from prospective Investors located in states where the BOR is not registered as a broker-dealer. If we terminate an Offering prior to accepting a subscriber’s subscription, escrowed funds will be returned promptly, without interest or deduction, to the proposed Investor.

Any dispute in relation to the Operating Agreement is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, except where Federal law requires that certain claims be brought in Federal courts.  Our Operating Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, provides for Investors to waive their right to a jury trial.

 

Each Investor will covenant and agree not to bring any claim in any venue other than the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or if required by Federal law, a Federal court of the United States, as in the case of claims brought under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Section 27 of the Exchange Act creates exclusive federal jurisdiction over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. As a result, the exclusive forum provision will not apply to suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or any other claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction. Furthermore, Section 22 of the Securities Act creates concurrent jurisdiction for federal and state courts over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. As a result, the exclusive forum provisions will not apply to suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or any other claim for which the federal and state courts have concurrent jurisdiction, and Investors will not be deemed to have waived our compliance with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

If an Interest Holder were to bring a claim against the Company or the Manager pursuant to the Operating Agreement and such claim was governed by state law, it would have to bring such claim in the Delaware Court of Chancery. Our Operating Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law and subject to limited exceptions, provides for Investors to consent to exclusive jurisdiction to Delaware Court of Chancery and for a waiver of the right to a trial by jury, if such waiver is allowed by the court where the claim is brought.

 

If we opposed a jury trial demand based on the waiver, the court would determine whether the waiver was enforceable based on the facts and circumstances of that case in accordance with the applicable state and federal law. To our knowledge, the enforceability of a contractual pre-dispute jury trial waiver in connection with claims arising under the federal securities laws has not been finally adjudicated by the United States Supreme Court. However, we believe that a contractual pre-dispute jury trial waiver provision is generally enforceable, including under the laws of the Delaware, which govern our Operating Agreement, by a federal or state court in the State of Delaware, which has exclusive jurisdiction over matters arising under the Operating Agreement. In determining whether to enforce a contractual pre-dispute jury trial waiver provision, courts will generally consider whether a party knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily waived the right to a jury trial.

 

We believe that this is the case with respect to our Operating Agreement and our Interests. It is advisable that you consult legal counsel regarding the jury waiver provision before entering into the Operating Agreement.  Nevertheless, if this jury trial waiver provision is not permitted by applicable law, an action could proceed under the terms of the Operating Agreement with a jury trial. No condition, stipulation or provision of the Operating Agreement or our Interests serves as a waiver by any Investor or beneficial owner of our Interests or by us of compliance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Additionally, the Company does not believe that claims under the federal securities laws shall be subject to the jury trial waiver provision, and the


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Company believes that the provision does not impact the rights of any Investor or beneficial owner of our Interests to bring claims under the federal securities laws or the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

These provisions may have the effect of limiting the ability of Investors to bring a legal claim against us due to geographic limitations and may limit an Investor’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us. Furthermore, waiver of a trial by jury may disadvantage an investor to the extent a judge might be less likely than a jury to resolve an action in the investor’s favor. Further, if a court were to find this exclusive forum provision inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, an action or proceeding against us, then we may incur additional costs associated with resolving these matters in other jurisdictions, which could materially and adversely affect our business and financial condition.

 

 

 

 

 


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POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

We have identified the following conflicts of interest that may arise in connection with the Interests, in particular, in relation to the Company, the Asset Manager, the Manager and the Underlying Assets.  The conflicts of interest described in this section should not be considered as an exhaustive list of the conflicts of interest that prospective Investors should consider before investing in the Interests.

Our Operating Agreement contains provisions that reduce or eliminate duties (including fiduciary duties) of the Manager.

Our Operating Agreement provides that the Manager, in exercising its rights in its capacity as the Manager, will be entitled to consider only such Interests and factors as it desires, including its own interests, and will have no duty or obligation (fiduciary or otherwise) to give any consideration to any interest of or factors affecting us or any of our Investors and will not be subject to any different standards imposed by our operating agreement, the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act or under any other law, rule or regulation or in equity.  These modifications of fiduciary duties are expressly permitted by Delaware law.

We do not have a conflicts of interest policy.

The Company, the Manager and their affiliates will try to balance the Company’s interests with their own.  However, to the extent that such parties take actions that are more favorable to other entities than the Company, these actions could have a negative impact on the Company’s financial performance and, consequently, on distributions to Investors and the value of the Interests.  The Company has not adopted, and does not intend to adopt in the future, either a conflicts of interest policy or a conflicts resolution policy.

Payments from the Company to the Manager, the Asset Manager and their respective employees or affiliates.

The Manager and the Asset Manager will engage with, on behalf of the Company, a number of brokers, dealers, Asset Sellers, insurance companies, storage and maintenance providers and other service providers and thus may receive in-kind discounts, for example, free shipping or servicing.  In such circumstances, it is likely that these in-kind discounts may be retained for the benefit of the Manager or the Asset Manager and not the Company or may apply disproportionately to other Series of Interests.  The Manager or the Asset Manager may be incentivized to choose a broker, dealer or Asset Seller based on the benefits they are to receive, or all Series of Interests collectively are to receive rather than that which is best for a particular Series of Interests.

Members of the expert network and the Advisory Board are often dealers and brokers within the Asset Class themselves and therefore will be incentivized to sell the Company their own Underlying Assets at potentially inflated market prices. In certain cases, a member of the Advisory Board could be the Asset Seller and could receive an identification fee for originally locating the asset.

An Asset Seller may retain partial ownership of an Underlying Asset and in such circumstances the Asset Seller may benefit from the Manager’s advice, along with the potential for returns without incurring fees to manage the asset.

Members of the expert network and the Advisory Board may also be Investors, in particular, if they are holding Interests acquired as part of a sale of an Underlying Asset (i.e., as they were the Investor).  They may therefore promote their own self-interests when providing advice to the Manager or the Asset Manager regarding an Underlying Asset (e.g., by encouraging the liquidation of such Underlying Asset so they can receive a return in their capacity as an Investor).

In the event that the Operating Expenses exceed the revenue from an Underlying Asset and any cash reserves, the Manager has the option to cause the Series to incur an Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation to cover such excess.  As interest may be payable on such loan, the Manager may be incentivized to cause the Series to which the Underlying Asset relates, to incur an Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation to pay Operating Expenses rather than look elsewhere for additional sources of income or to repay any outstanding Operating Expenses


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Reimbursement Obligation as soon as possible rather than make distributions to Investors.  The Manager may also choose to issue additional Interests to pay for Operating Expenses instead of causing the Company to incur an Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation, even if any interest payable by a particular Series on any Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation may be economically more beneficial to Interest Holders of that Series than the dilution incurred from the issuance of additional Interests.

The Manager determines the timing and amount of distributions made to Investors from Free Cash Flow of a particular Series. As a consequence, the Manager also determines the timing and amount of payments made to the Asset Manager, since payments to the Asset Manager are only made if distributions of Free Cash Flow are made to the Investors. Since an affiliate of the Manager has been appointed the Asset Manager, the Manager may thus be incentivized to make distributions of Free Cash Flow more frequently and in greater quantities rather than leaving excess Free Cash Flow on the balance sheet of a particular Series to cover future Operating Expenses, which may be more beneficial to a particular Series.  

Potential future brokerage activity.

The Asset Manager or an affiliate may, in the future, register with the Commission as a broker-dealer in order to be able to facilitate liquidity in the Interests via the Platform.  The Asset Manager, or its affiliate, may be entitled to receive fees based on volume of trading and volatility of the Interests on the Platform and such fees may be in excess of what RSE Markets receives as the Asset Manager, via the Management Fee, or the appreciation in the Interests it holds in each Series of Interests.  Although an increased volume of trading and volatility will benefit Investors as it will assist in creating a market for those wishing to transfer their Interests, there is the potential that there is a divergence of interests between Asset Manager and those Investors, for instance, if an Underlying Asset does not appreciate in value, this will impact the price of the Interests, but may not adversely affect the profitability related to the brokerage activities of Asset Manager or its affiliate (i.e. Asset Manager or its affiliate would collect brokerage fees whether the price of the Underlying Asset increases or decreases).

Ownership of multiple Series of Interests.

The Manager or its affiliates will acquire Interests in each Series of Interests for their own accounts. While the Manager or its affiliates do not currently intend to transfer these Interests prior to the liquidation of an Underlying Asset, in the future, they may, from time to time, transfer these interests, either directly or through brokers, via the Platform or otherwise, subject to the restrictions of applicable securities laws and filing any necessary amendment to this Offering Circular. Depending on the timing of the transfers, this could impact the Interests held by the Investors (e.g., driving price down because of supply and demand and over availability of Interests).  This ownership in each of the Series of Interests may result in a conflict of interest between the Manager or its affiliates and the Investors who only hold one or certain Series of Interests (e.g., the Manager or its affiliates, once registered as a broker-dealer with the Commission, may disproportionately market or promote a certain Series of Interests, in particular, where they are a significant owner, so that there will be more demand and an increase in the price of such Series of Interests).

Allocations of income and expenses as between Series of Interests.

The Manager may appoint a service provider to service the entire collection of the Underlying Assets (e.g., for insurance, storage, maintenance or media material creation).  Although appointing one service provider may reduce cost due to economies of scale, such service provider may not necessarily be the most appropriate for a particular Underlying Asset (e.g., it may have more experience in servicing a certain class of memorabilia even though the Company will own many different kinds of memorabilia). In such circumstances, the Manager would be conflicted from acting in the best interests of the Underlying Assets as a whole or those of one particular Underlying Asset.

There may be situations when it is challenging or impossible to accurately allocate income, costs and expenses to a specific Series of Interests and certain Series of Interests may get a disproportionate percentage of the cost or income, as applicable.  In such circumstances, the Manager would be conflicted from acting in the best interests of the Company as a whole or the individual Series.  While we presently intend to allocate expenses as described in “Description of the Business – Allocations of Expenses”, the Manager has the right to change this allocation policy at any time without further notice to Investors.


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Conflicting interests of the Manager, the Asset Manager and the Investors.

The Manager or its affiliates are obligated to purchase a minimum of 2% of Interests of all offerings, at the same terms as all other Investors. However, the Manager may, in its sole discretion, acquire additional Interests, at the same terms as all other Investors.  If there is a lack of demand for Interests in a particular Series during such Series’ initial offering, the Manager in its sole discretion may acquire additional Interests (at the same terms as all other Investors) in order for an offering for such Series of Interests to have a Closing. The Manager or its affiliates have in the past “topped-off” an offering of Series of Interests, such that a Closing with regards to such offering could occur. The Manager will engage in such activity in the future if it reasonably believes at such time this to be in the best interests of Investors or potential Investors. Such activity may result in a reduced level of liquidity in the secondary trading market for any Series in which it makes such a decision.

The Manager, the Asset Manager or the Platform may receive sponsorship from Memorabilia Asset service providers to assist with the servicing of certain Underlying Assets.  In the event that sponsorship is not obtained for the servicing of an Underlying Asset, the Investors who hold Interests connected to the Underlying Asset requiring servicing would bear the cost of the fees.  The Manager or the Asset Manager may in these circumstances, decide to carry out a different standard of service on the Underlying Asset to preserve the expenses which arise to the Investors and therefore, the amount of Management Fee the Asset Manager receives.  The Manager or the Asset Manager may also choose to use certain service providers because they get benefits from giving them business, which do not accrue to the Investors.

The Manager will determine whether or not to liquidate a particular Underlying Asset, should an offer to acquire the whole Underlying Asset be received.  As Asset Manager or an affiliate, once registered as a broker-dealer with the Commission, will receive fees on the trading volume in the Interests connected with an Underlying Asset, they may be incentivized not to realize such Underlying Asset even though Investors may prefer to receive the gains from any appreciation in value of such Underlying Asset.  Furthermore, when determining to liquidate an Underlying Asset, the Manager will do so considering all of the circumstances at the time, this may include obtaining a price for an Underlying Asset that is in the best interests of a substantial majority but not all of the Investors.

The Manager may be incentivized to use more popular Memorabilia Assets at Membership Experience Programs as this may generate higher Free Cash Flow to be distributed to the Asset Manager, an affiliate of the Manager, and Investors in the Series associated with that particular Underlying Asset.  This may lead certain Underlying Assets to generate lower distributions than the Underlying Assets of other Series of Interests.  The use of Underlying Assets at the Membership Experience Programs could increase the risk of the Underlying Asset getting damaged and could impact the value of the Underlying Asset and, as a result, the value of the related Series of Interests.  The Manager may therefore be conflicted when determining whether to use the Underlying Assets at the Membership Experience Programs to generate revenue or limit the potential of damage being caused to them.  Furthermore, the Manager may be incentivized to utilize Memorabilia Assets that help popularize the Interests via the Platform or general participation or membership in the Platform, which means of utilization may not generate as much immediate returns as other potential utilization methods.

The Manager has the ability to unilaterally amend the Operating Agreement and allocation policy.  As the Manager is party, or subject, to these documents, it may be incentivized to amend them in a manner that is beneficial to it as manager of the Company or any Series or may amend it in a way that is not beneficial for all Investors.  In addition, the Operating Agreement seeks to limit the fiduciary duties that the Manager owes to its Investors.  Therefore, the Manager is permitted to act in its own best interests rather than the best interests of the Investors.  See “Description of the Interests Offered” for more information.  

Manager’s Fees and Compensation

None of the compensation set forth under “Compensation of the Manager” was determined by arms’ length negotiations. Investors must rely upon the duties of the Manager of good faith and fair dealing to protect their interests, as qualified by the Operating Agreement. While the Manager believes that the consideration is fair for the work being performed, there can be no assurance made that the compensation payable to the Manager will reflect the true market value of its services.


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Fees for arranging events or monetization in addition to the Management Fee.

As the Manager or its affiliates will acquire a percentage of each Series of Interests, it may be incentivized to attempt to generate more earnings with those Underlying Assets owned by those Series of Interests in which it holds a higher stake.

Any profits generated from the Platform (e.g., through advertising) and from issuing additional Interests in Underlying Assets on the Platform will be for the benefit of the Manager and Asset Manager (e.g. more Sourcing Fees).  In order to increase its revenue stream, the Manager may therefore be incentivized to issue additional Series of Interests and acquire more Underlying Assets rather than focus on monetizing any Underlying Assets already held by existing Series of Interests.

Conflicts between the Advisory Board and the Company.

The Operating Agreement of the Company provides that the resolution of any conflict of interest approved by the Advisory Board shall be deemed fair and reasonable to the Company and the Members and not a breach of any duty at law, in equity or otherwise.  As part of the remuneration package for Advisory Board members, they may receive an ownership stake in the Manager.  This may incentivize the Advisory Board members to make decisions in relation to the Underlying Assets that benefit the Manager rather than the Company.

As a number of the Advisory Board members are in the Memorabilia Asset industry, they may seek to sell Underlying Assets to, acquire Underlying Assets from, or service Underlying Assets owed by, the Company.

The Company, the Asset Manager, the Manager, and their respective affiliates do not have separate counsel.

The counsel of the Company (“Legal Counsel”) is also counsel to the Manager, the Asset Manager and their respective affiliates, including other series LLC entities of RSE Markets and other Series of Interests (collectively, the “RSE Parties”).  Because legal counsel represents both the Company and the RSE Parties, certain conflicts of interest exist and may arise.  To the extent that an irreconcilable conflict develops between the Company and any of the RSE Parties, legal counsel may represent the RSE Parties and not the Company or the Series.  Legal Counsel may, in the future, render services to the Company or the RSE Parties with respect to activities relating to the Company as well as other unrelated activities.  Legal counsel is not representing any prospective Investors of any Series of Interests in connection with any Offering and will not be representing the members of the Company other than the Manager and RSE Markets, although the prospective Investors may rely on the opinion of legality of legal counsel provided at Exhibit 12.1.  Prospective Investors are advised to consult their own independent counsel with respect to the other legal and tax implications of an investment in any Series.

 

Our affiliates’ interests in other RSE Parties.

 

The officers and directors of RSE Markets, which is the sole member of the Manager and serves as the Asset Manager for the Company, are also officers and directors and/or key professionals of other RSE Parties. These persons have legal obligations with respect to those entities that are similar to their obligations to us. As a result of their interests in other RSE Parties, their obligations to other investors and the fact that they engage in and will continue to engage in other business activities on behalf of themselves and others, they will face conflicts of interest in allocating their time among us and other RSE Parties and other business activities in which they are involved. RSE Markets currently serves as the asset manager for multiple entities with similar strategies, including RSE Collection, LLC, another series limited liability company with a similar business in the collectible automobile asset class, which commenced principal operations in 2017. These separate entities all require the time and consideration of RSE Markets and affiliates, potentially resulting in an unequal division of resources to all RSE Parties. However, we believe that RSE Markets have sufficient professionals to fully discharge their responsibilities to the RSE Parties for which they work.

 

 

 

 


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DILUTION

Dilution means a reduction in value, control or earnings of the Interests the Investor owns.  There will be no dilution to any Investors associated with any Offering.  However, from time to time, additional Interests in the Series offered under this Offering Circular may be issued in order to raise capital to cover the applicable Series’ ongoing Operating Expenses.  See “Description of the Business – Operating Expenses” for further details.

The Manager or its affiliates must acquire a minimum of 2% of the Interests in connection with any Offering, however, the Manager, in its sole discretion, may acquire greater than 2% of the Interests in any Offering. In all circumstance, the Manager or its affiliated purchaser will pay the price per share offered to all other potential Investors hereunder.  


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USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #10COBB

We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:

Use of Proceeds Table

Dollar Amount

Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds

Uses

 

 

Cash Portion of the #10COBB Asset Cost (1)

$35,000

89.74%

Equity retained by Asset Seller (1)

$0

0.00%

Document Fee

$0

0.00%

Cash on Series Balance Sheet

$1,000

2.56%

Accrued Interest

$0

0.00%

Brokerage Fee

$390

1.00%

Offering Expenses (2)

$500

1.28%

Acquisition Expenses (3)

Refurbishment & maintenance

$0

0.00%

Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable)

$100

0.26%

Authentication Expense

$0

0.00%

Marketing Materials

$500

1.28%

Finder Fee

$0

0.00%

Sourcing Fee

$1,510

3.87%

Total Fees and Expenses

$3,000

7.69%

Total Proceeds

$39,000

100.00%

 

(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table. 

(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.   

(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.   

 

On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Series with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table. A copy of the purchase option agreement is attached as Exhibit 6.3 hereto.


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Upon the closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series. The Series will complete the agreement and pay the Asset Seller the amounts listed in the Series Detail Table.

Series Detail Table

Agreement Type

Purchase Option Agreement

Date of Agreement

4/26/2019

Expiration Date of Agreement

6/25/2019

Downpayment Amount

$15,000

Installment 1 Amount

$20,000

Installment 2 Amount

$0

Acquisition Expenses

$600

 

In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series.  Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.

The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures.  The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth.  The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above.  The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering.  The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses.  In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.


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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES E98 TY COBB CARD

Investment Overview

Upon completion of the Series #10COBB Offering, Series #10COBB will purchase a 1910 E98 Ty Cobb Card (at times described as the “E98 Cobb” or the “Ty Cobb card” throughout this Offering Circular) as the underlying asset for Series #10COBB (The “Series E98 Ty Cobb Card” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #10COBB, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below. 

Ty Cobb was an American professional baseball player who played for the Detroit Tigers from 1905 to 1926 and went on to play for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1926 to 1928. 

At the time of his retirement in 1928, Cobb held the record for most career hits with 4,189, a record which stood until Pete Rose broke it in 1985. Cobb still holds the record for highest career batting average at .366. 

Cobb was one of the five members of the inaugural class of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936, joining Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson. 

The Underlying Asset is in mint condition, with a grade of MINT 9 from Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) and is one of just twenty-two examples at its tier, with only two examples graded higher. 

 

Asset Description

Overview & Authentication

The 1910 E98 “Set of 30” was created by an anonymous manufacturer in the early 20th century and is similar in appearance to the Standard Caramel issues of the same era. 

Each card in the set measures 1½” by 2¾” and on the backside feature a numbered checklist of the thirty players in the set. As is common with the caramel cards of the era, the featured player may be presented on one of four colored backgrounds of red, orange, green or blue.  

The Underlying Asset has been authenticated by PSA and issued certification number 41243605. The E98 Cobb is encased in a protective holder with its authentication number and condition grade of MINT 9 clearly displayed. 

 

Notable Features

The Underlying Asset measures 1½” by 2¾” in size and features a tinted black-and-white photograph of Ty Cobb set against a red background. 

Printed across the bottom of the Underlying Asset in black ink is “TY” COBB, DETROIT, identifying the player’s name and team city. 

As with other cards of the E98 “Set of 30”, the reverse side of the Underlying Asset has a list of the 30 different subjects featured in the set printed in brown ink. 

 

Notable Defects

The Underlying Asset shows signs of wear consistent with its age and in-line with its grading by PSA. 


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Details

 

Series E98 Ty Cobb Card

Sport

Baseball

Professional League

Major League

Player

Ty Cobb

Team

Detroit Tigers

Season

1910

Memorabilia Type

Trading Card

Manufacturer

Unknown

Primary Color

Red

Secondary Color

White

Individual Cards in Set

30

Card Number In set

10

Subject

Ty Cobb

Authentication

PSA #41243605

Grade

MINT 9

 

Depreciation

 

The Company treats Memorabilia and Collectibles assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series E98 Ty Cobb Card going forward.


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USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #52MANTLE

We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:

Use of Proceeds Table

Dollar Amount

Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds

Uses

 

 

Cash Portion of the #52MANTLE Asset Cost (1)

$125,000

94.70%

Equity retained by Asset Seller (1)

$0

0.00%

Document Fee

$0

0.00%

Cash on Series Balance Sheet

$1,000

0.76%

Accrued Interest

$0

0.00%

Brokerage Fee

$1,320

1.00%

Offering Expenses (2)

$990

0.75%

Acquisition Expenses (3)

Refurbishment & maintenance

$0

0.00%

Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable)

$100

0.08%

Authentication Expense

$0

0.00%

Marketing Materials

$500

0.38%

Finder Fee

$0

0.00%

Sourcing Fee

$3,090

2.34%

Total Fees and Expenses

$6,000

4.55%

Total Proceeds

$132,000

100.00%

 

(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table. 

(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.   

(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.   

 

On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Series with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table. A copy of the purchase option agreement is attached as Exhibit 6.4 hereto.


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Upon the closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series. The Series will complete the agreement and pay the Asset Seller the amounts listed in the Series Detail Table.

Series Detail Table

Agreement Type

Purchase Option Agreement

Date of Agreement

4/26/2019

Expiration Date of Agreement

7/1/2019

Downpayment Amount

$15,000

Installment 1 Amount

$110,000

Installment 2 Amount

$0

Acquisition Expenses

$600

 

In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series.  Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.

The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures.  The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth.  The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above.  The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering.  The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses.  In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.


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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES MICKEY MANTLE Card

Investment Overview

Upon completion of the Series #52MANTLE Offering, Series #52MANTLE will purchase a 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle Card (at times described as the “#311 Mantle” or the “1952 Topps #311” throughout this Offering Circular) as the underlying asset for Series #52MANTLE (the “Series Mickey Mantle Card” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #52MANTLE, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below. 

Mickey Mantle was an American professional baseball player who played for the New York Yankees from 1951 to 1968 as a center fielder and a first baseman. 

Over the course of his career, Mantle was selected to 16 all-star teams and won the World Series seven times.  In addition, Mantle holds the World Series record with 18 home runs in the Series. 

Mantle was recognized three times as the American League Most Valuable Player, and in 1956 he was the winner of the Triple Crown (Most Home Runs, Most Runs Batted In, and Highest Batting Average). 

When Mantle retired from baseball in 1968, he held the record for most career home runs as a switch-hitter with 536, a record that still stands today. 

The Underlying Asset is in Near Mint condition, with a rating of NM 7 from Sportscard Guarantee Company (SGC) and is one of approximately 35 examples at this tier or better among a total population of 488 such cards according to SGC’s population census. 

 

Asset Description

Overview & Authentication

The 1952 Topps #311 is the Topps rookie card of Mickey Mantle and was printed as part of a 407-card set. 

The 407-card set was printed as six 100-card sheets and was issued in six different, consecutively numbered series. 

The sixth, high-numbered series is regarded as among the rarest of the regular Topps issue, containing cards numbered 311 through 407, including the #311 Mickey Mantle. 

The Underlying Asset has been authenticated by SGC and issued certification number #1229344-006.  The card is encased in a protective holder with this authentication number and the condition grade NM 7 clearly displayed. 

Notable Features

The Underlying Asset is 2 5/8” by 3 3/4” in size.  The face of the card features a picture of Mickey Mantle in the New York Yankees uniform, holding a baseball bat over his right shoulder over a blue field.  The face of the card also features the player’s name, along with a facsimile of the player’s autograph and the team logo.  The entire face of the card is surrounded by a white border. 

The reverse side of the Underlying Asset features the number 311, indicating the card’s place in the Topps 1952 set, along with a brief biographical description of Mantle and a summary of his game statistics.  The company name, Topps Baseball, is prominently featured across the bottom of the reverse side of the Underlying Asset when viewed horizontally.  The reverse side of the Underlying Asset primarily is printed in black ink on white background with highlights in red ink, or in white ink over a red background. 

As outlined above, the Underlying Asset is encased in a protective holder, with the authentication label from SGC clearly featured across the top of the protective case. 

Notable Defects

The Underlying Asset shows signs of wear consistent with its age and condition grade from SGC. 


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Details

Series Mickey Mantle Card

Sport

Baseball

Professional League

Major League

Team

New York Yankees

Player

Mickey Mantle

Year / Season

1952

Memorabilia Type

Trading Card

Manufacturer

Topps

Card Number in Set

#311

Authentication

SGC #1229344-006

Grade

Near Mint (NM 7)

 

Depreciation

The Company treats Memorabilia and Collectibles assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series Mickey Mantle Card going forward.


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USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #71ALI

We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:

Use of Proceeds Table

Dollar Amount

Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds

Uses

 

 

Cash Portion of the #71ALI Asset Cost (1)

$27,500

88.71%

Equity retained by Asset Seller (1)

$0

0.00%

Document Fee

$0

0.00%

Cash on Series Balance Sheet

$1,000

3.23%

Accrued Interest

$0

0.00%

Brokerage Fee

$310

1.00%

Offering Expenses (2)

$500

1.61%

Acquisition Expenses (3)

Refurbishment & maintenance

$0

0.00%

Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable)

$100

0.32%

Authentication Expense

$0

0.00%

Marketing Materials

$500

1.61%

Finder Fee

$0

0.00%

Sourcing Fee

$1,090

3.52%

Total Fees and Expenses

$2,500

8.06%

Total Proceeds

$31,000

100.00%

 

(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table. 

(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.   

(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.   

 

On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Series with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table. A copy of the purchase option agreement is attached as Exhibit 6.5 hereto.


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Upon the closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series. The Series will complete the agreement and pay the Asset Seller the amounts listed in the Series Detail Table.

Series Detail Table

Agreement Type

Purchase Option Agreement

Date of Agreement

4/26/2019

Expiration Date of Agreement

7/1/2019

Downpayment Amount

$0

Installment 1 Amount

$27,500

Installment 2 Amount

$0

Acquisition Expenses

$600

 

In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series.  Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.

The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures.  The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth.  The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above.  The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering.  The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses.  In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.


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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES “FIGHT OF THE CENTURY” CONTRACT

Investment Overview

Upon completion of the Series #71ALI Offering, Series #71ALI will purchase the 1971 “Fight of the Century” Contract (at times described as the “1971 Contract” or the “1971 Ali Contract” throughout this Offering Circular) as the underlying asset for Series #71ALI (the “Series “Fight of the Century” Contract” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #71ALI, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below. 

When Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought for the first of three times, it was the first time in boxing history that two undefeated fighters battled for the heavyweight belt.  

Ali (31-0, 25 KO’s) and Frazier (26-0, 23 KO’s) delivered on the massive hype behind their fight, slugging it out for a grueling 15 rounds of boxing. Frazier was named the winner by unanimous decision, setting up the now-legendary trilogy of fights between himself and the former Cassius Clay.  

Ring Magazine, the leading boxing publication in the United States, has ranked “The Fight of the Century” as the fourth greatest title bout of all-time. 

 

Asset Description

Overview & Authentication

“The Fight of the Century” provided the first entry into the iconic Ali-Frazier Trilogy, which included
“Ali-Frazier II” in 1974 and “The Thrilla in Manila” in 1975. 

This Underlying Asset is the 1971 Contract for the “Fight of the Century” between Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and Madison Square Garden.  The Underlying Asset has been authenticated by James Spence Authentication (JSA) and provided a full LOA and issued a certification number attesting to the signatures of Ali and Frazier.  

Notable Features

The Underlying Asset is eight pages long and includes the legal documentation for the “Fight of the Century” on March 8th, 1971 at Madison Square Garden. 

The Underlying Asset has been signed by both Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali.  

Notable Defects

The Underlying Asset exhibits standard wear-and-tear from handling and age. 


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Details

Series “Fight of the Century” Contract

Sport

Boxing

Professional League

World Boxing Council, World Boxing Association, The Ring & Lineal

Player

Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier

Year / Season

1971

Memorabilia Type

Historic Contracts

Authentication

James Spence Authentication

 

Depreciation

The Company treats Memorabilia and Collectibles assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series “Fight of the Century” Contract going forward.


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USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #71MAYS

We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:

Use of Proceeds Table

Dollar Amount

Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds

Uses

 

 

Cash Portion of the #71MAYS Asset Cost (1)

$47,250

82.89%

Equity retained by Asset Seller (1)

$5,250

9.21%

Document Fee

$0

0.00%

Cash on Series Balance Sheet

$1,000

1.75%

Accrued Interest

$0

0.00%

Brokerage Fee

$570

1.00%

Offering Expenses (2)

$500

0.88%

Acquisition Expenses (3)

Refurbishment & maintenance

$0

0.00%

Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable)

$100

0.18%

Authentication Expense

$0

0.00%

Marketing Materials

$500

0.88%

Finder Fee

$0

0.00%

Sourcing Fee

$1,830

3.21%

Total Fees and Expenses

$3,500

6.14%

Total Proceeds

$57,000

100.00%

 

(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table. 

(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.   

(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.   

 

On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Series with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table. A copy of the purchase option agreement is attached as Exhibit 6.6 hereto.


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Upon the closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series. The Series will complete the agreement and pay the Asset Seller the amounts listed in the Series Detail Table.

Series Detail Table

Agreement Type

Purchase Option Agreement

Date of Agreement

4/26/2019

Expiration Date of Agreement

8/24/2019

Downpayment Amount

$12,500

Installment 1 Amount

$34,750

Installment 2 Amount

$0

Acquisition Expenses

$600

 

In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series.  Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.

The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures.  The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth.  The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above.  The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering.  The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses.  In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.


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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES Willie Mays Jersey

 

Investment Overview

Upon completion of the Series #71MAYS Offering, Series #71MAYS will purchase a 1971 Willie Mays Jersey (at times described as the “Willie Mays Jersey” throughout this Offering Circular) as the underlying asset for Series #71MAYS (the “Series Willie Mays Jersey” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #71MAYS, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.  

Willie Mays is a notable figure in baseball history ranked second behind only Babe Ruth on The Sporting News' list of “Baseball's 100 Greatest Players of the Twentieth Century.” 

Mays debuted in 1951 with the New York Giants, leading the team to the 1954 World Series title and claiming two National League Most Valuable Player awards.  

Mays played for the Giants until the 1972 season, when a trade sent Mays to play for the New York Mets franchise.  

Mays shares the record for most All-Star Games played with Hank Aaron and Stan Musial at 24 each. 

Mays is a member of the vaunted 3,000 hit club, boasts a career .302 batting average and at the time of his retirement ranked third on the all-time home run leaderboard with 660. 

In 1979, Mays was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on his first ballot with 409 of a possible 432 votes.  

 

Asset Description

Overview & Authentication

The Underlying Asset is a game-used home jersey worn by Mays during the 1971 season with the San Francisco Giants.  Mays hit 18 home runs in 1971, including eight at his home ballpark, bringing his career total to 646 at the close of 1971. 

The Underlying Asset has been authenticated by Memorabilia Evaluation and Research Services (MEARS), an industry-leading authentication service used by auction houses and collectors across the globe. MEARS has issued a Letter of Authenticity for the Underlying Asset with certification #313305. 

The Underlying Asset comes with a Letter of Authenticity from Willie Mays. 

Notable Features

The Underlying Asset is a button-down flannel jersey with the team-name “GIANTS” sewn across the chest in black and orange tackle twill and Mays’ number “24” sewn on the back of the jersey in the same fashion. 

The front left tail of the Underlying Asset features the Wilson manufacturers and year tag. 

The front of the Underlying Asset carries two autographs by Mays in black marker. 

Notable Defects

The Underlying Asset exhibits wear commiserate with age and use. 

The Underlying Asset has wo defined areas of staining 


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Details

Series Willie Mays Jersey

Sport

Baseball

Professional League

Major League

Team

San Francisco Giants

Player

Willie Mays

Year / Season

1971

Memorabilia Type

Game Used Jersey

Home or Away

Home

Primary Color

White

Secondary Color

Black

Manufacturer

Wilson

Authentication

MEARS #313305

Autographed

Yes (twice on the front)

 

Depreciation

The Company treats Memorabilia and Collectibles assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series Willie Mays Jersey going forward.


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USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #98JORDAN

We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:

Use of Proceeds Table

Dollar Amount

Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds

Uses

 

 

Cash Portion of the #98JORDAN Asset Cost (1)

$120,000

93.75%

Equity retained by Asset Seller (1)

$0

0.00%

Document Fee

$0

0.00%

Cash on Series Balance Sheet

$1,000

0.78%

Accrued Interest

$0

0.00%

Brokerage Fee

$1,280

1.00%

Offering Expenses (2)

$960

0.75%

Acquisition Expenses (3)

Refurbishment & maintenance

$0

0.00%

Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable)

$100

0.08%

Authentication Expense

$0

0.00%

Marketing Materials

$500

0.39%

Finder Fee

$0

0.00%

Sourcing Fee

$4,160

3.25%

Total Fees and Expenses

$7,000

5.47%

Total Proceeds

$128,000

100.00%

 

(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table. 

(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.   

(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.   

 

On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Series with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table. A copy of the purchase option agreement is attached as Exhibit 6.7 hereto.


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Upon the closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series. The Series will complete the agreement and pay the Asset Seller the amounts listed in the Series Detail Table.

Series Detail Table

Agreement Type

Purchase Option Agreement

Date of Agreement

4/26/2019

Expiration Date of Agreement

7/1/2019

Downpayment Amount

$60,000

Installment 1 Amount

$60,000

Installment 2 Amount

$0

Acquisition Expenses

$600

 

In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series.  Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.

The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures.  The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth.  The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above.  The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering.  The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses.  In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.


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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES MICHAEL JORDAN JERSEY

Investment Overview

 

Upon completion of the Series #98JORDAN Offering, Series #98JORDAN will purchase a 1998 Michael Jordan Jersey as the Underlying Asset for Series #98JORDAN (The “Series Michael Jordan Jersey” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #98JORDAN, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below. 

The Underlying Asset is a signed jersey, worn by Michael Jordan in a game on April 11, 1998 vs. the Orlando Magic in which he achieved his 5,000th career assist.  

Michael Jordan debuted with the Bulls in the 1984-1985 season and played with the team until the end of the 1993-1994 NBA season during which time he led the Bulls to three NBA Championships, when he retired for the first time to play Minor League Baseball. He then came out of retirement and returned to the Bulls from 1995 – 1998, leading the team to another three additional NBA Championships, before retiring for the second time. He came out of retirement again and played for the Washington Wizards, until the end of his NBA career, from 2001 to 2003. 

Michael Jordan had a career average of 30.1 points per game, setting an NBA record that still stands today.  

During Michael Jordan’s career, he won six NBA championships (tied for ninth in NBA history) and was awarded five Most Valuable Player awards (tied for second in NBA history). 

 

Asset Description

 

Overview & Authentication

 

The Underlying Asset comes fully authenticated, with a Letter of Authenticity from the Chicago Bulls confirming its use of the Underlying Asset by Jordan.  

MeiGray, Sports Investors and Resolution Photo matching performed the authentication and photo matching for the Underlying Asset to the April 11, 1998 game. 

Upper Deck Authentication (UDA) provided authentication for Michael Jordan’s signature on the Underlying Asset. 

The Underlying Asset originated directly from the Chicago Bulls as it entered the sports collectibles hobby. This is one of the most conclusive forms of authenticity, as these jerseys were not sold in retail store and were directly distributed to the players with specific tagging (i.e. “1997-98” season identification tag, “NBA Authentics” logo tag, Chicago Bulls logo tag). 

 

Notable Features

 

The Underlying Asset is a home jersey finished in white, with the original red and black tackle twill numbers and athletes name sewn directly to the Underlying Asset.  

The Underlying Asset’s original Nike manufacturer’s tag is sewn on the front left tail and NBA logo is embroidered on the left shoulder.  

The Underlying Asset has Michael Jordan’s authentic black marker signature located on the #2 digit of the player number on the back of the jersey. 

Michael Jordan recorded the 5,000th assist of his career while wearing the Underlying Asset and scored 37 points in the game in which the Chicago Bulls defeated the visiting Orlando Magic 87-78 on 04/11/1998. 

 

Notable Defects

 

The Underlying Asset exhibits minimal wear according to the authentication experts at Sports Investors, with several light stains and loose threads noted, commensurate to similar game worn jerseys. 


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Details

 

Series Michael Jordan Jersey

Sport

Basketball

Professional League

National Basketball Association (NBA)

Player / Number

Michael Jordan / 23

Team

Chicago Bulls

Season

1997-98

Memorabilia Type / Manufacturer

Game used primary home jersey / Nike

Primary / Secondary Color

White / Red & Black

Date Worn / Opponent

April 11th, 1998 / Orland Magic

Location

United Center, Chicago IL

Autograph Location / Instrument

#2 Digit of the Player Number on the Back of the Jersey / Black Marker

Authentication

Game Use: Chicago Bull
Photo Matching: MeiGray, Resolution Photomatching, Sports Investors
Signature: Upper Deck Authentication

Condition

Original and Unaltered

 

Deprecation

 

The Company treats Memorabilia Assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series Michael Jordan Jersey going forward.


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USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #AGHOWL

We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:

Use of Proceeds Table

Dollar Amount

Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds

Uses

 

 

Cash Portion of the #AGHOWL Asset Cost (1)

$15,500

81.58%

Equity retained by Asset Seller (1)

$0

0.00%

Document Fee

$0

0.00%

Cash on Series Balance Sheet

$1,000

5.26%

Accrued Interest

$0

0.00%

Brokerage Fee

$190

1.00%

Offering Expenses (2)

$500

2.63%

Acquisition Expenses (3)

Refurbishment & maintenance

$0

0.00%

Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable)

$250

1.32%

Authentication Expense

$250

1.32%

Marketing Materials

$500

2.63%

Finder Fee

$0

0.00%

Sourcing Fee

$810

4.26%

Total Fees and Expenses

$2,500

13.16%

Total Proceeds

$19,000

100.00%

 

(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table. 

(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.   

(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.   

 

On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Series with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table. A copy of the purchase option agreement is attached as Exhibit 6.8 hereto.


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Upon the closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series. The Series will complete the agreement and pay the Asset Seller the amounts listed in the Series Detail Table.

Series Detail Table

Agreement Type

Purchase Option Agreement

Date of Agreement

7/30/2019

Expiration Date of Agreement

10/27/2019

Downpayment Amount

$2,300

Installment 1 Amount

$13,200

Installment 2 Amount

$0

Acquisition Expenses

$1,000

 

In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series.  Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.

The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures.  The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth.  The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above.  The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering.  The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses.  In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.


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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES HOWL AND OTHER POEMS

 

Investment Overview

 

Upon completion of the Series #AGHOWL Offering, Series #AGHOWL will purchase a First Edition Howl and Other Poems (at times described as “Howl and Other Poems” throughout this Offering Circular) as the underlying asset for Series #AGHOWL (the “Series How and Other Poems” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #AGHOWL, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below. 

Irwin Allen Ginsberg was an American poet, writer and philosopher born in 1926. Ginsberg is widely known for his poem “Howl,” in which he denounced what he saw as destructive forces of capitalism and conformity in the United States.  

Howl and Other Poems features an introduction written by William Carlos Williams, an American poet and physician associated with modernist literature.  

Howl and Other Poems was first published in 1956 as part of the 4th series of City Light Pocket Poetry Series, a collection of poems published by City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco.  

In 1957 City Lights Bookstore Publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti was arrested on obscenity charges for publishing the controversial book, but subsequently found not guilty.  

 

Asset Description

 

Overview & Authentication

 

The Underlying Asset was printed as the 4th book in the City Light Pocket Poetry Series, a collection of poems published by City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco. There has been a total of 61 books published in the City Light Pocket Poetry Series, with the most recent published in 2017.  

The Underlying Asset is one of 100 first-edition copies printed.   

The Underlying Asset is inscribed by Allen Ginsburg to Michael Rumaker who was the author of one of the earliest published reviews of Ginsburg’s Howl and Other Poems, featured in The Black Mountain Review #7, pages 228-237.  

The Underlying Asset is accompanied by an original issue of The Black Mountain Review #7 in which Rumaker’s review of Howl and Other Poems appears.  

The Underlying Asset is accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Darren Sutherland, a New York-based rare book specialist.  

 

Notable Features

 

The Underlying Asset is signed and inscribed with the following text: “for Michael Rumaker / Allen Ginsburg / this historic particular copy of Howl which has eyes read for / Black Mt Review #7 / Signed White Plains N.Y. / March 12, 1976”. 

The Underlying Asset has a large flower and sun drawing by Ginsberg across the title.  

The Underlying Asset has Michael Rumaker’s ownership signature at top of page.  

 

 

Notable Defects

 

The Underlying Asset is an unrestored, near fine copy of Howl and Other Poems. 


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Details

 

Series Howl and Other Poems

Title

Howl and Other Poems

Author

Allen Ginsberg

Publisher

City Lights Bookstore, Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Publication Date

1956

Binding

Hardcover, with original publisher’s pebbled cloth binding

Custom box housing both Howl and The Black Mountain Review #7

Book Condition

Near-fine

Edition

First Edition

Inscriptions or Note

Signed by Allen Ginsburg

Inscribed: “for Michael Rumaker /Allen Ginsburg / this historic particular copy of Howl which has eyes read for / Black Mt Review #7 / Signed White Plains N.Y. / March 12, 1976”

 

Depreciation

 

The Company treats Memorabilia and Collectible assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series Howl and Other Poems going forward.


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USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #EINSTEIN

We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:

Use of Proceeds Table

Dollar Amount

Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds

Uses

 

 

Cash Portion of the #EINSTEIN Asset Cost (1)

$11,000

75.86%

Equity retained by Asset Seller (1)

$0

0.00%

Document Fee

$0

0.00%

Cash on Series Balance Sheet

$1,000

6.90%

Accrued Interest

$0

0.00%

Brokerage Fee

$145

1.00%

Offering Expenses (2)

$500

3.45%

Acquisition Expenses (3)

Refurbishment & maintenance

$0

0.00%

Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable)

$250

1.72%

Authentication Expense

$250

1.72%

Marketing Materials

$500

3.45%

Finder Fee

$0

0.00%

Sourcing Fee

$855

5.90%

Total Fees and Expenses

$2,500

17.24%

Total Proceeds

$14,500

100.00%

 

(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table. 

(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.   

(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.   

 

On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Series with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table. A copy of the purchase option agreement is attached as Exhibit 6.9 hereto.


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Upon the closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series. The Series will complete the agreement and pay the Asset Seller the amounts listed in the Series Detail Table.

Series Detail Table

Agreement Type

Purchase Option Agreement

Date of Agreement

7/30/2019

Expiration Date of Agreement

10/27/2019

Downpayment Amount

$1,650

Installment 1 Amount

$9,350

Installment 2 Amount

$0

Acquisition Expenses

$1,000

 

In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series.  Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.

The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures.  The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth.  The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above.  The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering.  The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses.  In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.


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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES PHILOSOPHER-SCIENTIST

Investment Overview

 

Upon completion of the Series #EINSTEIN Offering, Series #EINSTEIN will purchase a First Edition of Philosopher-Scientist (at times described as “Philosopher-Scientist” throughout this Offering Circular) as the underlying asset for Series #EINSTEIN (the “Series Philosopher-Scientist” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #EINSTEIN, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.  

Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the Theory of Relativity and Quantum Mechanics.  

In Philosopher-Scientist, Einstein describes the failure of classical mechanics and the rise of the electromagnetic field, the theory of relativity, and of the quanta.  

Written in German by Einstein himself, the book is faced, page-by-page, with a translation by Professor of Philosophy Paul Arthur Schlipp. 

The Underlying Asset is a signed, limited First Edition copy of Philosopher-Scientist. 

 

Asset Description

 

Overview & Authentication

 

The Underlying Asset is 1 of 760 First Edition copies signed by the author. 

The Underlying Asset is accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Darren Sutherland, a New York-based rare book specialist.  

 

Notable Features

 

The Underlying Asset is in Octavo format. 

The Underlying Asset comes bound in the original publisher’s leatherette, with Einstein’s signature on the front board.  

The Underlying Asset is in the original slipcase and glassine.  

 

Notable Defects

 

The Underlying Asset is in unrestored condition and shows few signs of wear.  


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Details

 

Series Philosopher-Scientist

Title

Albert Einstein: Philosopher-Scientist

Author(s)

Albert Einstein, Edited and Translated by Paul Arthur Schlipp

Publisher

The Library of the Living Philosophers, Inc.

Publication Date

1949

Binding

Hardcover

Book Condition

Excellent, Fine

Edition

First Edition

Inscriptions or Note

Signed by Author

 

Depreciation

The company treats Memorabilia as collectible assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series Philosopher-Scientist going forward.


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USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #FROST

We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:

Use of Proceeds Table

Dollar Amount

Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds

Uses

 

 

Cash Portion of the #FROST Asset Cost (1)

$10,000

74.07%

Equity retained by Asset Seller (1)

$0

0.00%

Document Fee

$0

0.00%

Cash on Series Balance Sheet

$1,000

7.41%

Accrued Interest

$0

0.00%

Brokerage Fee

$135

1.00%

Offering Expenses (2)

$500

3.70%

Acquisition Expenses (3)

Refurbishment & maintenance

$0

0.00%

Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable)

$250

1.85%

Authentication Expense

$250

1.85%

Marketing Materials

$500

3.70%

Finder Fee

$0

0.00%

Sourcing Fee

$865

6.41%

Total Fees and Expenses

$2,500

18.52%

Total Proceeds

$13,500

100.00%

 

(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table. 

(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.   

(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.   

 

On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Series with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table. A copy of the purchase option agreement is attached as Exhibit 6.10 hereto.


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Upon the closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series. The Series will complete the agreement and pay the Asset Seller the amounts listed in the Series Detail Table.

Series Detail Table

Agreement Type

Purchase Option Agreement

Date of Agreement

7/30/2019

Expiration Date of Agreement

10/27/2019

Downpayment Amount

$1,500

Installment 1 Amount

$8,500

Installment 2 Amount

$0

Acquisition Expenses

$1,000

 

In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series.  Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.

The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures.  The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth.  The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above.  The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering.  The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses.  In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.


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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES A BOY’S WILL

Investment Overview

 

Upon completion of the Series #FROST Offering, Series #FROST will purchase a First Edition A Boy’s Will (at times described as “Boy’s Will” throughout this Offering Circular) as the underlying asset for Series #FROST (the “Series A Boy’s Will” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #FROST, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.  

Robert Lee Frost, a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner born in 1874, was an American poet known for his realistic depictions of rural life. Frost frequently wrote about settings from rural life in New England in the early 20th century.  

Published in 1912, A Boy’s Will was Frost’s first regularly published book, preceded only by ‘Twilight,’ of which only two copies were printed for the author, one of which was destroyed.  

Of the approximately 1,000 first edition copies of A Boy’s Will, fewer than 350 copies were ever issued by the publisher David Nutt, which went into bankruptcy after the First World War.  

 

Asset Description

 

Overview & Authentication

 

The Underlying Asset is a First Edition, First Issue of A Boy’s Will in “Crane’s Binding A”, is the earliest binding type. 

According to the printer, no more than 350 copies of the Underlying Asset were bound up for distribution by the publisher between April 1913 and the Spring of 1921.  

The Underlying Asset is accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Darren Sutherland, a New York-based rare book specialist.  

 

 

Notable Features

 

The Underlying Asset is an unrestored copy.  

 

Notable Defects

 

The Underlying Asset shows wear commensurate to its age and light use.  


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Details

 

Series A Boy’s Will

Title

A Boy’s Will

Publisher

David Nutt, London

Publication Date

1913

Binding

Hard Cover, original publisher’s pebbled cloth binding

Book Condition

Unrestored

Edition

First Edition, First Issue

Inscriptions or Note

None

 

Depreciation

 

The company treats Memorabilia as collectible assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series A Boy’s Will going forward.


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USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #POTTER

We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:

Use of Proceeds Table

Dollar Amount

Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds

Uses

 

 

Cash Portion of the #POTTER Asset Cost (1)

$65,000

90.28%

Equity retained by Asset Seller (1)

$0

0.00%

Document Fee

$0

0.00%

Cash on Series Balance Sheet

$1,000

1.39%

Accrued Interest

$0

0.00%

Brokerage Fee

$720

1.00%

Offering Expenses (2)

$540

0.75%

Acquisition Expenses (3)

Refurbishment & maintenance

$0

0.00%

Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable)

$0

0.00%

Authentication Expense

$250

0.35%

Marketing Materials

$0

0.00%

Finder Fee

$5,000

6.94%

Sourcing Fee

-$510

-0.71%

Total Fees and Expenses

$6,000

8.33%

Total Proceeds

$72,000

100.00%

 

(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table. 

(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.   

(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.   

 

On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Series with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table. A copy of the purchase option agreement is attached as Exhibit 6.11 hereto.


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Upon the closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series. The Series will complete the agreement and pay the Asset Seller the amounts listed in the Series Detail Table.

Series Detail Table

Agreement Type

Purchase Agreement

Date of Agreement

7/5/2109

Expiration Date of Agreement

10/5/2019

Downpayment Amount

$10,000

Installment 1 Amount

$10,000

Installment 2 Amount

$45,000

Acquisition Expenses

$5,250

 

In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series.  Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.

The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures.  The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth.  The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above.  The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering.  The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses.  In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.


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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES HARRY POTTER

 

 

Investment Overview

 

Upon completion of the Series #POTTER Offering, Series #POTTER will purchase a 1997 First Edition Harry (at times described as “First Edition Philosopher’s Stone” throughout this Offering Circular) as the underlying asset for Series #POTTER (the “Series Harry Potter” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to the Series #POTTER, as applicable. The specification of which are set forth below.  

Joanne (J.K) Rowling is a British author best known for writing the Harry Potter series.  

The Philosopher’s Stone was J.K Rowling’s first published novel, and the first novel of the Harry Potter series. Six further titles followed The Philosopher’s Stone and have sold more than 500 million total copies.  

The Philosopher’s Stone was first published in the United Kingdom in 1997 by Bloomsbury Publishing, and was published in the United States by Scholastic Publishers the following year under the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.  

 

 

Asset Description

Overview and Authentication

 

The Underlying Asset was inscribed by Penny Phillips, commissioning editor of adult non-fiction at Bloomsbury Publishing. 

Of the 500 hardcover first editions, 300 were sent to libraries. The Underlying Asset is without library marking, making it one of 200 non-library versions.  

The Underlying Asset is accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Darren Sutherland, a New York-based rare book specialist.  

 

Notable Features

 

The print line on the Underlying Asset’ copyright page reads “10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1”, which is unique to First Edition’s of the Underlying Asset. 

The Underlying Asset contains a typographical error on page 53, where “1 wand” appears twice in a list.  

The Underlying Asset’s copyright page lists the author as “Joanne Rowling,” which would be changed to J.K. Rowling in later editions.  

The lower cover of the Underlying Asset has a misspelling “Philospher’s”  

The Underlying asset has no library marking, which is rare for a first impression copy.  

The Underlying Asset is hardcovered and bound in the original publisher’s pictorial boards.  

The Underlying Asset has a presentation inscription by Penny Phillips, commissioning editor of adult non-fiction at Bloomsbury Publishing and wife of the then Deputy Managing Director David Reynolds (one of the company’s four founders).  

 

Notable Defects

 

The Underlying Asset’s publisher’s pictorial boards and extremities are bumped and rubbed.  

The Underlying Asset’s spine is slightly faded. 


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Details

 

Series Harry Potter

Title

Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone

Author

Joanne Rowling

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing

Publication Date

1997

Binding

Hard Cover

Book Condition

Unrestored

Edition

First Edition

Inscriptions or Note

Inscribed by Penny Philips

 

Depreciation

 

The Company treats Memorabilia and Collectible assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series Harry Potter going forward.


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USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #ROOSEVELT

We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:

Use of Proceeds Table

Dollar Amount

Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds

Uses

 

 

Cash Portion of the #ROOSEVELT Asset Cost (1)

$17,000

87.18%

Equity retained by Asset Seller (1)

$0

0.00%

Document Fee

$0

0.00%

Cash on Series Balance Sheet

$350

1.79%

Accrued Interest

$0

0.00%

Brokerage Fee

$195

1.00%

Offering Expenses (2)

$500

2.56%

Acquisition Expenses (3)

Refurbishment & maintenance

$0

0.00%

Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable)

$0

0.00%

Authentication Expense

$250

1.28%

Marketing Materials

$0

0.00%

Finder Fee

$0

0.00%

Sourcing Fee

$1,205

6.18%

Total Fees and Expenses

$2,150

11.03%

Total Proceeds

$19,500

100.00%

 

(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table. 

(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.   

(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.   

 

On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Series with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table. A copy of the purchase option agreement is attached as Exhibit 6.12 hereto.


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Upon the closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series. The Series will complete the agreement and pay the Asset Seller the amounts listed in the Series Detail Table.

Series Detail Table

Agreement Type

Purchase Option Agreement

Date of Agreement

7/30/2019

Expiration Date of Agreement

10/27/2019

Downpayment Amount

$2,550

Installment 1 Amount

$14,450

Installment 2 Amount

$0

Acquisition Expenses

$250

 

In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series.  Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.

The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures.  The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth.  The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above.  The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering.  The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses.  In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.


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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES AFRICAN GAME TRAILS

 

Investment Overview

 

Upon completion of the Series #ROOSEVELT Offering, Series #ROOSEVELT will purchase a First Edition African Game Trails (at times described as “African Game Trails” throughout this Offering Circular) as the underlying asset for series #ROOSEVELT (the “Series African Game Trails” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to the Series #ROOSEVELT, as applicable. The specification of which are set forth below.  

Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth President of the United States, was also a hunter, conservationist, soldier, and scholar.  

In 1909, three weeks after the inauguration of his successor, President William Howard Taft, Roosevelt traveled to British East Africa to hunt big game. The elaborate hunting trip was part of an effort to gather specimens for the Smithsonian. The trip was partly underwritten by Scribner's, who gave Roosevelt a $50,000 commission for a series of 12 articles on the safari which form the basis of this book.  

Roosevelt was accompanied by his son, Kermit, who served as the official photographer.  

 

Asset Description

 

Overview and Authentication

 

The Underlying Asset is a First Edition, limited edition of 500 copies signed by Roosevelt.  

The Underlying Asset is in Large Octavo format and printed on Ruisadel paper.  

The Underlying Asset is accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Darren Sutherland, a New York-based rare book specialist.  

 

 

Notable Features

 

The Underlying Asset is accompanied by eight original photographs taken by Kermit Roosevelt of his father, Theodore Roosevelt on the 1909 safari. 

The Underlying Asset is hardcovered, with two volumes bound in the publisher’s original three-quarter pigskin over tan boards.  

The Underlying Asset retains its original tan dust jacket, tissue guards, and photogravure portrait frontispiece, as well as the additional 47 photogravure plates.  

The Underlying Asset is housed in a custom cloth box with a leather label.  

 

 

Notable Defects

 

No known material defects present. 


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Details

 

Series African Game Trails

Title

African Game Trails. An Account of the African Wanderings of an American Hunter-Naturalist

Author

Theodore Roosevelt

Publisher

Charles Scribner’s Sons

Publication Date

1910

Binding

Hard Cover

Book Condition

Unrestored

Edition

First Edition

Inscriptions or Note

Signed by Author, Theodore Roosevelt

 

Depreciation

 

The Company treats Memorabilia and Collectible assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series African Game Trails going forward.

 


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USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #TWOCITIES

We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:

Use of Proceeds Table

Dollar Amount

Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds

Uses

 

 

Cash Portion of the #TWOCITIES Asset Cost (1)

$12,000

82.76%

Equity retained by Asset Seller (1)

$0

0.00%

Document Fee

$0

0.00%

Cash on Series Balance Sheet

$1,000

6.90%

Accrued Interest

$0

0.00%

Brokerage Fee

$145

1.00%

Offering Expenses (2)

$500

3.45%

Acquisition Expenses (3)

Refurbishment & maintenance

$0

0.00%

Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable)

$250

1.72%

Authentication Expense

$250

1.72%

Marketing Materials

$300

2.07%

Finder Fee

$0

0.00%

Sourcing Fee

$55

0.38%

Total Fees and Expenses

$1,500

10.34%

Total Proceeds

$14,500

100.00%

 

(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table. 

(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.   

(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.   

 

On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Series with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table. A copy of the purchase option agreement is attached as Exhibit 6.13 hereto.


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Upon the closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series. The Series will complete the agreement and pay the Asset Seller the amounts listed in the Series Detail Table.

Series Detail Table

Agreement Type

Purchase Option Agreement

Date of Agreement

7/30/2019

Expiration Date of Agreement

10/27/2019

Downpayment Amount

$1,800

Installment 1 Amount

$10,200

Installment 2 Amount

$0

Acquisition Expenses

$800

 

In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series.  Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.

The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures.  The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth.  The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above.  The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering.  The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses.  In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.


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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES A TALE OF TWO CITIES

Investment Overview

 

Upon completion of the Series #TWOCITIES Offering, Series #TWOCITIES will purchase a First Edition A Tale of Two Cities (at times described as “A Tale of Two Cities” throughout this Offering Circular) as the underlying asset for Series #TWOCITIES (the “Series A Tale Of Two Cities” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #TWOCITIES, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.  

Charles Dickens, born in 1812, was an English writer and social critic.  

A Tale of Two Cities is set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution, with the story set against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.  

The 45-chapter novel was originally published in 31 weekly instalments in Dickens’ then-new literary Periodical titled All Year Round.  

 

Asset Description

 

Overview & Authentication

 

The Underlying Asset is a First Edition, First State of A Tale of Two Cities. 

A Tale of Two Cities was the last of Dickens’ books to be illustrated by H.K. Browne (“Phiz”) and includes sixteen plates engraved by him and a 32-page publisher’s catalog.  

The Underlying Asset is accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Darren Sutherland, a New York-based rare book specialist.  

The Underlying Asset is noted in “excellent, near-fine condition”. 

 

Notable Features

 

The Underlying Asset is a first state copy with page 213 mis-numbered as “113,” and “Affectionately” misspelled as “Affetcionately” on page 134 (line 12).  

The Underlying Asset has a royal bookplate of the Earl of Normantown on the front pastedown. 

The Underlying asset is hardcovered and bound in the publisher’s original red cloth binding.  

 

 

Notable Defects

 

The Underlying Asset has had a very minor repair to reinforce cloth at the spine.  


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Details

 

Series A Tale of Two Cities

Title

A Tale of Two Cities

Author

Charles Dickens

Publisher

Chapman and Hall

Publication Date

1859

Binding

Hardcover

Book Condition

Excellent, near-fine

Edition

First Edition, First State

Inscriptions or Note

N/A

 

Depreciation

 

The company treats Memorabilia as collectible assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series First Edition A Tale of Two Cities going forward.


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USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #ULYSSES

We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:

Use of Proceeds Table

Dollar Amount

Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds

Uses

 

 

Cash Portion of the #ULYSSES Asset Cost (1)

$22,000

86.27%

Equity retained by Asset Seller (1)

$0

0.00%

Document Fee

$0

0.00%

Cash on Series Balance Sheet

$1,000

3.92%

Accrued Interest

$0

0.00%

Brokerage Fee

$255

1.00%

Offering Expenses (2)

$500

1.96%

Acquisition Expenses (3)

Refurbishment & maintenance

$0

0.00%

Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable)

$300

1.18%

Authentication Expense

$250

0.98%

Marketing Materials

$500

1.96%

Finder Fee

$0

0.00%

Sourcing Fee

$695

2.73%

Total Fees and Expenses

$2,500

9.80%

Total Proceeds

$25,500

100.00%

 

(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table. 

(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.   

(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.   

 

On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Series with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table. A copy of the purchase option agreement is attached as Exhibit 6.14 hereto.


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Upon the closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series. The Series will complete the agreement and pay the Asset Seller the amounts listed in the Series Detail Table.

Series Detail Table

Agreement Type

Purchase Option Agreement

Date of Agreement

7/30/2019

Expiration Date of Agreement

10/27/2019

Downpayment Amount

$3,400

Installment 1 Amount

$18,600

Installment 2 Amount

$0

Acquisition Expenses

$1,050

 

In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series.  Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.

The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures.  The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth.  The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above.  The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering.  The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses.  In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.


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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES ULYSSES

Investment Overview

 

Upon completion of the Series #ULYSSES Offering, Series #ULYSSES will purchase a 1935 First Edition Ulysses (at times described as “Ulysses” throughout this Offering Circular) as the underlying asset for Series #ULYSSES (the “Series Ulysses” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #ULYSSES, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.  

James Joyce, an Irish novelist born in 1882, contributed to the modernist avant-garde style of writing.  

Henri Matisse, a French artist born in 1869, was commonly regarded as one of the artists who helped define the revolutionary developments in the visual arts throughout the opening decades of the 20th century.  

In 1935, American publisher and founder of the Limited Editions Club, George Macey, offered Henri Matisse $5,000 to create etchings for a special illustrated edition of Joyce’s Ulysses.  

 

Asset Description

 

Overview & Authentication

 

The Underlying Asset is a Copy of James Joyce’s Ulysses with Illustrations by Henri Matisse, signed by both the author and the artist, and was printed by The Limited Editions Club in 1935.  

The Underlying Asset is one of 1,500 signed by the artist Henri Matisse.  

The Underlying Asset is one of 250 copies signed by both the author James Joyce and artist Henri Matisse.  

The Underlying Asset is accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Darren Sutherland, a New York-based rare book specialist.  

 

 

Notable Features

 

The Underlying Asset features 6 etching by Matisse and 20 reproductions of his preliminary drawings for this edition, all of them based on themes from Homer’s Odyssey, the poem that Ulysses plays upon.  

The Underlying asset is bound in the publisher’s original brown cloth and maintains the original publisher’s slipcase.  

 

Notable Defects

 

No known material defects present. 


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Details

 

Series Ulysses

Title

Ulysses

Author

James Joyce, Illustrations by Henri Matisse

Publisher

Limited Editions Club

Publication Date

1935

Binding

Hardcover  

Book Condition

Near Fine +

Edition

First

Inscriptions or Note

Signed by James Joyce and Henry Matisse

 

Depreciation

 

The company treats Memorabilia as collectible assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series Ulysses going forward.


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USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #YOKO

We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:

Use of Proceeds Table

Dollar Amount

Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds

Uses

 

 

Cash Portion of the #YOKO Asset Cost (1)

$12,500

78.13%

Equity retained by Asset Seller (1)

$0

0.00%

Document Fee

$0

0.00%

Cash on Series Balance Sheet

$1,000

6.25%

Accrued Interest

$0

0.00%

Brokerage Fee

$160

1.00%

Offering Expenses (2)

$500

3.13%

Acquisition Expenses (3)

Refurbishment & maintenance

$0

0.00%

Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable)

$250

1.56%

Authentication Expense

$250

1.56%

Marketing Materials

$500

3.13%

Finder Fee

$0

0.00%

Sourcing Fee

$840

5.25%

Total Fees and Expenses

$2,500

15.63%

Total Proceeds

$16,000

100.00%

 

(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table. 

(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.   

(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.   

 

On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Series with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table. A copy of the purchase option agreement is attached as Exhibit 6.15 hereto.


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Upon the closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series. The Series will complete the agreement and pay the Asset Seller the amounts listed in the Series Detail Table.

Series Detail Table

Agreement Type

Purchase Option Agreement

Date of Agreement

7/30/2019

Expiration Date of Agreement

10/27/2019

Downpayment Amount

$1,800

Installment 1 Amount

$10,700

Installment 2 Amount

$0

Acquisition Expenses

$1,000

 

In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series.  Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.

The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures.  The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth.  The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above.  The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering.  The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses.  In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.


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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES GRAPEFRUIT

Investment Overview

 

Upon completion of the Series #YOKO Offering, Series #YOKO will purchase a First Edition ‘Grapefruit,’ (at times described as “Grapefruit” throughout this Offering Circular) as the underlying asset for Series #YOKO (the “Series Grapefruit” or the “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #YOKO, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.  

Yoko Ono is a Japanese-American multimedia artist, singer, songwriter and peace activist. Ono’s third husband was singer-songwriter John Lennon.  

Yoko Ono’s book, Grapefruit, is a piece of conceptual art that reads as a set of instructions through which the art is completed.   

 

Asset Description

 

Overview & Authentication

 

The Underlying Asset is one of 500 First Edition copies, preceding the UK edition by four years. 

The First Edition contains over 150 “instruction works”; virtually all are in English, with about a third translated into Japanese. The “instruction works” are divided into five sections: Music, Painting, Event, Poetry and Object. 

The Underlying Asset was published by Yoko Ono’s own press, Wuntemau Press, in 1964. 

The Underlying Asset is inscribed by the author, Yoko Ono, and inscribed “To Claire / Yoko / 1965, Summer”.  

The Underlying Asset is accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Darren Sutherland, a New York-based rare book specialist.  

The Underlying Asset has been classified as in excellent, near-fine condition.  

 

Notable Features

 

The Underlying asset is softcover and bound in the publisher’s original perfect-bound paper wrappers.  

The Underlying Asset is housed in a custom cloth box with leather label.  

 

Notable Defects

 

The Underlying asset had minor archival reinforcement to support the front wrapper.  


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Details

 

Series Grapefruit

Title

Grapefruit (First Edition)

Author

Yoko Ono

Publisher

Wuntemaum Press, Tokyo

Publication Date

1964

Binding

Soft Cover

Book Condition

Excellent, Near Fine

Edition

First Edition

Inscriptions or Note

Singed by Yoko Ono, and Inscribed “To Claire / Yoko / 1965, Summer”

 

Depreciation

 

The company treats Memorabilia as collectible assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series Grapefruit going forward.


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USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #70RLEX

We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:

Use of Proceeds Table

Dollar Amount

Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds

Uses

 

 

Cash Portion of the #70RLEX Asset Cost (1)

$17,900

89.50%

Equity retained by Asset Seller (1)

$0

0.00%

Document Fee

$0

0.00%

Cash on Series Balance Sheet

$1,000

5.00%

Accrued Interest

$0

0.00%

Brokerage Fee

$200

1.00%

Offering Expenses (2)

$500

2.50%

Acquisition Expenses (3)

Refurbishment & maintenance

$0

0.00%

Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable)

$100

0.50%

Authentication Expense

$100

0.50%

Marketing Materials

$0

0.00%

Finder Fee

$0

0.00%

Sourcing Fee

$200

1.00%

Total Fees and Expenses

$1,100

5.50%

Total Proceeds

$20,000

100.00%

 

(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table. 

(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.   

(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.   

 

On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Series with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table. A copy of the purchase agreement is attached as Exhibit 6.16 hereto.


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Upon the closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series. The Series will complete the agreement and pay the Asset Seller the amounts listed in the Series Detail Table.

Series Detail Table

Agreement Type

Purchase Agreement

Date of Agreement

8/30/2019

Downpayment Amount

$0

Installment 1 Amount

$17,900

Installment 2 Amount

$0

Acquisition Expenses

$200

 

In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series.  Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.

The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures.  The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth.  The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above.  The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering.  The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses.  In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.


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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES ROLEX BETA 21

 

Investment Overview

 

Upon completion of the Series #70RLEX Offering, Series #70RLEX will purchase the 1970 Rolex Ref. 5100 Beta 21  (at times described as the “Ref. 5100” or the “Wristwatch” throughout this offering circular) as the underlying asset for the Series #70RLEX (the “Series Rolex Beta 21” or “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #70RLEX, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.  

Rolex SA is a luxury timepiece manufacturer, founded in 1905 and based in Geneva, Switzerland.  

The Ref. 5100 Beta was Rolex’s first Quartz (battery-powered) watch, a departure from the standard mechanical movement.  

Only 1,000 units were produced, all of which were pre-sold before production began in 1970.  

 

 

Asset Description

 

Overview & Authentication

 

All Rolex Beta 21 watches were made from solid 18-karat gold with a limited-edition number hand-engraved on the side of the caseback.  

Rolex does not publish exact production numbers, but industry experts collectively estimate that of the 1,000 Beta 21’s produced by Rolex, roughly 700 were made in yellow gold with the remaining examples made in White Gold.  

 

Notable Features

 

The Underlying Asset is fitted with an 18 karat Rolex strap that is original to the watch. All Beta 21 watches were fitted with the same bracelet, which was exclusive to the Rolex’s Beta 21 series and appears on no other Rolex reference numbers. 

The Underlying Asset has a case and bracelet made entirely of yellow gold and weighs 190 grams.  

The Underlying Asset is one of the 1,000 total Rolex Beta 21’s produced and is one of an estimated 700 made in Yellow Gold.  

 

Notable Defects

 

The Underlying Asset shows minimal wear that is consistent with a lightly worn watch of its age.  

The Underlying Asset shows signs of slight polish on the case, but no signs of polish on the bracelet.  

The Underlying Asset appears to have a slight scratch on the top right corner of the crystal.  


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Details

 

 

Series Rolex Beta 21

BASIC OVERVIEW

Reference Number

5100

Brand

Rolex

Model

Beta 21

Case Material

Yellow Gold

Year

1970

Condition

Used

Scope of Delivery

Without original box or papers  

Functions

Date

CALIBER

Movement

Quartz

Movement/Caliber

Beta 21

Power Reserve

Battery

Number of Jewels

n/a

CASE

Case Diameter

39.5

Water Resistance

Water Resistant

Bezel Material

Yellow Gold

Glass

Sapphire

Dial

Gold

Dial Numbers

Indices

BRACELET/STRAP

 

Bracelet Material

Yellow Gold

Bracelet Color

Gold

Lug Width

Integrated Bracelet

Clasp

Fold clasp, hidden

Clasp Material

Yellow Gold

 

 

Depreciation

 

The company treats Memorabilia as collectible assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series Rolex Beta 21 going forward. 


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USE OF PROCEEDS – Series #RLEXPEPSI

We estimate that the gross proceeds of the Series Offering (including from Series Interests acquired by the Manager) will be approximately the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table assuming the full amount of the Series Offering is sold, and will be used as follows:

Use of Proceeds Table

Dollar Amount

Percentage of Gross Cash Proceeds

Uses

 

 

Cash Portion of the #RLEXPEPSI Asset Cost (1)

$16,800

94.38%

Equity retained by Asset Seller (1)

$0

0.00%

Document Fee

$0

0.00%

Cash on Series Balance Sheet

$200

1.12%

Accrued Interest

$0

0.00%

Brokerage Fee

$178

1.00%

Offering Expenses (2)

$500

2.81%

Acquisition Expenses (3)

Refurbishment & maintenance

$0

0.00%

Transport from Seller to Warehouse incl. associated Insurance (as applicable)

$0

0.00%

Authentication Expense

$100

0.56%

Marketing Materials

$0

0.00%

Finder Fee

$0

0.00%

Sourcing Fee

$22

0.12%

Total Fees and Expenses

$800

4.49%

Total Proceeds

$17,800

100.00%

 

(1)Consists of an agreement listed in the Series Detail Table with the Asset Seller to be paid in full at the expiration date of the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table. 

(2)Solely in connection with the offering of the Series Interests, the Manager has assumed and will not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses, except for expenses related to the Custody Fee, which will be paid through the proceeds of the Series Offering.   

(3)To the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage would be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses.   

 

On the date listed in the Series Detail Table, the Company entered into the agreement listed in the Series Detail Table regarding the Series with the Asset Seller for the Cash Portion of the Asset Cost listed in the Use of Proceeds Table. A copy of the purchase agreement is attached as Exhibit 6.17 hereto.


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Upon the closing of the Offering, proceeds from the sale of the Series Interests will be distributed to the account of the Series. The Series will complete the agreement and pay the Asset Seller the amounts listed in the Series Detail Table.

Series Detail Table

Agreement Type

Purchase Agreement

Date of Agreement

9/12/2019

Downpayment Amount

$0

Installment 1 Amount

$16,800

Installment 2 Amount

$0

Acquisition Expenses

$100

 

In addition to the costs of acquiring the Underlying Asset, proceeds from the Series Offering will be used to pay the following, listed in the Series Detail Table and the Use of Proceeds Table above (i) the Brokerage Fee to the BOR as consideration for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company in connection with this Series Offering, (ii) the Offering Expenses related to the anticipated Custody Fee, (iii) the Acquisition Expenses, including but not limited to the items described in the Use of Proceeds Table above, except as to the extent that Acquisition Expenses are lower than anticipated, any overage will be maintained in an operating account for future Operating Expenses, and (iv) the Sourcing Fee to the Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series.  Of the proceeds of the Series Offering, the Cash on Series Balance Sheet listed in the Use of Proceeds Table will remain in the operating account of the Series for future Operating Expenses.

The allocation of the net proceeds of this Series Offering set forth above, represents our intentions based upon our current plans and assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions, our future revenues and expenditures.  The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations, business developments, and related rate of growth.  The Manager reserves the right to modify the use of proceeds based on the factors set forth above.  The Company is not expected to keep any of the proceeds from the Series Offering.  The Series is expected to keep Cash on the Series Balance Sheet in the amount listed in the Use of Proceeds Table from the proceeds of the Series Offering for future Operating Expenses.  In the event that less than the Maximum Series Interests are sold in connection with the Series Offering, the Manager may pay, and not seek reimbursement for, the Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses and may waive the Sourcing Fee.


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DESCRIPTION OF SERIES ROLEX GMT-MASTER II PEPSI

 

Investment Overview

 

Upon completion of the Series #RLXPEPSI Offering, Series #RLXPEPSI will purchase the Rolex GMT Master II 126710BLRO Pepsi Jubilee (as times described as the “Pepsi Jubilee” or the “Rolex Ref 126710 BLRO” throughout this offering circular) as the underlying asset for the Series #RLXPEPSI (the “Series Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi or “Underlying Asset” with respect to Series #RLXPEPSI, as applicable), the specifications of which are set forth below.  

Rolex introduced the first GMT-Master in 1955 at the request of Pan American Airways. It featured a two-colored bezel which was used to distinguish between the day and night times of the second time zone.  

In 2007, Rolex introduced a ceramic bezel on steel versions of the GMT-Master II.  

In 2014, Rolex re-introduced the Pepsi (red & blue) Bezel, but only on a white-gold watch.  

In 2018, Rolex again issued the Pepsi (red & blue) Bezel in steel. So as not to be confused with the more expensive white-gold Pepsi, the steel Pepsi was issued on a five-piece-link Jubilee bracelet.  

 

Asset Description

 

Overview & Authentication

 

The Underlying Asset is a 2018 model year and features a red & blue Bezel in Steel with a five-piece-link Jubilee bracelet. 

 

Notable Features

 

The Underlying Asset comes with original box and papers. 

The Underlying Asset is unworn and in mint condition. 

The Underlying Asset’s case is made of 904L stainless steel, designed to prevent rusting and pitting from salt water and sweat.  

The Underlying Asset’s movement is an in-house Rolex Caliber 3285, which has an increased power reserve over older GMT-Masters: the 3285 provides a 70-hour power reserve instead of 48 hours.  

The Underlying Asset’s bracelet is a Rolex Jubilee bracelet made of 904L stainless steel with a safety folding clasp and extension piece.  

The functions of the Underlying Asset include: hours, minutes, seconds, date, and second time zone.  

 

Notable Defects

 

No known material defects present. 


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Details

 

 

 

 

Series Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi

BASIC OVERVIEW

Reference Number

126710 BLRO

Brand

Rolex

Model

GMT-Master II

Case Material

Stainless Steel

Year

2018

Condition

Unworn (Mint condition, without signs of wear)

Scope of Delivery

Original box, original papers

Functions

Hours, minutes, seconds, date, second time zone

CALIBER

Movement

Automatic

Movement/Caliber

3285

Power Reserve

70 h

Number of Jewels

31

CASE

Case Diameter

40 mm

Water Resistance

100 m

Bezel Material

Ceramic

Glass

Sapphire (flat)

Dial

Black

Dial Numbers

Circular lume plots at hour

BRACELET/STRAP

 

Bracelet Material

Steel

Bracelet Color

Steel

Clasp

Fold clasp

Clasp Material

Steel

 

Depreciation

 

The company treats Memorabilia and Collectibles as collectible assets as collectible and therefore will not depreciate or amortize the Series Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi going forward.  


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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

This discussion and analysis and other parts of this offering statement contain forward-looking statements based upon current beliefs, plans and expectations that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions.  Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” or in other parts of this offering statement.  

Since its formation in January 2019, the Company has been engaged primarily in identifying and acquiring a collection of Underlying Assets. The Company plans to finance the acquisitions through various methods:

1)Upfront purchase – the Company acquires an Underlying Asset from an Asset Seller prior to the launch of the Offering related to the Series 

2)Purchase agreement – the Company enters into an agreement with an Asset Seller to acquire an Underlying Asset, which may expire prior to the closing of the offering for the related Series, in which case the Company is obligated to acquire the Underlying Asset prior to the closing 

3)Purchase option agreement – the Company enters into a purchase option agreement with an Asset Seller, which gives the Company the right, but not the obligation, to acquire the Underlying Asset 

At the time of this filing, the Company has entered into the agreements listed in the Master Series Table, but for the avoidance of doubt, the Company and the Series highlighted in gray in the Master Series Table have not commenced operations, are not capitalized and have no assets or liabilities and no Series will commence operations, be capitalized or have assets and liabilities until such time as a closing related to such Series has occurred.

In addition, the Manager has been engaged in developing the financial, offering and other materials to begin offering Interests in the Company’s Series.

We are devoting substantially all our efforts to establishing our business and planned principal operations will commence at the time of the launch of the Offering for Series Interests described. As such, and because of the start-up nature of the Company’s and the Manager’s business, the reported financial information once the Company or any Series is capitalized and has assets or liabilities, will likely not be indicative of future operating results or operating conditions. Because of our corporate structure, we are in large part reliant on the Manager, its affiliates and employees of its owner, the Asset Manager, to grow and support our business. The Asset Manager, established in 2016, is also the manager and asset manager for RSE Collection, LLC, another series limited liability company with a similar business model in the collectible automobile asset class, which commenced principal operations in 2017. While the Asset Manager thus has some similar management experience, its experience is limited, and it has no experience selecting or managing assets in the Asset Class.

There are a number of key factors that will have large potential impacts on our operating results going forward including the Manager’s and the Asset Manager’s ability to:

-source high quality Underlying Assets at reasonable prices to securitize through the Platform; 

-market the Platform and the offerings in individual Series of the Company and attract Investors to the Platform to acquire the Interests issued by Series of the Company; 

-continue to develop the Platform and provide the information and technology infrastructure to support the issuance of Interests in Series of the Company; and 

-find operating partners to manage the collection of Underlying Assets at a decreasing marginal cost per Underlying Asset. 

We have not yet generated any revenues and do not anticipate doing so until 2020. We have not launched or completed any initial offerings to date but expect to commence offerings in Q3 or Q4 of 2019.

At the time of this filing, the Series highlighted in gray in the Master Series Table have not commenced operations, are not capitalized and have no assets or liabilities and no Series will commence operations, be capitalized or have assets and liabilities until such time as a closing related to such Series has occurred. All assets and liabilities


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related to these Series that have been incurred to date and will be incurred until the Closings of the respective Offerings are the responsibility of the Company or the Manager and responsibility for any assets or liabilities related to any Underlying Assets will not transfer to each Series until such time as a Closing for each Series has occurred.  At the time of this filing, the Company is not capitalized and does not have any assets or liabilities.

Historical Investment in Series Assets

We plan to provide investment opportunities in Underlying Assets to Investors through the Platform. At the time of this filing, we entered into the agreements listed in the Master Series Table. At the time of this filing, there have been no other investments. 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

From inception, the Company and the Series are expected to finance their business activities through capital contributions or other financing from the Manager (or its affiliates, including the Asset Manager) to the Company and individual Series. The Company and each Series expect to continue to have access to ample capital financing from the Manager going forward. Until such time as the Series’ have the capacity to generate cash flows from operations, the Manager may cover any deficits through additional capital contributions or the issuance of additional Interests in any individual Series. In addition, parts of the proceeds of future offerings may be used to create reserves for future Operating Expenses for individual Series at the sole discretion of the Manager. At the time of this filing, no capital contributions have been to the Company or any Series.

 

In the future, the Company may incur financial obligations related to loans made to the Company by officers of the Manager, affiliates of the Manager or third-party lenders. Each Series will repay any loans plus accrued interest used to acquire its Underlying Asset with proceeds generated from the Closing of the Offering of such Series. No Series will have any obligation to repay a loan incurred by the Company to purchase an Underlying Asset for another Series. At the time of this filing, no financial obligations have been incurred by the Company or any Series.

 

Plan of Operations

 

The Company plans to launch approximately 25 to 50 offerings in the next twelve months.  We expect to launch Offerings for the Series highlighted in gray in the Master Series Table in Q3 or Q4 of 2019, with additional Series in 2020 and onwards. The proceeds from any offerings closed during the next twelve months will be used to acquire additional Underlying Assets, which we anticipate will enable the Company to reduce Operating Expenses for each Series as we negotiate better contracts for storage, insurance and other operating expenses with a larger collection of assets.

We also intend to develop Membership Experience Programs (as described in “Description of the Business – Business of the Company”), which we anticipate will allow Investors to enjoy the collection of Underlying Assets and enable the Underlying Assets to generate revenues for the Series to cover, in whole or in part, the ongoing post-Closing Operating Expenses. No such Membership Experience Programs have been developed to date and we do not expect to develop such programs until 2020.

We do not anticipate generating enough revenues in fiscal year 2019 from Membership Experience Programs or otherwise, to cover any of the Operating Expenses for any Series of Interests closed in fiscal year 2019.  See “Description of the Business – Operating Expenses” for additional information regarding the payment of Operating Expenses.


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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION AND SUBSCRIPTION PROCEDURE

Plan of distribution

We are managed by the Manager, RSE Archive Manager, a single-member LLC owned by RSE Markets, the Asset Manager. The Asset Manager also owns and operates a mobile app-based investment Platform, through which Investors may indirectly invest, through a Series of the Company’s Interests, in collectible Underlying Asset opportunities that have been historically difficult to access for many market participants. Through the use of the Platform, Investors can browse and screen the potential investments and sign legal documents electronically. We intend to distribute the Interests exclusively through the Platform.  Neither the Manager nor the Asset Manager nor any other affiliated entity involved in the offer and sale of the Interests is a member firm of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., or FINRA, and no person associated with us will be deemed to be a broker solely by reason of his or her participation in the sale of the Interests.

The sale of the Interests is being facilitated by the BOR, which is a registered broker-dealer under the Exchange Act and member of FINRA and is registered in each state where the offer and sales of the Interests will occur. Interests may not be offered or sold in states where the BOR is not registered as a broker-dealer.

With respect to the Interests:

-The Company is the entity which issues membership interests in each Series of the Company; 

-The Asset Manager owns and operates the Platform, through which membership interests are offered under Tier 2 of Regulation A pursuant to this Offering Circular, and, in its capacity as Asset Manager, provides services with respect to the selection, acquisition, ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the Underlying Assets; 

-The Manager operates each Series of Interests following the closing of the Offering for that Series; and  

-The BOR, which is a registered broker-dealer, acts as the broker of record and facilitates the sale of the Interests while providing certain other Investor verification and regulatory services. For the avoidance of doubt, the BOR is not an underwriter or placement agent in connection with the Offering. The BOR does not purchase or solicit purchases of, or make any recommendations regarding, the Interests to prospective investors. 

 

Neither the BOR, nor any other entity, receives a finder’s fee or any underwriting or placement agent discounts or commissions in relation to any Offering of Interests.  

 

Each of the Offerings is being conducted under Regulation A under the Securities Act and therefore, only offered and sold to “qualified purchasers”.  For further details on the suitability requirements an Investor must meet in order to participate in these Offerings, see “Plan of Distribution and Subscription Procedure – Investor Suitability Standards”. As a Tier 2 offering pursuant to Regulation A under the Securities Act, these Offerings will be exempt from state law “Blue Sky” registration requirements, subject to meeting certain state filing requirements and complying with certain antifraud provisions, to the extent that our Interests are offered and sold only to “qualified purchasers” or at a time when our Interests are listed on a national securities exchange. It is anticipated that sales of securities will only be made in states where the BOR is registered.

The initial offering price for each Series of Interests is equal to the aggregate of (i) the purchase price of the applicable Underlying Asset, (ii) the Brokerage Fee, (iii) Offering Expenses, (iv) the Acquisition Expenses, and (v) the Sourcing Fee (in each case as described below) divided by the number of membership Interests sold in each Offering. The initial offering price for a particular Series is a fixed price and will not vary based on demand by Investors or potential investors.

There will be different closing dates for each Offering. The Closing of an Offering will occur on the earliest to occur of (i) the date subscriptions for the Total Maximum Interests for a Series have been accepted or (ii) a date determined by the Manager in its sole discretion, provided that subscriptions for the Total Minimum Interests of such Series have been accepted.  If Closing has not occurred, an Offering shall be terminated upon (i) the date which is one year from the date this Offering Circular is qualified by the Commission which period may be extended with


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respect to a particular Series by an additional six months by the Manager in its sole discretion, or (ii) any date on which the Manager elects to terminate the Offering in its sole discretion.  

 

In the case of each Series designated with a purchase option agreement in the Master Series Table, the Company has independent purchase option agreements to acquire the individual Underlying Assets, which it plans to exercise upon the closing of the individual Offering. These individual purchase option agreements may be further extended past their initial expiration dates and in the case a Series Offering does not close on or before its individual expiration date, or if we are unable to negotiate an extension of the purchase option, the individual Offering will be terminated.

This Offering Circular does not constitute an offer or sale of any Series of Interests outside of the U.S.

Those persons who want to invest in the Interests must sign a Subscription Agreement, which will contain representations, warranties, covenants, and conditions customary for private placement investments in limited liability companies, see “How to Subscribe” below for further details.  A copy of the form of Subscription Agreement is attached as Exhibit 4.1.

Each Series of Interests will be issued in book-entry form without certificates. Upon signing of the Custody Agreement, Interests will be transferred into a custodial account, created by the Custodian for each Investor, upon the Closing of the applicable Offerings. All Investors who previously purchased Interests in Offerings of the Company, ongoing or closed, would be required to opt in to allow the creation of a custodial account for them before Interests can be transferred.

The Asset Manager, the Manager or its affiliates, and not the Company, will pay all of the expenses incurred in these Offerings that are not covered by the Brokerage Fee, the Sourcing Fee, Offering Expenses or Acquisition Expenses, including fees to legal counsel, but excluding fees for counsel or other advisors to the Investors and fees associated with the filing of periodic reports with the Commission and future blue-sky filings with state securities departments, as applicable.  Any Investor desiring to engage separate legal counsel or other professional advisors in connection with this Offering will be responsible for the fees and costs of such separate representation.

Investor Suitability Standards

The Interests are being offered and sold only to “qualified purchasers” (as defined in Regulation A under the Securities Act) include: (i) “accredited investors” under Rule 501(a) of Regulation D and (ii) all other investors so long as their investment in any of the Interests of the Company (in connection with this Series or any other Series offered under Regulation A) does not represent more than 10% of the greater of their annual income or net worth (for natural persons), or 10% of the greater of annual revenue or net assets at fiscal year-end (for non-natural persons). We reserve the right to reject any investor’s subscription in whole or in part for any reason, including if we determine in our sole and absolute discretion that such investor is not a “qualified purchaser” for purposes of Regulation A.

For an individual potential investor to be an “accredited investor” for purposes of satisfying one of the tests in the “qualified purchaser” definition, the investor must be a natural person who has:

1.an individual net worth, or joint net worth with the person’s spouse, that exceeds $1,000,000 at the time of the purchase, excluding the value of the primary residence of such person and the mortgage on that primary residence (to the extent not underwater), but including the amount of debt that exceeds the value of that residence and including any increase in debt on that residence within the prior 60 days, other than as a result of the acquisition of that primary residence; or 

2.earned income exceeding $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with a spouse exceeding $300,000 for those years and a reasonable expectation of the same income level in the current year. 

If the investor is not a natural person, different standards apply. See Rule 501 of Regulation D for more details. For purposes of determining whether a potential investor is a “qualified purchaser”, annual income and net worth should be calculated as provided in the “accredited investor” definition under Rule 501 of Regulation D. In particular, net worth in all cases should be calculated excluding the value of an investor’s home, home furnishings and automobiles.


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The Interests will not be offered or sold to prospective Investors subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and regulations thereunder, as amended (“ERISA”).

If you live outside the United States, it is your responsibility to fully observe the laws of any relevant territory or jurisdiction outside the United States in connection with any purchase, including obtaining required governmental or other consent and observing any other required legal or other formalities.

Our Manager and the BOR, in its capacity as broker of record for these Offerings, will be permitted to make a determination that the subscribers of Interests in each Offering are “qualified purchasers” in reliance on the information and representations provided by the subscriber regarding the subscriber’s financial situation. Before making any representation that your investment does not exceed applicable federal thresholds, we encourage you to review Rule 251(d)(2)(i)(C) of Regulation A.  For general information on investing, we encourage you to refer to http://www.investor.gov.

An investment in our Interests may involve significant risks.  Only Investors who can bear the economic risk of the investment for an indefinite period of time and the loss of their entire investment should invest in the Interests.  See “Risk Factors.”

Minimum and Maximum Investment

The minimum subscription by an Investor in an Offering is one (1) Interest and the maximum subscription by any Investor in any Offering is for Interests representing 10% of the total Interests of the Series, where such maximum subscription limit may be waived for an Investor by the Manager in its sole discretion. Such limits do not apply to the Manager and/or affiliates of the Manager.  The Manager and/or its affiliates must purchase a minimum of 2% of Interests of each Series at the Closing of its each Offering. The Manager may purchase greater than 2% of Interests of any Series (including in excess of 10% of any Series) at the applicable Closing, in its sole discretion.    

Lock-up Period

Upon the Closing of an Offering for a particular Series, a 90-day lock-up period will commence from the day of the Closing, before Interests in the particular Series may be transferred by any Investor in such Series.  

Broker

Pursuant to a broker-dealer agreement, dated August 12, 2019, between the Company and Dalmore Group, LLC, a New York limited liability company (“Dalmore” or “BOR”) (as amended, the “Brokerage Agreement”) will serve as broker of record for the Company’s Regulation A offerings.

 

The BOR will perform the following technology and compliance services in connection with the sale of the Interests as a broker-of-record:

 

1.Accept Investor data from the Company; 

2.Review and process Investor information, including Know Your Customer (KYC) data, perform Anti-Money Laundering (AML), using the BOR and third-party vendors resources, and other compliance background checks, and provide a recommendation to the Company whether or not to accept Investor as a customer of the Company based solely on AML and KYC process; 

3.Coordinate and help establish escrow services for investor documentation, if necessary, through a third-party qualified escrow agent: 

4.Review each Investor’s subscription agreement to confirm accuracy of information and such Investors participation in the Series, and based upon such review provide a determination to the Company whether or not to accept the use of the subscription agreement for the Investor’s participation; 

5.Contact and/or notify the Company of any Investor that the BOR advises the Company to decline; 

6.Contact and/or notify the Company, if needed, to gather additional information or clarification; 

7.Serve as a registered agent for each Series on which it acts as broker-of-record where required for state blue sky law requirements;  


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8.Coordinate and transmit book-entry data to the Company’s anticipated Custodian to assist in maintaining the Company’s ownership registry for each Series; 

9.Keep Investor details and data confidential and not disclose to any third-party except as required by regulators or in performance of its obligations under the Brokerage Agreement (e.g. as needed for AML and background checks); and  

10.Comply with any required FINRA filings including filings required under Rule 5110 for the Offering. 

 

The BOR is a broker-dealer registered with the Commission and a member of the FINRA and the SIPC and is registered in each state where the Offerings and sale of the Interest will occur but will not act as a finder, placement agent or underwriter in connection with these Offerings. The BOR will receive a Brokerage Fee but will not purchase or solicit the purchase of any Interests and, therefore, will not be eligible to receive any finder’s fees or any underwriting or placement agent discounts or commissions in connection with any Offering of Interests.  In addition, we have agreed pay the BOR for certain other expenses

 

The Brokerage Agreement will remain in effect for a period ending on the earlier of: (i) the final closing of the Offering for a Series of Interests for which the BOR acts as broker-of-record, or (ii) twelve (12) months from the effective date of the Brokerage Agreement. A copy of the Brokerage Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 6.2.

Custodian

The company currently expects to engage a Custodian to hold the brokerage accounts into which Interests in the Company’s offerings are anticipated to be transferred upon the closing of each of the Company’s offerings (as amended, the “Custody Agreement”).  The Custodian will be a broker-dealer registered with the Commission and a member of the FINRA and the SIPC and will be registered in every state in which Interests in Series of the Company will be sold.  It is anticipated that the Custodian will receive a Custody Fee but will not purchase any Interests and, therefore, will not be eligible to receive any discounts, commissions or any underwriting or finder’s fees in connection with any Offering.

Escrow Agent

 

The escrow agent is Atlantic Capital Bank, N.A., a Georgia banking corporation (the “Escrow Agent”) who will be appointed pursuant to an escrow agreement among the BOR, the Escrow Agent, and the Company, on behalf of the Series (the “Escrow Agreement”). Each Series will generally be responsible for fees due to the Escrow Agent, which are categorized as part of the Offering Expenses described in the “Fees and Expenses” section below; however, the Manager has agreed to pay and not be reimbursed for fees due to the Escrow Agent incurred in the case of the Offerings for the Series in the Master Series Table. The Company and the BOR must jointly and severally indemnify the Escrow Agent and each of its officers, directors, employees and agents against any losses that are incurred in connection with providing the services under the Escrow Agreement other than losses that arise out of the Escrow Agent’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. A copy of the Escrow Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 8.1.

Fees and Expenses

Offering Expenses

Each Series of Interests will generally be responsible for certain fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the offering of the interests associated with that Series (the “Offering Expenses”). Offering Expenses consist of legal, accounting, escrow, filing, banking, compliance costs and custody fees, as applicable, related to a specific offering (and excludes ongoing costs described in Operating Expenses). The Manager has agreed to pay and not be reimbursed for Offering Expenses incurred with respect to the Offerings for the Series detailed in the Master Series Table except in the case of Custody Fees, which are funded through the proceeds of the respective Offerings at Closing.

As compensation for providing certain custodian services to the Company, the Custodian is estimated to receive a fee equal to 0.75% of the amount raised through each Offering (the “Custody Fee”).  Each Series of interests will be responsible for paying its own Custody Fee to the Custodian upon signing of anticipated Custody Agreement, in connection with the sale of interests in such Series, except if otherwise stated for a particular Series. The anticipated


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Custody Fee will be payable from the proceeds of such Offering. For all Offerings closed prior to the signing of the Custody Agreement, the Manager will retroactively pay the Custodian the Custody Fee upon transfer of Interests related to such Offerings into the brokerage accounts created for each Interest Holder by the Custodian.

 

Acquisition Expenses

 

Each Series of Interests will be responsible for any and all fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the evaluation, discovery, investigation, development and acquisition of the Underlying Asset related to such Series incurred prior to the Closing, including brokerage and sales fees and commissions (but excluding the Brokerage Fee), appraisal fees, research fees, transfer taxes, third party industry and due diligence experts, bank fees and interest (if the Underlying Asset was acquired using debt prior to completion of an offering), auction house fees, travel and lodging for inspection purposes, transportation costs to transfer the Underlying Asset from the Asset Seller’s possession to the storage facility or to locations for creation of photography and videography materials (including any insurance required in connection with such transportation), initial refurbishment or maintenance, and photography and videography expenses in order to prepare the profile for the Underlying Asset on the Platform (the “Acquisition Expenses”). The Acquisition Expenses will be payable from the proceeds of each offering.

 

Brokerage Fee

 

As compensation for providing certain broker-dealer services to the Company, the BOR will receive a fee equal to 1.00% of the gross proceeds of each Offering (the “Brokerage Fee”). Each Series of interests will be responsible for paying its own Brokerage Fee to the BOR in connection with the sale of interests in such Series, except if otherwise stated for a particular Series. The Brokerage Fee will be payable from the proceeds of such Offering. In addition to the Brokerage Fee, we have agreed to pay the BOR for certain other expenses.

 

Sourcing Fee

The Manager will be paid the Sourcing Fee, which in respect of each Offering, shall not exceed the amounts described in the Master Series Table and in respect of any other offering, such amount as determined by the Manager at the time of such offering.

Additional Information Regarding this Offering Circular

We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information other than as set forth in this Offering Circular.  Except as otherwise indicated, all information contained in this Offering Circular is given as of the date of this Offering Circular.  Neither the delivery of this Offering Circular nor any sale made hereunder shall under any circumstances create any implication that there has been no change in our affairs since the date hereof.

From time to time, we may provide an “Offering Circular Supplement” that may add, update or change information contained in this Offering Circular. Any statement that we make in this Offering Circular will be modified or superseded by any inconsistent statement made by us in a subsequent Offering Circular Supplement. The Offering Statement we filed with the Commission includes exhibits that provide more detailed descriptions of the matters discussed in this Offering Circular.  You should read this Offering Circular and the related exhibits filed with the Commission and any Offering Circular Supplement, together with additional information contained in our annual reports, semiannual reports and other reports and information statements that we will file periodically with the Commission.

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Asset on the Platform.  The contents of the Platform (other than the Offering Statement, this Offering Circular and the Appendices and Exhibits thereto) are not incorporated by reference in or otherwise a part of this Offering Circular.

How to Subscribe

Potential Investors who are “qualified purchasers” may subscribe to purchase Interests in the Series which have not had a Closing, as detailed in the Master Series Table (gray highlighting in the Master Series Table indicates Series for which an offering has not yet closed).  

The subscription process for each Offering is a separate process. Any potential Investor wishing to acquire any Series Interests must:

1.Carefully read this Offering Circular, and any current supplement, as well as any documents described in the Offering Circular and attached hereto or which you have requested. Consult with your tax, legal and financial advisors to determine whether an investment in any of the Series Interests is suitable for you. 

2.Review the Subscription Agreement (including the “Investor Qualification and Attestation” attached thereto), which was pre-populated following your completion of certain questions on the Platform application and if the responses remain accurate and correct, sign the completed Subscription Agreement using electronic signature.  Except as otherwise required by law, subscriptions may not be withdrawn or cancelled by subscribers.  

3.Once the completed Subscription Agreement is signed for a particular Offering, an integrated online payment provider will transfer funds in an amount equal to the purchase price for the relevant Series of Interests you have applied to subscribe for (as set out on the front page of your Subscription Agreement) into a non-interest-bearing escrow account with Escrow Agent .  The Escrow Agent will hold such subscription monies in escrow until such time as your Subscription Agreement is either accepted or rejected by the Manager and, if accepted, such further time until you are issued with Series Interests for which you subscribed. 

4.The Manager and the BOR will review the subscription documentation completed and signed by you. You may be asked to provide additional information. The Manager or the BOR will contact you directly if required.  We reserve the right to reject any subscriptions, in whole or in part, for any or no reason, and to withdraw any Offering at any time prior to Closing. 

5.Once the review is complete, the Manager will inform you whether or not your application to subscribe for the Series Interests is approved or denied and if approved, the number of Series Interests you are entitled to subscribe for. If your subscription is rejected in whole or in part, then your subscription payments (being the entire amount if your application is rejected in whole or the payments associated with those subscriptions rejected in part) will be refunded promptly, without interest or deduction. The Manager accepts subscriptions on a first-come, first served basis subject to the right to reject or reduce subscriptions.  

6.If all or a part of your subscription in a particular Series is approved, then the number of Series Interests you are entitled to subscribe for will be issued to you upon the Closing. Simultaneously with the issuance of the Series Interests, the subscription monies held by the Escrow Agent in escrow on your behalf will be transferred to the account of the applicable Series as consideration for such Series Interests. 

By executing the Subscription Agreement, you agree to be bound by the terms of the Subscription Agreement and the Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Company (as amended from time to time, the “Operating Agreement”). The Company, the Manager and the BOR will rely on the information you provide in the Subscription Agreement, including the “Investor Qualification and Attestation” attached thereto and the supplemental information you provide in order for the Manager and the BOR to verify your status as a “qualified purchaser”. If any information about your “qualified purchaser” status changes prior to you being issued Series Interests, please notify the Manager immediately using the contact details set out in the Subscription Agreement.

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The subscription funds advanced by prospective investors as part of the subscription process will be held in a non-interest-bearing account with the Escrow Agent and will not be commingled with the Series of Interests’ operating account, until if and when there is a Closing for a particular Offering with respect to that Investor. When the Escrow Agent has received instructions from the Manager or the BOR that an Offering will close, and the Investor’s subscription is to be accepted (either in whole or part), then the Escrow Agent shall disburse such Investor’s subscription proceeds in its possession to the account of the applicable Series.  If an Offering is terminated without a Closing, or if a prospective Investor’s subscription is not accepted or is cut back due to oversubscription or otherwise, such amounts placed into escrow by prospective Investors will be returned promptly to them without interest or deductions.  Any costs and expenses associated with a terminated offering will be borne by the Manager.


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DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS

Overview

The Memorabilia Assets market, a global, multi-billion-dollar industry, is characterized by: (i) a very small number of collectors who have the financial means to acquire, enjoy and derive financial gains from the highest quality and value Memorabilia Assets, and (ii) a very large number of Asset Class enthusiasts who have equivalent knowledge and passion for the assets, but no current mechanism to benefit financially from or enjoy certain benefits of ownership of the Asset Class in the highest value segment. This dichotomy and the disproportionate access to the upper-end of the market have resulted in the creation of significant latent demand from the enthusiast community to participate more meaningfully in an asset class that, to date, they have passively watched deliver returns to a select group of individual collectors.

The Company’s mission is to leverage technology and design, modern business models influenced by the sharing economy, and advancements in the financial regulatory environment to democratize the Asset Class. The Company aims to provide enthusiasts with access to the market by enabling them to create a diversified portfolio of equity interests in the highest quality Memorabilia Assets through a seamless investment experience through the Platform. As well, Investors will have the opportunity to participate in a unique collective ownership experience, including museum/retail locations and social events, as part of the Membership Experience Programs. The objective is to use revenue generated from these Membership Experience Programs to fund the highest caliber of care for the Underlying Assets in the collection, which we expect ultimately to be offset by meaningful economies of scale in the form of lower costs for collection level insurance, maintenance contracts and storage facilities, and to generate Free Cash Flow distributions to equity Investors in the Underlying Assets.  The Manager may maintain Free Cash Flow funds in a deposit account or an investment account for the benefit of the Series.

Collectors and dealers interested in selling their Underlying Assets will benefit from greater liquidity, significantly lower transaction costs and overhead, and a higher degree of transparency as compared to traditional methods of transacting the Underlying Assets. Auction and consignment models may include upwards of ~20% of asset value in transaction costs, as well as meaningful overhead in terms of asset preparation, shipping and marketing costs, and time value. The Company thus aims to align the interests of buyers and sellers, while opening up the market to a significantly larger number of participants than was previously possible, thereby driving market appropriate valuations and greater liquidity.

Business of the Company

The Interests represent an investment in a particular Series and thus indirectly the Underlying Asset and do not represent an investment in the Company or the Manager generally.  We do not anticipate that any Series will own any assets other than the Underlying Asset associated with such Series.  However, we expect that the operations of the Company, including the issuance of additional Series of Interests and their acquisition of additional assets, will benefit Investors by enabling each Series to benefit from economies of scale and by allowing Investors to enjoy the Company’s Underlying Asset collection at the Membership Experience Programs.

We anticipate that the Company’s core competency will be the identification, acquisition, marketing and management of Memorabilia Assets for the benefit of the Investors. In addition, through the use the Platform, the Company aspires to offer innovative digital products that support a seamless, transparent and unassuming investment process as well as unique and enjoyable experiences that enhance the utility value of investing in passion assets. The Company, with the support of the Manager and its affiliates and through the use of the Platform, aims to provide:

(i)Investors with access to highest quality Memorabilia Assets for investment, portfolio diversification and secondary market liquidity for their Interests, through the Liquidity Platform, or otherwise, although there can be no guarantee that a secondary market will ever develop, through the Liquidity Platform, or otherwise, or that appropriate registrations to permit such secondary trading will ever be obtained. 


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(ii)Asset Sellers with greater market transparency and insights, lower transaction costs, increased liquidity, a seamless and convenient sale process, portfolio diversification and the ability to retain minority equity positions in assets via the retention of equity interests in Offerings conducted through the Platform.  

(iii) All Platform users with a premium, highly curated, engaging Memorabilia Asset media experience, including “fantasy collecting” features. The investable assets on the Platform will be supplemented with “private” assets, which will be used to generate conversation, support the “fantasy collecting” component of the Platform and enable users to share personal sentiment on all types of assets. 

(iv)All Platform users and others with opportunities to engage with the Underlying Assets in the Company’s collection through a diverse set of tangible interactions with assets on the Platform and unique collective ownership experiences (together, the “Membership Experience Programs”) such as: 

 

·Visit & interact at Rally Rd.™ Museums (i.e., Open HQ, warehouse visits, pop-up shops with partner businesses, or “tents” at major auctions/events where users can view the Underlying Assets in person and interact with each other in a social environment); 

·Asset sponsorship models (e.g. corporate sponsors or individuals pay for assets to appear in movies, commercials or at events); and 

·Other asset-related products (e.g., merchandise, social networking, communities). 

A core principle of Memorabilia Asset collecting is the enjoyment of the assets. As such, the ultimate goal of the Membership Experience Programs will be to operate the asset profitably (i.e., generate revenues in excess of Operating Expenses at the Membership Experience Programs within mandated usage guidelines) while maintaining exemplary maintenance standards to support the potential generation of financial returns for Investors in each Series. The Membership Experience Programs, with appropriate controls and incentives, and active monitoring by the Manager and the Asset Manager, should enable a highly differentiated and enjoyable shared collecting experience while providing for premium care for assets in the Company’s collection. To the extent the Manager and the Asset Manager considers it beneficial to Investors, we plan to include all the Underlying Assets, in the sole discretion of the Manager, in the Membership Experience Programs.  

Our objective is to become the leading marketplace for investing in collector quality Memorabilia Assets and, through the Platform, to provide Investors with financial returns commensurate with returns in the Asset Class, to enable deeper and more meaningful participation by Memorabilia Asset enthusiasts in the hobby, to provide experiential and social benefits comparable to those of a world-class Memorabilia Asset collector, and to manage the collection in a manner that provides exemplary care to the assets and offers potential returns for Investors.

Competition

Although the Company’s business model is unique in the memorabilia and collectibles industry, there is potentially significant competition for the Underlying Assets, which the Company securitizes through its offerings, from many different market participants. While the majority of transactions continue to be peer-to-peer with very limited public information, other market players such as memorabilia and collectibles dealers and auction houses continue to play an increasing role.

Most of our current and potential competitors in the memorabilia and collectibles industry, such as dealers and auction houses, have significantly greater financial, marketing and other resources than we do and may be able to devote greater resources sourcing the Underlying Assets that the Company competes for. In addition, almost all of these competitors, in particular the auction houses, have longer operating histories and greater name recognition than we do and are focused on a more established business model.

There are also start-up models around shared ownership of memorabilia and collectibles, developing in the industry, which will result in additional competition for Underlying Assets, but so far none of these models seek to securitize ownership through the regulated securities market.


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With the continued increase in popularity of the memorabilia and collectibles market, we expect competition for the Underlying Assets to intensify in future. Increased competition may lead to increased memorabilia and collectibles prices, which will reduce the potential value appreciation that Interest Holders may be able to achieve by owning Interests in the Company’s Offerings and will decreased the number of high-quality assets the Company can securitize through the Platform.

In addition, there are companies that are developing crowd funding models for other alternative asset classes such as race horses, art or wine, who may decide to enter the memorabilia and collectibles as well.

Customers

We target the broader U.S. memorabilia and collectibles enthusiast and the 83.1 million U.S. millennial market (based on 2015 figures by the U.S. Census Bureau) as our key customer bases. The customers of the Company are the Investors in each Series that has closed an Offering. As of the date of this filing, the Company has not closed any Offerings.

Manager

The Operating Agreement designates the Manager as the managing member of the Company.  The Manager will generally not be entitled to vote on matters submitted to the Interest Holders.  The Manager will not have any distribution, redemption, conversion or liquidation rights by virtue of its status as the Manager.

The Operating Agreement further provides that the Manager, in exercising its rights in its capacity as the managing member, will be entitled to consider only such interests and factors as it desires, including its own interests, and will have no duty or obligation (fiduciary or otherwise) to give any consideration to any interest of or factors affecting the Company, any Series of Interests or any of the Interest Holders and will not be subject to any different standards imposed by the Operating Agreement, the LLC Act or under any other law, rule or regulation or in equity.  In addition, the Operating Agreement provides that the Manager will not have any duty (including any fiduciary duty) to the Company, any Series or any of the Interest Holders.

In the event the Manager resigns as managing member of the Company, the holders of a majority of all Interests of the Company may elect a successor managing member.  Holders of Interests in each Series of the Company have the right to remove the Manager as manager of the Company, by a vote of two-thirds of the holders of all Interests in each Series of the Company (excluding the Manager), in the event the Manager is found by a non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction to have committed fraud in connection with a Series of Interests or the Company. If so convicted, the Manager shall call a meeting of all of the holders of every Series of Interests within 30 calendar days of such non-appealable judgment at which the holders may vote to remove the Manager as manager of the Company and each Series.  If the Manager fails to call such a meeting, any Interest Holder will have the authority to call such a meeting.  In the event of its removal, the Manager shall be entitled to receive all amounts that have accrued and are due and payable to it. If the holders vote to terminate and dissolve the Company (and therefore the Series), the liquidation provisions of the Operating Agreement shall apply (as described in “Description of the Interests Offered – Liquidation Rights”). In the event the Manager is removed as manager of the Company, it shall also immediately cease to be manager of any Series.  

See “Management” for additional information regarding the Manager.  

Advisory Board

The Manager has assembled an Advisory Board to assist the Manager in identifying and acquiring the Underlying Assets, to assist the Asset Manager in managing the Underlying Assets and to advise the Manager and certain other matters associated with the business of the Company and the various Series of Interests.  

The members of the Advisory Board are not managers or officers of the Company or any Series and do not have any fiduciary or other duties to the Interest Holders of any Series.   

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Operating Expenses are allocated to each Series based on the Companies allocation policy (see “Allocation of Expenses” below). Each Series is only responsible for the Operating Expenses associated with such Series, as determined by the Manager in accordance with the allocation policy, and not the Operating Expenses related to any other Series. Upon the Closing of an Offering for a Series, the Series will be responsible for the following costs and expenses attributable to the activities of the Company related to the Series:

(i)any and all ongoing fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the management of the Underlying Asset related to a Series, including import taxes, income taxes, annual registration fees, transportation (other than transportation costs described in Acquisition Expenses), storage (including its allocable portion of property rental fees should the Manager decide to rent a property to store a number of Underlying Assets), security, valuation, custodianship, marketing, maintenance, refurbishment, presentation, perfection of title and utilization of an Underlying Asset; 

(ii)fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with preparing any reports and accounts of a Series of Interests, including any blue-sky filings required in certain states and any annual audit of the accounts of such Series of Interests (if applicable); 

(iii)fees, costs and expenses of a third-party registrar and transfer agent appointed in connection with a Series of Interests; 

(iv)fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with making any tax filings on behalf of the Series of Interests; 

(v)any indemnification payments; 

(vi)any and all insurance premiums or expenses incurred in connection with the Underlying Asset, including insurance required for utilization at and transportation of the Underlying Asset to events under Membership Experience Programs (excluding any insurance taken out by a corporate sponsor or individual paying to showcase an asset at an event but including, if obtained, directors and officers insurance of the directors and officers of the Manager or the Asset Manager); and 

(vii)any similar expenses that may be determined to be Operating Expenses, as determined by the Manager in its reasonable discretion. 

The Manager and the Asset Manager have agreed to pay and not be reimbursed for Operating Expenses incurred prior to the Closing of any of the Series detailed in the Master Series Table. The Manager and the Asset Manager each will bear their own expenses of an ordinary nature, including all costs and expenses on account of rent (other than for storage of the Underlying Asset), supplies, secretarial expenses, stationery, charges for furniture, fixtures and equipment, payroll taxes, remuneration and expenses paid to employees and utilities expenditures (excluding utilities expenditures in connection with the storage of the Underlying Assets).

If the Operating Expenses for a particular Series exceed the amount of revenues generated from the Underlying Asset of such Series and cannot be covered by any Operating Expense reserves on the balance sheet of the Series, the Manager or the Asset Manager may (a) pay such Operating Expenses and not seek reimbursement, (b) loan the amount of the Operating Expenses to the Series, on which the Manager or the Asset Manager may impose a reasonable rate of interest, and be entitled to reimbursement of such amount from future revenues generated by the Underlying Asset related to such Series (an “Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation(s)”), and/or (c) cause additional Interests to be issued in the Series in order to cover such additional amounts.

Indemnification of the Manager and its affiliates

The Operating Agreement provides that none of the Manager, or its affiliates, the Asset Manager, nor any current or former directors, officers, employees, partners, shareholders, members, controlling persons, agents or independent contractors of the Manager, members of the Advisory Board, nor persons acting at the request of the Company in certain capacities with respect to other entities (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) will be liable to the Company, any Series or any Interest Holders for any act or omission taken by the Indemnified Parties in connection with the business of the Company or any Series that has not been determined in a final, non-appealable decision of a court, arbitrator or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to constitute fraud, willful misconduct or gross negligence.  

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which they become subject by virtue of serving as Indemnified Parties with respect to the Company or the applicable Series and with respect to any act or omission that has not been determined by a final, non-appealable decision of a court, arbitrator or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to constitute fraud, willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Description of the Asset Management Agreement

Each Series has entered or intends to enter into a separate asset management agreement with the Asset Manager. The Series referenced in the Master Series Table, will each appoint the Asset Manager to manage the respective Underlying Assets pursuant to the Asset Management Agreement. The services provided by the Asset Manager will include:

-Together with members of the Advisory Board, creating the asset maintenance policies for the collection of assets;  

-Investigating, selecting, and, on behalf of the applicable Series, engaging and conducting business with such persons as the Asset Manager deems necessary to ensure the proper performance of its obligations under the Asset Management Agreement, including but not limited to consultants, insurers, insurance agents, maintenance providers, storage providers and transportation providers and any and all persons acting in any other capacity deemed by the Asset Manager necessary or desirable for the performance of any of the services under the Asset Management Agreement; and 

-Developing standards for the transportation and care of the Underlying Assets.  

The Asset Management Agreement entered with each Series will terminate on the earlier of: (i) one year after the date on which the relevant Underlying Asset related to a Series has been liquidated and the obligations connected to the Underlying Asset (including, contingent obligations) have been terminated, (ii) the removal of the Manager as managing member of the Company (and thus all Series of Interests), (iii) upon notice by one party to the other party of a party’s material breach of the Asset Management Agreement, or (iv) such other date as agreed between the parties to the Asset Management Agreement.

Each Series will indemnify the Asset Manager out of its assets against all liabilities and losses (including amounts paid in respect of judgments, fines, penalties or settlement of litigation, including legal fees and expenses) to which they become subject by virtue of serving as Asset Manager under the Asset Management Agreement with respect to any act or omission that has not been determined by a final, non-appealable decision of a court, arbitrator or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to constitute fraud, willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Management Fee

As consideration for managing each Underlying Asset, the Asset Manager will be paid a semi-annual Management Fee pursuant to the Asset Management Agreement, equal to up to 50% of any available Free Cash Flow generated by a Series for such six-month period.  The Management Fee will only become payable if there are sufficient proceeds to distribute Free Cash Flow to the Interest Holders.  

Asset Selection

The Company targets a broad spectrum of assets globally in order to cater to a wide variety of tastes and investment strategies across the Asset Class. We intend to acquire assets from across all sub-categories of the Asset Class, but with particular focus on items with broad appeal and significance. For example, in sports memorabilia, this would include objects related to high profile players or memorable teams. We will pursue acquisitions opportunistically on a global basis whenever we can leverage our industry specific knowledge or relationships to bring compelling investment opportunities to Investors. It is our objective to acquire only the highest caliber assets, although we may opportunistically choose to acquire assets of lesser qualities from time to time if we consider these to be prudent investments for the Investors on the Platform, and to appropriately maintain, monitor and manage the collection to support its continued value appreciation and to enable respectful enjoyment by the Investors. We maintain an ongoing list of investment opportunities across the various asset categories we track, including:

(i) Tier 1: comprehensive lists of items in each major sub-category of the Asset Class that fit within the broad asset categories described above. Tier 1 assets provide a breadth of content for the Platform and are viewed as assets for general consideration.


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(ii) Tier 2: narrow lists of marquee assets that define each investment category as a whole within the collector and investor community. In addition to being prudent investments, Tier 2 assets will also play a key role in promoting the Platform because of their high consumer recognition factor.

(iii) Tier 3: target acquisition lists of assets that the Manager and Advisory Board believe would offer the greatest return on investment potential to Investors across various makes, models and vintages.

(iv) Tier 4: current acquisition lists of assets where the Manager and the Company are proactively searching for particular examples to present as opportunities for investment on the Platform.  Tier 4 lists include what we believe to be the most desirable and actionable assets in the Asset Class at any time.

We anticipate that our Advisory Board will assist in the identification of Underlying Assets and in finding and identifying storage, maintenance specialists and other related service providers. This will give the Company access to the highest quality assets and balanced information and decision making from information collected across a diverse set of constituents in the Asset Class, as well as a network of partners to ensure the highest standards of care for the Underlying Assets.

Our asset selection criteria were established by the Manager in consultation with the Asset Manager and  members of the Company’s Advisory Board and are continually influenced by Investor demand and current industry trends. The criteria are subject to change from time to time in the sole discretion of the Manager. Although we cannot guarantee positive investment returns on the Underlying Assets we acquire, we endeavor to select assets that are projected to generate positive return on investment, primarily based upon the asset’s value appreciation potential as well as the potential for the Company to effectively monetize the asset through its Membership Experience Programs. The Manager, with guidance from the Asset Manager and members of the Company’s Advisory Board, will endeavor to only select assets with known ownership history, certificates of authenticity, and highest possible quality grades, to the extent that such metrics exist in a particular sub-sector (e.g. trading cards) and other related records.  The Manager, with guidance from the Asset Manager and members of the Company’s Advisory Board, also considers the condition of the assets, historical significance, ownership history and provenance, the historical valuation of the specific asset or comparable assets and our ability to relocate the asset to offer tangible experiences to Investors and members of the Platform.  From time to time the Manager, in consultation with our expert network, the Asset Manager and members of the Company’s and Advisory Board, will decide to refurbish assets either prior to designating a Series of Interests associated with such Underlying Asset on the Platform or as part of an Underlying Asset’s ongoing maintenance schedule. Any refurbishment will only be performed if it is deemed to be accretive to the value of the Underlying Asset. The Manager, with guidance from the Asset Manager and members of the Company’s Advisory Board, will review asset selection criteria at least annually. The Manager, in consultation with the Asset Manager, will seek approval from the Advisory Board for any major deviations from these criteria.

 

Through the Company’s network, the Asset Manager and Advisory Board, we believe that we will be able to identify and acquire Underlying Assets of the highest quality and known provenance, as well as examples of potential “future classics,” and obtain proprietary access to limited production runs, with the intent of driving returns for Investors in the Series of Interests that owns the applicable asset. Concurrently, through the Platform, we aim to bring together a significantly larger number of potential buyers with Asset Sellers than traditional auction houses or dealers are able to achieve. Through this process, we believe we can source and syndicate Underlying Assets more efficiently than the traditional method in the Asset Class and with significantly lower transaction and holding costs.

 

Asset Acquisition

The Company plans to acquire Underlying Assets through various methods:

1)Upfront purchase – the Company acquires an Underlying Asset from an Asset Seller prior to the launch of offering related to the Series 

2)Purchase agreement – the Company enters into an agreement with an Asset Seller to acquire an Underlying Asset, which may expire prior to the closing of the offering for the related Series, in which case the Company is obligated to acquire the Underlying Asset prior to the closing 


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3)Purchase option agreement – the Company enters into a purchase option agreement with an Asset Seller, which gives the Company the right, but not the obligation, to acquire the Underlying Asset 

In the case where an Underlying Asset is acquired prior to the launch or closing, as the case may be, of the offering process for the related Series, the proceeds from the associated offering, net of any Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses or other Acquisition Expenses or Sourcing Fee, will be used to reimburse the Company for the acquisition of the Underlying Asset or repay any loans made to the Company, plus applicable interest, to acquire such Underlying Asset.

In the case where, rather than pre-purchasing an Underlying Asset before the Closing of an Offering, the Company may also negotiate with Asset Sellers for the exclusive right to market, an Underlying Asset on the Platform to Investors for a period of time (the “Exclusivity Period”). The Company plans to achieve this by pre-negotiating a purchase price (or desired amount of liquidity) and entering into an asset purchase agreement or a purchase option agreement with an Asset Seller for an Underlying Asset, which would close simultaneously upon the closing of the offering of Interests in the Series associated with that Underlying Asset. Then, upon Closing a successful Offering, the Asset Seller would be compensated with a combination of cash proceeds from the offering and, if elected, equity ownership in the Series associated with the Underlying Asset (as negotiated in the agreement for such Underlying Asset).

Additional details on the acquisition method for each Underlying Asset can be found in the Master Series Table and in the “Use of Proceeds” section for each respective Series.


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Asset Liquidity

The Company intends to hold and manage all of the assets marketed on the Platform indefinitely. Liquidity for Investors would be obtained by transferring their Interests in a Series, through the Liquidity Platform (see “Liquidity Platform” below for additional information), or otherwise, although there can be no guarantee that a secondary market for any Series of Interests will develop or that appropriate registrations to permit secondary trading, as the case may be, will ever be obtained. However, should an offer to liquidate an Underlying Asset materialize and be in the best interest of the Investors, as determined by the Manager, the Manager, with guidance from the Advisory Board will consider the merits of such offers on a case-by-case basis and potentially sell the asset. Furthermore, should an Underlying Asset become obsolete (e.g., due to lack Investor demand for its Interests) or suffer from a catastrophic event, the Manager may choose to sell the asset.  As a result of a sale under any circumstances, the Manager would distribute the proceeds of such sale (together with any insurance proceeds in the case of a catastrophic event covered under the asset’s insurance contract) to the Interest Holders of the applicable Series (after payment of any accrued liabilities or debt, including but not limited to balances outstanding under any Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation, on the Underlying Asset or of the Series at that time).

Liquidity Platform

Overview

The Manager intends to enter into an arrangement with a registered broker-dealer that, subject to restrictions under state and federal securities laws and the transfer restrictions listed in the Operating Agreement (see “Description Of Interests Offered – Transfer Restrictions” section for additional details), facilitates the transfer of Interests issued by the Company.  The facilitation of the transfer of Interests would be accomplished sporadically through an auction process for isolated non-issuer transactions (the “Trading Window”) and execution of the transfer would be effected exclusively through the registered broker-dealer. The Asset Manager operates the Platform, through which Investors would submit their indications of interests to transfer or purchase Interests, to be executed by the registered broker-dealer. The following anticipated process is subject to change.  

1)Frequency of facilitation: Under the Company’s documentation, there is a lock-up period of no less than 90 days after the closing of the initial offering for the Interests of any Series. No Interests may be transferred before the expiration of the lock-up period. Upon expiration of the lock-up period, it is anticipated that a Trading Window may open for a particular Series of Interest no more than once every 30 to 90 days. The duration of the Trading Window is generally expected to be from 9:00a.m. EST to 4:30p.m. EST and each Trading Window is expected to remain open for one or two days during these hours. However, the Asset Manager, in its capacity as operator of the Platform, may change that frequency and duration.   

2)Indication of interest submission and aggregation: During the hours of the Trading Window for a particular Series of Interest, indications of interest to transfer or purchase Interests may be submitted by Investors who have opened a brokerage account with the Custodian, upon the signing of the anticipated Custody Agreement. Throughout the Trading Window, all indications of interest would be aggregated through the Platform with respect to the Interests in a particular Series and, at the end of the Trading Window, the market-clearing price at which the maximum number of Interests of a given Series would be transacted during that particular Trading Window would be determined (e.g., the price at which the maximum number of indications of interest to transfer and purchase overlap), to the extent such transfer is permitted by applicable law and the transfer restrictions detailed in the Operating Agreement.  

3)Indication of interest execution: After the end of the Trading Window, each Investor that has a qualifying match would be notified through the Platform and would be required to affirmatively confirm their desire to transact in their discretion at the market-clearing price. Upon confirmation by the Investor, the registered broker-dealer would clear and close any transactions during a fixed period of time after the end of the Trading Window. Once executed, the appropriate information would be submitted back to the Platform by the registered broker-dealer and reflected in each Investor’s account on the Platform.  


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User Interface and Role of the Platform

For the purposes of the Trading Window described above (see “—Overview”), the Platform would serve as the user interface through which Investors submit indications of interest to transfer or purchase Interests in Series of the Company.

For the avoidance of doubt, all activity related to execution of transfers or purchases of Interests on the Liquidity Platform would be originated by the Investor and neither the Company, the Manager nor the Asset Manager would be acting as a broker or dealer, and none of them would make any recommendation as to the purchase or sale of any Interests. In addition, the registered broker-dealer would not make any recommendation as to the purchase or sale of any Interests. Neither the Company nor the Managing Member would ever have custody of the Investor’s membership interests, cash or other property, and all transfers of cash or securities would be performed by the registered broker-dealer or another appropriately licensed third party, at the direction of the Investor, upon closing of a Trading Window.

The Platform would merely be acting as a user interface to deliver and display information to Investors and the registered broker-dealer. Neither the Company, the Manager nor the Asset Manager would receive any compensation for its role in the procedures outlined above, unless and until one of the affiliates of the Manager registers as a broker-dealer.  As described in “Potential Conflicts of Interest – Conflicting Interests of the Manager, the Asset Manager and the Investors,” the Manager or one of its affiliates in the future may register as a broker-dealer under state and federal securities laws, at which time it may charge fees in respect of the resale of Interests during Trading Windows on the Platform or otherwise.

Facilities

The Manager intends to operate the Company and manage the collection in a manner that will focus on the ongoing security of all Underlying Assets. The Manager will store the Underlying Assets, along with other assets, in a professional facility and in accordance with standards commonly expected when managing Memorabilia Assets of equivalent value and always as recommended by the Advisory Board.

The Company plans to lease space in a facility in Runnemede, NJ for the purposes of storing the Underlying Assets in a highly controlled environment other than when some or all of the Underlying Assets are used in Membership Experience Programs or are otherwise being utilized for marketing or similar purposes. The facility the Company plans to use, fulfills the following criteria:

-secure brick building in an office park with proximity to a police station; 

-security cameras record and monitor remotely all areas of the building; 

-temperature controlled to appropriate temperature for storage; 

-special locked and gated area where all valuable items are stored, with limited access for select personnel; 

-additionally, vaults exist inside the locked and gated area where ultra-high-end items are stored; and 

-all items are kept out of sunlight and, in the case of vault items, out of all light. 

Each of the Underlying Assets in the collection will be inspected on a regular basis according to the inspection schedule defined for each Underlying Asset by the Asset Manager in conjunction with members of the Advisory Board.

The Manager and the Asset Manager are located at 250 Lafayette Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10012 and the Asset Manager presently has fifteen full-time employees and five part-time contractors.  Neither the Manager nor the Company has any employees.

Legal Proceedings

None of the Company, any Series, the Manager, the Asset Manager or any director or executive officer of the Manager or Asset Manager is presently subject to any material legal proceedings.


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Allocation of Expenses

To the extent relevant, Offering Expenses, Acquisition Expenses, Operating Expenses, revenue generated from Underlying Assets and any indemnification payments made by the Company will be allocated amongst the various Series in accordance with the Manager’s allocation policy, a copy of which is available to Investors upon written request to the Manager. The allocation policy requires the Manager to allocate items that are allocable to a specific Series to be borne by, or distributed to (as applicable), the applicable Series of Interests.  If, however, an item is not allocable to a specific Series but to the Company in general, it will be allocated pro rata based on the value of Underlying Assets or the number of Underlying Assets, as reasonably determined by the Manager or as otherwise set forth in the allocation policy. By way of example, as of the date hereof it is anticipated that revenues and expenses will be allocated as follows:


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Revenue or Expense Item

Details

Allocation Policy (if revenue or expense is not clearly allocable to a specific Underlying Asset)

Revenue

Membership Experience Programs

Allocable pro rata to the value of each Underlying Asset

Asset sponsorship models

Allocable pro rata to the value of each Underlying Asset

Offering Expenses

 

Filing expenses related to submission of regulatory paperwork for a Series

Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets

Legal expenses related to the submission of regulatory paperwork for a Series

Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets

Audit and accounting work related to the regulatory paperwork or a Series

Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets

Escrow agent fees for the administration of escrow accounts related to the offering

Allocable pro rata to the number of underlying assets

Compliance work including diligence related to the preparation of a Series

Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets

Bank transfer and other bank account related fees

Allocable to each Underlying Asset

 

Transfer to and custody of Interests into Brokerage accounts

Estimated to be 0.75% of gross proceeds of offering (to be finalized upon signing of Custody Agreement)

Acquisition Expense

Transportation of Underlying Asset as at time of acquisition

Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets

Insurance for transportation of Underlying Asset as at time of acquisition

Allocable pro rata to the value of each Underlying Asset

Preparation of marketing materials

Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets

Document fee

Allocable directly to the applicable Underlying Asset

Authenticity and verification check

Allocable directly to the applicable Underlying Asset

Identification Fee

Allocable directly to the applicable Underlying Asset

Restoration and maintenance

Allocable directly to the applicable Underlying Asset

Interest / purchase option expense in the case (i) an Underlying Asset was pre-purchased by the Company through a loan or (ii) the Company obtained a purchase option to acquire an Underlying Asset, prior to the closing of an offering

Allocable directly to the applicable Underlying Asset


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Operating Expenses

Storage

Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets

Security (e.g., surveillance and patrols)

Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets

Custodial fees

Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets

Appraisal and valuation fees

Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets

Marketing expenses in connection with Membership Experience Programs

Allocable pro rata to the value of each Underlying Asset

Insurance

Allocable pro rata to the value of each Underlying Asset

Maintenance

Allocable directly to the applicable Underlying Asset

Transportation to Membership Experience Programs

Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets

Ongoing reporting requirements (e.g. Reg A+ or Securities Act reporting)

Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets

Audit, accounting bookkeeping and legal related to the reporting requirements of the Series

Allocable pro rata to the number of Underlying Assets

Other Membership Experience Programs related expenses (e.g., venue hire, catering, facility management, film and photography crew)

Allocable pro rata to the value of each Underlying Asset

Indemnification Payments

Indemnification payments under the Operating Agreement

Allocable pro rata to the value of each Underlying Asset

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Manager may revise and update the allocation policy from time to time in its reasonable discretion without further notice to the Investors.


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MANAGEMENT

Manager

The Manager of the Company will be RSE Archive Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company formed on March 27, 2019.

The Company operates under the direction of the Manager, which is responsible for directing the operations of our business, directing our day-to-day affairs, and implementing our investment strategy.  The Asset Manager, the sole member of the Manager, has established a Board of Directors that will make decisions with respect to all asset acquisitions, dispositions and maintenance schedules, with guidance from the Advisory Board.  The Manager and the officers and directors of the Asset Manager are not required to devote all of their time to our business and are only required to devote such time to our affairs as their duties require.  The Manager is responsible for determining maintenance required in order to maintain or improve the asset’s quality, determining how to monetize the Underlying Assets at Membership Experience Programs in order to generate profits and evaluating potential sale offers, which may lead to the liquidation of a Series.

The Company will follow guidelines adopted by the Manager and implement policies set forth in the Operating Agreement unless otherwise modified by the Manager.  The Manager may establish further written policies and will monitor our administrative procedures, investment operations and performance to ensure that the policies are fulfilled.  The Manager may change our objectives at any time without approval of Interest Holders.  The Manager itself has no track record and is relying on the experience of the individual officers, directors and advisors of the Asset Manager. The Asset Manager is also the manager and asset manager for RSE Collection, LLC, another series limited liability company with a similar business in the collectible automobile asset class, which commenced principal operations in 2017. While the Asset Manager thus has some similar management experience, its experience is limited, and it has no experience selecting or managing assets in the Asset Class.

The Manager performs its duties and responsibilities pursuant to our Operating Agreement.  The Manager maintains a contractual, as opposed to a fiduciary relationship, with us and our Interest Holders.  Furthermore, we have agreed to limit the liability of the Manager and to indemnify the Manager against certain liabilities.

Responsibilities of the Manager

The responsibilities of the Manager include:

Asset Sourcing and Disposition Services:

-Together with guidance from the Advisory Board, define and oversee the overall Underlying Asset sourcing and disposition strategy; 

 

Services in Connection with an Offering:

-Create and manage all Series of Interests for offerings related to Underlying Assets on the Platform; 

-Develop offering materials, including the determination of specific terms and structure and description of the Underlying Assets; 

-Create and submit all necessary regulatory filings including, but not limited to, Commission filings and financial audits and related coordination with advisors; 

-Prepare all marketing materials related to offerings; 

-Together with the broker of record, coordinate the receipt, collection, processing and acceptance of subscription agreements and other administrative support functions; 

-Create and implement various technology services, transactional services, and electronic communications related to any offerings; 

-All other necessary offering related services, which may be contracted out; 


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Asset Monetization Services:

-Together with advice from the Asset Manager, create and manage all Membership Experience Programs and determine participation in such programs by any Underlying Assets; 

-Together with advice from the Asset Manager, Evaluate and enter into service provider contracts related to the operation of Membership Experience Programs; 

-Allocate revenues and costs related to Membership Experience Programs to the appropriate Series in accordance with our allocation policy; 

-Approve potential joint ventures, limited partnerships and other such relationships with third parties related to asset monetization and Membership Experience Programs; 

Interest Holder Relationship Services:

-Provide any appropriate updates related to Underlying Assets or offerings electronically or through the Platform; 

-Manage communications with Interest Holders, including answering e-mails, preparing and sending written and electronic reports and other communications; 

-Establish technology infrastructure to assist in providing Interest Holder support and services; 

-Determine our distribution policy and determine amounts of and authorize Free Cash Flow distributions from time to time; 

-Maintain Free Cash Flow funds in deposit accounts or investment accounts for the benefit of a Series; 

Administrative Services:

-Manage and perform the various administrative functions necessary for our day-to-day operations; 

-Provide financial and operational planning services and collection management functions including determination, administration and servicing of any Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation made to the Company or any Series by the Manager or the Asset Manager to cover any Operating Expense shortfalls; 

-Administer the potential issuance of additional Interests to cover any potential Operating Expense shortfalls; 

-Maintain accounting data and any other information concerning our activities as will be required to prepare and to file all periodic financial reports and required to be filed with the Commission and any other regulatory agency, including annual and semi-annual financial statements; 

-Maintain all appropriate books and records for the Company and all the Series of Interests; 

-Obtain and update market research and economic and statistical data in the Underlying Assets and the general Asset Class; 

-Oversee tax and compliance services and risk management services and coordinate with appropriate third parties, including independent accountants and other consultants, on related tax matters; 

-Supervise the performance of such ministerial and administrative functions as may be necessary in connection with our daily operations; 

-Provide all necessary cash management services; 

-Manage and coordinate with the transfer agent, custodian or broker-dealer, if any, the process of making distributions and payments to Interest Holders or the transfer or re-sale of securities as may be permitted by law; 

-Evaluate and obtain adequate insurance coverage for the Underlying Assets based upon risk management determinations; 

-Track the overall regulatory environment affecting the Company, as well as managing compliance with regulatory matters; 

-Evaluate our corporate governance structure and appropriate policies and procedures related thereto; and 

-Oversee all reporting, record keeping, internal controls and similar matters in a manner to allow us to comply with applicable law. 


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Responsibilities of the Asset Manager

The responsibilities of the Asset Manager include:

Asset Sourcing and Disposition Services:

- Manage the Company’s asset sourcing activities including, creating the asset acquisition policy, organizing and evaluating due diligence for specific asset acquisition opportunities, verifying authenticity and condition of specific assets, and structuring partnerships with collectors, brokers and dealers who may provide opportunities to source quality assets; 

-Negotiate and structure the terms and conditions of acquisitions of or purchase option agreements or purchase agreements for Underlying Assets with Asset Sellers; 

-Evaluate any potential asset takeover offers from third parties, which may result in asset dispositions, sales or other liquidity transactions; 

-Structure and negotiate the terms and conditions of transactions pursuant to which Underlying Assets may be sold or otherwise disposed. 

Asset Management and Maintenance Services with Respect to the Underlying Assets:

-Develop a maintenance schedule and standards of care in consultation with the Advisory Board and oversee compliance with such maintenance schedule and standards of care; 

-Purchase and maintain insurance coverage for Underlying Assets;  

-Engage third party independent contractors for the care, custody, maintenance and management of the Underlying Assets;  

-Deliver invoices to the managing member of the Company for the payment of all fees and expenses incurred in connection with the maintenance and operation and ensure delivery of payments to third parties for any such services; and 

-Generally, perform any other act necessary to carry out all asset management and maintenance obligations. 

 

Executive Officers, Directors and Key Employees of the Manager

The following individuals constitute the Board of Directors, executive management and significant employees of the Asset Manager, the sole member of the Manager:

 

Name

Age

Position

Term of Office

(Beginning)

Christopher J. Bruno

39

Chief Executive Officer, Director

05/2016

Robert A. Petrozzo

36

Chief Product Officer

06/2016

Maximilian F. Niederste-Ostholt

39

Chief Financial Officer

08/2016

Greg Bettinelli

47

Director

07/2018

Joshua Silberstein

43

Director

10/2016

Arun Sundararajan

48

Director

10/2016


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Background of Officers and Directors of the Manager

The following is a brief summary of the background of each director and executive officer of the Manager:

Christopher J. Bruno, Chief Executive Officer

Chris is a serial entrepreneur who has developed several online platform businesses. In 2013, Chris co-founded Network of One, a data-driven content investment platform focused on the YouTube market where he worked until 2016.  Prior to Network of One, Chris co-founded Healthguru, a leading health information video platform on the web (acquired by Propel Media, Inc., OTC BB: PROM) where he worked from 2005 to 2013.

Chris began his career working in venture capital at Village Ventures where he invested in early-stage companies across the online media, telecommunications, software, medical devices, consumer products and e-commerce industries. Chris worked at Village Ventures from 2002 to 2005.

From 2004 to 2005, Chris also worked as an analyst directly for the management team of Everyday Health (NYSE: EVDY) during its growth phase.

Chris graduated magna cum laude with Honors from Williams College with a degree in Economics and received his MBA, beta gamma sigma, from the NYU Stern School of Business with a specialization in Finance and Entrepreneurship.

Robert A. Petrozzo, Chief Product Officer

Rob is a designer and creative thinker who has led the development of multiple award-winning technology platforms in both the software and hardware arenas.  For the past decade, he has specialized in the product design space having created authoring components, architected the front-end of distribution platforms, and designed interactive content platforms for both consumers & enterprises. Immediately prior to joining the Asset Manager, he led the UX & UI effort at computer vision & robotics startup KeyMe, building interactive products from the ground up and deploying both mobile & kiosk-based software nationwide.  Rob worked at KeyMe from 2014 to 2016.

His previous roles include internal software design for Ares Management (2013 to 2014), and Creative Director at ScrollMotion (2010 to 2013), where he led a team of content creators and product developers to release a fully integrated authoring tool and over 300 custom enterprise apps for Fortune 50 and 100 clientele across 12 countries including Hearst, Roche, J&J, Genentech, and the NFL.

Rob received his degree in User-Centered Design with a peripheral curriculum in User Psychology from the University of Philadelphia.

Maximilian F. Niederste-Ostholt, Chief Financial Officer

Max has spent 9 years in the finance industry, working in the investment banking divisions of Lehman Brothers from 2007 to 2008 and Barclays from 2008 to 2016.  At both firms he was a member of the healthcare investment banking group, most recently as Director focused on M&A and financing transactions in the Healthcare IT and Health Insurance spaces.  Max has supported the execution of over $100 billion of financing and M&A transactions across various sectors of the healthcare space including buy-side and sell-side M&A assignments and financings across high grade and high yield debt, equities and convertible financings.  Work performed on these transactions included amongst other aspects, valuation, contract negotiations, capital raising support and general transaction execution activities.

Prior to his career in investment banking, Max worked in management consulting at A.T. Kearney from 2002 to 2005 focused on engagements in the automotive, IT and healthcare spaces. During this time, he worked on asset sourcing, logistics and process optimization projects.


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Max graduated from Williams College with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Economics and received Master of Business Administration, beta gamma sigma, from NYU’s Stern School of Business.

Greg Bettinelli, Director

Greg has over 20 years of experience in the Internet and e-commerce industries.

 In 2013 he joined the venture capital firm Upfront Ventures as a Partner and is focused on investments in businesses at the intersection of retail and technology. One of Greg's most notable investments, Ring, was acquired by Amazon for $1 billion in 2018. 

 Prior to joining Upfront Ventures, from 2009 to 2013, Greg was the Chief Marketing Officer for HauteLook, a leading online flash-sale retailer which was acquired by Nordstrom, Inc. in March 2011 for $270 million.  

 Before joining HauteLook, from 2008 to 2009, Greg served as Executive Vice President of Business Development and Strategy at Live Nation, where he was responsible for the strategic direction and key business partnerships for Live Nations' ticketing and digital businesses. Prior to Live Nation, from 2003 to 2008, Greg held a number of leadership positions at eBay, including Sr. Director of Business Development for StubHub and Director of Event Tickets and Media. While at eBay, Greg played a lead role in eBay's acquisition of StubHub in 2007 for $307 million. 

 Earlier in his career, Greg held a number of roles in marketing, finance, and business development at companies in the financial services and healthcare industries. 

 Greg holds a BA in Political Science from the University of San Diego and an MBA from Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management. 

Josh Silberstein, Director

 

Joshua is a seasoned operator and entrepreneur with in excess of 15 years of experience successfully building companies – as a founder, investor, board member, and CEO.

Joshua co-founded Healthguru in 2006 and led the company from idea to exit in 2013.  When Healthguru was acquired by Propel Media, Inc. (OTC BB: PROM), a publicly traded video syndication company, in 2013, Healthguru was a leading provider of health video on the web (as at 2013 it had 917 million streams and a 49.1% market share in health videos).

After the acquisition, Joshua joined Propel Media as President and completed a transformative transaction that quadrupled annual revenue and dramatically improved profitability.  When the deal – a reverse merger – was completed, it resulted in an entity with over $90 million in revenue and approximately $30 million in EBITDA.

In the past several years, Joshua has taken an active role with more than a dozen companies (with approximately $3 million to $47 million in revenue) – both in operating roles (Interim President, Chief Strategy Officer) and in an advisory capacity (to support a capital raise or lead an M&A transaction).

Earlier in his career, Joshua was a venture capitalist at BEV Capital, where he was part of teams that invested nearly $50 million in early-stage consumer businesses (including Alloy.com and Classmates Online) and held a number of other senior operating roles in finance, marketing, and business development.

Joshua has a BS in Economics from the Wharton School (summa cum laude) and an MBA from Columbia University (beta gamma sigma).


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Arun Sundararajan, Director

Arun is Professor and the Robert L. and Dale Atkins Rosen Faculty Fellow at New York University’s (NYU) Stern School of Business, and an affiliated faculty member at many of NYU’s interdisciplinary research centers, including the Center for Data Science and the Center for Urban Science and Progress. He joined the NYU Stern faculty in 1998.

Arun’s research studies how digital technologies transform business, government and civil society.  His current research topics include digital strategy and governance, crowd-based capitalism, the sharing economy, the economics of automation, and the future of work.  He has published over 50 scientific papers in peer-reviewed academic journals and conferences, and over 30 op-eds in outlets that include The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Guardian, Wired, Le Monde, Bloomberg View, Fortune, Entrepreneur, The Economic Times, LiveMint, Harvard Business Review, Knowledge@Wharton and Quartz.  He has given more than 250 invited talks at industry, government and academic forums internationally.  His new book, “The Sharing Economy,” was published by the MIT Press in June 2016.

Arun is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Futures Council on Technology, Values and Policy.  He interfaces with tech companies at various stages on issues of strategy and regulation, and with non-tech companies trying to understand how to forecast and address changes induced by digital technologies. He has provided expert input about the digital economy as part of Congressional testimony, and to various city, state and federal government agencies.

Arun holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and an M.S. in Management Science from the University of Rochester, and a B. Tech. in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.

Advisory Board

Responsibilities of the Advisory Board

The Advisory Board will support the Company, the Asset Manager and the Manager and consists of members of our expert network and additional advisors to the Manager.  It is anticipated that the Advisory Board will review the Company’s relationship with, and the performance of, the Manager, and generally approve the terms of any material or related-party transactions.  In addition, it is anticipated that the Advisory Board will assist with, and make recommendations with respect to, the following:

(i)Approving, permitting deviations from, making changes to, and annually reviewing the asset acquisition policy; 

(ii)Evaluating all asset acquisitions; 

(iii)Evaluating any third party offers for asset acquisitions and approving asset dispositions that are in the best interest of the Company and the Interest Holders; 

(iv)Providing guidance with respect to the appropriate levels of annual collection level insurance costs and maintenance costs specific to each individual asset; 

(v)Reviewing material conflicts of interest that arise, or are reasonably likely to arise with the managing member, on the one hand, and the Company, a Series or the economic members, on the other hand, or the Company or a Series, on the one hand, and another Series, on the other hand; 

(vi)Approving any material transaction between the Company or a Series, on the one hand, and the Manager or any of its affiliates, another Series or an Interest Holder, on the other hand, other than for the purchase of Interests; 

(vii)Reviewing the total fees, expenses, assets, revenues, and availability of funds for distributions to Interest Holders at least annually or with sufficient frequency to determine that the expenses incurred are reasonable in light of the investment performance of the assets, and that funds available for distributions to Interest Holders are in accordance with our policies; and 

(viii)Approving any service providers appointed by the Manager or the Asset Manager in respect of the Underlying Assets. 


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The resolution of any conflict of interest approved by the Advisory Board shall be conclusively deemed fair and reasonable to the Company and the Members and not a breach of any duty at law, in equity or otherwise.  The members of the Advisory Board are not managers or officers of the Company, the Manager or the Asset Manager, or any Series and do not have fiduciary or other duties to the Interest Holders of any Series.  

Compensation of the Advisory Board

The Asset Manager will compensate the Advisory Board or their nominees (as so directed by an Advisory Board member) for their service.  As such, it is anticipated that their costs will not be borne by any given Series of Interests, although members of the Advisory Board may be reimbursed by a Series for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by such Advisory Board member in connection with a Series of Interests (e.g. travel related to evaluation of an asset).

Members of the Advisory Board

We plan to continue to build the Advisory Board over time and are in advanced discussions with various experts in the Asset Class.  We have already established an informal network of expert advisors who support the Company in asset acquisitions, valuations and negotiations.  To date three individuals have formally joined the Manager’s Advisory Board:

Roger Wiegley

Roger has over 30 years of legal and risk management experience.  He is a practicing attorney through his company Roger Wiegley Law Offices, which he started in 2013.  He is also a senior adviser to KPMG (insurance and reinsurance) as well as a consultant to several AXA companies in Europe and the United States, and he is the founder and a director of Global Risk Consulting, Ltd., a UK consulting company.

Roger spent the first 18 years of his career practicing law at Sullivan & Cromwell; Sidley & Austin; and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, focused on clients in the financial sector.  From 1998 to 2001 he was the chief counsel for the commercial bank branches of Credit Suisse First Boston in the Americas and served as Head of Regional Oversight for CSFB in the Asia-Pacific Region.  He held various other general counsel and legal positions at various companies including Winterthur Swiss Insurance Company and Westmoreland Coal Company from 2001 to 2007.  From 2008 to 2013, Roger was the Global General Counsel of AXA Liabilities Managers.

Ken Goldin

Ken is the founder and president at Goldin Auctions. He has sold over $700 million in the field of sports cards and memorabilia combined. Ken has been a leader in the field of sports collectibles for over 30 years.

Ken founded Goldin Auctions in 2012 and it quickly became an industry leader in sports memorabilia and trading cards. Ken is a regular guest on CNBC, Bloomberg and Fox Business and is a key contributor to these channels related to appraisals and valuations on memorabilia.

Prior to Goldin Auctions, he co-founded the Score Board Inc. in 1986. The company grew into an industry leader in trading cards and memorabilia selling over $100 million per year. The company was a pioneer in bringing sports memorabilia to the public, signing marketing and licensing agreements with many key figures in sports over the past 50 years.

Ken is also known for his many charitable endeavors and is one of the founders and a director of the Museum of Sports in Philadelphia, a non- profit educational museum that is being built in the stadium district.


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COMPENSATION

Compensation of Executive Officers

We do not currently have any employees, nor do we currently intend to hire any employees who will be compensated directly by the Company.  Each of the executive officers of the Manager manage our day-to-day affairs, oversee the review, selection and recommendation of investment opportunities, service acquired investments and monitor the performance of these investments to ensure that they are consistent with our investment objectives.  Each of these individuals receives compensation for his or her services, including services performed for us on behalf of the Manager.  Although we will indirectly bear some of the costs of the compensation paid to these individuals, through fees we pay to the Manager, we do not intend to pay any compensation directly to these individuals.

Compensation of the Manager

The Manager may receive Sourcing Fees and reimbursement for costs incurred relating to the Offering described herein and other offerings (e.g., Offering Expenses and Acquisition Expenses).  Neither the Manager nor the Asset Manager nor its affiliates will receive any selling commissions or dealer manager fees in connection with the offer and sale of the Interests.

The Manager will receive Sourcing Fees for each subsequent offering for Series of Interests in the Company that closes as detailed in the “Use of Proceeds” section of the respective offerings. Additional details on Sourcing Fees received by the Manager can be found in the Master Series Table.

In addition, should a Series’ revenue exceed its ongoing Operating Expenses and various other potential financial obligations of the Series, the Asset Manager may receive a Management Fee as described in Description of the Business –Management Fee.”  To date, no Management Fees have been paid by any Series and we do not expect to pay any Management Fees in Fiscal Year 2019.

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PRINCIPAL INTEREST HOLDERS

The Company is managed by the Manager. At the Closing of each Offering, the Manager or an affiliate will own at least 2% of the Interests acquired on the same terms as the other Investors. The address of the Manager is 250 Lafayette Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10012. As of the date of this filing, the Company has not issued any securities.


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DESCRIPTION OF INTERESTS OFFERED

The following is a summary of the principal terms of, and is qualified by reference to the Operating Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit 2.2, and the Subscription Agreement, the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 4.1, relating to the purchase of the applicable Series of Interests.  This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the detailed provisions of those agreements, which should be reviewed in their entirety by each prospective Investor.  In the event that the provisions of this summary differ from the provisions of the Operating Agreement or the Subscription Agreement (as applicable), the provisions of the Operating Agreement or the Subscription Agreement (as applicable) shall apply.  Capitalized terms used in this summary that are not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Operating Agreement.

Description of the Interests

The Company is a series limited liability company formed pursuant to Section 18-215 of the LLC Act.  The purchase of Membership Interests in a Series of the Company is an investment only in that particular Series and not an investment in the Company as a whole.  In accordance with the LLC Act, each Series of Interests is, and any other Series of Interests if issued in the future will be, a separate series of limited liability company interests of the Company and not in a separate legal entity.  The Company has not issued, and does not intend to issue, any class of any Series of Interests entitled to any preemptive, preferential or other rights that are not otherwise available to the Interest Holders purchasing Interests in connection with any Offering.  

Title to the Underlying Assets will be held by, or for the benefit of, the applicable Series of Interests.  We intend that each Series of Interests will own its own Underlying Asset.  We do not anticipate that any of the Series will acquire any Underlying Assets other than the respective Underlying Assets.  A new Series of Interests will be issued for future Underlying Assets.  An Investor who invests in an Offering will not have any indirect interest in any other Underlying Assets unless the Investor also participates in a separate offering associated with that other Underlying Asset.

Section 18-215(b) of the LLC Act provides that, if certain conditions are met (including that certain provisions are in the formation and governing documents of the series limited liability company, and upon the closing of an offering for a Series of Interests, the records maintained for any such Series account for the assets associated with such Series separately from the assets of the limited liability company, or any other Series), then the debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to a particular Series shall be enforceable only against the assets of such Series and not against the assets of the limited liability company generally or any other Series.  Accordingly, the Company expects the Manager to maintain separate, distinct records for each Series and its associated assets and liabilities.  As such, the assets of a Series include only the Underlying Asset associated with that Series and other related assets (e.g., cash reserves).  At the time of this filing, the Series highlighted in gray in the Master Series Table have not commenced operations, are not capitalized and have no assets or liabilities and no Series will commence operations, be capitalized or have assets and liabilities until such time as a closing related to such Series has occurred. As noted in the “Risk Factors” section, the limitations on inter-series liability provided by Section 18-215(b) have never been tested in federal bankruptcy courts and it is possible that a bankruptcy court could determine that the assets of one Series of Interests should be applied to meet the liabilities of the other Series of Interests or the liabilities of the Company generally where the assets of such other Series of Interests or of the Company generally are insufficient to meet the Company’s liabilities.

Section 18-215(c) of the LLC Act provides that a Series of Interests established in accordance with Section 18-215(b) may carry on any lawful business, purpose or activity, other than the business of banking, and has the power and capacity to, in its own name, contract, hold title to assets (including real, personal and intangible property), grant liens and security interests, and sue and be sued.  The Company intends for each Series of Interests to conduct its business and enter into contracts in its own name to the extent such activities are undertaken with respect to a particular Series and title to the relevant Underlying Asset will be held by, or for the benefit of, the relevant Series.

All of the Series of Interests offered by this Offering Circular will be duly authorized and validly issued.  Upon payment in full of the consideration payable with respect to the Series of Interests, as determined by the Manager, the Interest Holders of such Series of Interests will not be liable to the Company to make any additional capital contributions with respect to such Series of Interests (except for the return of distributions under certain


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circumstances as required by Sections 18-215, 18-607 and 18-804 of the LLC Act).  Holders of Series of Interests have no conversion, exchange, sinking fund, redemption or appraisal rights, no pre-emptive rights to subscribe for any Interests and no preferential rights to distributions.

In general, the Interest Holders of a particular Series of Interests (which may include the Manager, its affiliates or the Asset Sellers) will participate exclusively in at least 50% of the available Free Cash Flow derived from the Underlying Asset of such Series less expenses (as described in “Distribution rights below).  The Manager, an affiliate of the Company, will own a minimum of 2% of the Interests in each Series acquired for the same price as all other Investors. The Manager has the authority under the Operating Agreement to cause the Company to issue Interests to Investors as well as to other Persons for such cost (or no cost) and on such terms as the Manager may determine, subject to the terms of the Series Designation applicable to such Series of Interests.

The Series described in the Master Series Table will use the proceeds of the respective Offerings to repay any loans taken out or non-interest-bearing payments made by the Manager to acquire their respective Underlying Asset and pay the Asset Sellers pursuant to the respective asset purchase agreements, as well as pay certain fees and expenses related to the acquisition and each Offering (please see the “Use of Proceeds” sections for each Offering for further details). An Investor in an Offering will acquire an ownership interest in the Series of Interests related to that Offering and not, for the avoidance of doubt, in (i) the Company, (ii) any other Series of Interests, (iii) the Manager, (iv) the Asset Manager, (v) the Platform or (vi) the Underlying Asset associated with the Series or any Underlying Asset owned by any other Series of Interests.

Although our Interests will not immediately be listed on a stock exchange and a liquid market in the Interests cannot be guaranteed, either through the Liquidity Platform or otherwise, we plan to create, with the support of registered broker-dealers, mechanisms to provide Investors with the ability to resell Interests, or partner with an existing platform to allow for the resale of the Interests, although the creation of such a market, either through the Liquidity Platform or otherwise, or the timing of such creation cannot be guaranteed (please review additional risks related to liquidity in the Risk Factorssection and “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform” section for additional information).

Further issuance of Interests

Only the Series Interests, which are not annotated as closed, in the Master Series Table on are being offered and sold pursuant to this Offering Circular.  The Operating Agreement provides that the Company may issue Interests of each Series of Interests to no more than 2,000 “qualified purchasers” (no more than 500 of which may be non-“accredited investors”). The Manager, in its sole discretion, has the option to issue additional Interests (in addition to those issued in connection with any Offering) on the same terms as the applicable Series of Interests is being offered hereunder as may be required from time to time in order to pay any Operating Expenses related to the applicable Underlying Asset.

Distribution rights

The Manager has sole discretion in determining what distributions of Free Cash Flow, if any, are made to Interest Holders except as otherwise limited by law or the Operating Agreement. The Company expects the Manager to distribute any Free Cash Flow on a semi-annual basis as set forth below.  However, the Manager may change the timing of distributions or determine that no distributions shall be made in its sole discretion.

Any Free Cash Flow generated by a Series of Interests from the utilization of the associated Underlying Asset shall be applied, with respect to such Series, in the following order of priority:

(i)repay any amounts outstanding under Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation plus accrued interest, and 

(ii)thereafter, to create such reserves as the Manager deems necessary, in its sole discretion, to meet future Operating Expenses, and 


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(iii)thereafter, at least 50% (net of corporate income taxes applicable to such Series of Interests) by way of distribution to the Interest Holders of the Series of Interests, which may include the Asset Sellers of the Underlying Asset or the Manager or any of its affiliates, and 

(iv)Up to 50% to the Asset Manager in payment of the Management Fee (treated as an expense on the statement of operations of the Series of Interests for accounting purposes). 

No Series will distribute an Underlying Asset in kind to its Interest Holders.

The LLC Act (Section 18-607) provides that a member who receives a distribution with respect to a Series and knew at the time of the distribution that the distribution was in violation of the LLC Act shall be liable to the Series for the amount of the distribution for three years.  Under the LLC Act, a series limited liability company may not make a distribution with respect to a Series to a member if, after the distribution, all liabilities of such Series, other than liabilities to members on account of their limited liability company interests with respect to such Series and liabilities for which the recourse of creditors is limited to specific property of such Series, would exceed the fair value of the assets of such Series.  For the purpose of determining the fair value of the assets of the Series, the LLC Act provides that the fair value of property of the Series subject to liability for which recourse of creditors is limited shall be included in the assets of such Series only to the extent that the fair value of that property exceeds the nonrecourse liability. Under the LLC Act, an assignee who becomes a substituted member of a company is liable for the obligations of his assignor to make contributions to the company, except the assignee is not obligated for liabilities unknown to it at the time the assignee became a member and that could not be ascertained from the operating agreement.

Redemption provisions

The Interests are not redeemable.

Registration rights

There are no registration rights in respect of the Interests.

Voting rights

The Manager is not required to hold an annual meeting of Interest Holders. The Operating Agreement provides that meetings of Interest Holders may be called by the Manager and a designee of the Manager shall act as chairman at such meetings.  The Investor does not have any voting rights as an Interest Holder in the Company or a Series except with respect to:

(i)the removal of the Manager;  

(ii)the dissolution of the Company upon the for-cause removal of the Manager, and  

(iii)an amendment to the Operating Agreement that would: 

a.enlarge the obligations of, or adversely effect, an Interest Holder in any material respect;  

b.reduce the voting percentage required for any action to be taken by the holders of Interests in the Company under the Operating Agreement; 

c.change the situations in which the Company and any Series can be dissolved or terminated; 

d.change the term of the Company (other than the circumstances provided in the Operating Agreement); or 

e.give any person the right to dissolve the Company. 

When entitled to vote on a matter, each Interest Holder will be entitled to one vote per Interest held by it on all matters submitted to a vote of the Interest Holders of an applicable Series or of the Interest Holders of all Series of the Company, as applicable.  The removal of the Manager as manager of the Company and all Series of Interests must be approved by two-thirds of the votes that may be cast by all Interest Holders in any Series of the Company. All other matters to be voted on by the Interest Holders must be approved by a majority of the votes cast by all Interest Holders in any Series of the Company present in person or represented by proxy.


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The consent of the holders of a majority of the Interests of a Series is required for any amendment to the Operating Agreement that would adversely change the rights of such Series of Interests, result in mergers, consolidations or conversions of such Series of Interests and for any other matter as the Manager, in its sole discretion, determines will require the approval of the holders of the Interests voting as a separate class.

The Manager or its affiliates (if they hold Series of Interests) may not vote as an Interest Holder in respect of any matter put to the Interest Holders.  However, the submission of any action of the Company or a Series for a vote of the Interest Holders shall first be approved by the Manager and no amendment to the Operating Agreement may be made without the prior approval of the Manager that would decrease the rights of the Manager or increase the obligations of the Manager thereunder.

The Manager has broad authority to take action with respect to the Company and any Series.  See “Management” for more information.  Except as set forth above, the Manager may amend the Operating Agreement without the approval of the Interest Holders to, among other things, reflect the following:

·the merger of the Company, or the conveyance of all of the assets to, a newly-formed entity if the sole purpose of that merger or conveyance is to effect a mere change in the legal form into another limited liability entity; 

a change that the Manager determines to be necessary or appropriate to implement any state or federal statute, rule, guidance or opinion;   

a change that the Manager determines to be necessary, desirable or appropriate to facilitate the trading of Interests;  

·a change that the Manager determines to be necessary or appropriate for the Company to qualify as a limited liability company under the laws of any state or to ensure that each Series will continue to qualify as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes; 

·an amendment that the Manager determines, based upon the advice of counsel, to be necessary or appropriate to prevent the Company, the Manager, or the officers, agents or trustees from in any manner being subjected to the provisions of the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act or “plan asset” regulations adopted under ERISA, whether or not substantially similar to plan asset regulations currently applied or proposed; 

·any amendment that the Manager determines to be necessary or appropriate for the authorization, establishment, creation or issuance of any additional Series; 

·an amendment effected, necessitated or contemplated by a merger agreement that has been approved under the terms of the Operating Agreement; 

·any amendment that the Manager determines to be necessary or appropriate for the formation by the Company of, or its investment in, any corporation, partnership or other entity, as otherwise permitted by the Operating Agreement; 

·a change in the fiscal year or taxable year and related changes; and 

·any other amendments which the Manager deems necessary or appropriate to enable the Manager to exercise its authority under the Agreement.  

 

In each case, the Manager may make such amendments to the Operating Agreement provided the Manager determines that those amendments:

·do not adversely affect the Interest Holders (including any particular Series of Interests as compared to other Series of Interests) in any material respect; 

·are necessary or appropriate to satisfy any requirements, conditions or guidelines contained in any opinion, directive, order, ruling or regulation of any federal or state agency or judicial authority or contained in any federal or state statute; 

·are necessary or appropriate to facilitate the trading of Interests, either through the Liquidity Platform or otherwise, or to comply with any rule, regulation, guideline or requirement of any securities exchange on which the Interests may be listed for trading, compliance with any of which the Manager deems to be in the best interests of the Company and the Interest Holders; 

·are necessary or appropriate for any action taken by the Manager relating to splits or combinations of Interests under the provisions of the Operating Agreement; or 

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Agreement or are otherwise contemplated by the Operating Agreement.

Furthermore, the Manager retains sole discretion to create and set the terms of any new Series and will have the sole power to acquire, manage and dispose of Underlying Asset of each Series.

Liquidation rights

 

The Operating Agreement provides that the Company shall remain in existence until the earlier of the following: (i) the election of the Manager to dissolve it; (ii) the sale, exchange or other disposition of substantially all of the assets of the Company; (iii) the entry of a decree of judicial dissolution of the Company; (iv) at any time that the Company no longer has any members, unless the business is continued in accordance with the LLC Act; and (v) a vote by a majority of all Interest Holders of the Company following the for-cause removal of the Manager.  Under no circumstances may the Company be wound up in accordance with Section 18-801(a)(3) of the LLC Act (i.e., the vote of members who hold more than two-thirds of the Interests in the profits of the Company).

A Series shall remain in existence until the earlier of the following: (i) the dissolution of the Company, (ii) the election of the Manager to dissolve such Series; (iii) the sale, exchange or other disposition of substantially all of the assets of the Series; or (iv) at any time that the Series no longer has any members, unless the business is continued in accordance with the LLC Act.  Under no circumstances may a Series of Interests be wound up in accordance with Section 18-801(a)(3) of the LLC Act (i.e., the vote of members holding more than two-thirds of the Interests in the profits of the Series of Interests).

Upon the occurrence of any such event, the Manager (or a liquidator selected by the Manager) is charged with winding up the affairs of the Series of Interests or the Company as a whole, as applicable, and liquidating its assets. Upon the liquidation of a Series of Interests or the Company as a whole, as applicable, the Underlying Assets will be liquidated and any after-tax proceeds distributed: (i) first, to any third party creditors, (ii) second, to any creditors that are the Manager or its affiliates (e.g., payment of any outstanding Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation), and thereafter, (iii) to the Interest Holders of the relevant Series of Interests, allocated pro rata based on the number of Interests held by each Interest Holder (which may include the Manager, any of its affiliates and the Asset Seller and which distribution within a Series will be made consistent with any preferences which exist within such Series).  

Transfer restrictions

The Interests are subject to restrictions on transferability. An Interest Holder may not transfer, assign or pledge its Interests without the consent of the Manager.  The Manager may withhold consent in its sole discretion, including when the Manager determines that such transfer, assignment or pledge would result in (a) there being more than 2,000 beneficial owners of the Series or more than 500 beneficial owners of the Series that are not “accredited investors”, (b) the assets of the Series being deemed “plan assets” for purposes of ERISA, (c) such Interest Holder holding in excess of 19.9% of the Series, (d) result in a change of US federal income tax treatment of the Company and the Series, or (e) the Company, the Series or the Manager being subject to additional regulatory requirements. The transferring Interest Holder is responsible for all costs and expenses arising in connection with any proposed transfer (regardless of whether such sale is completed) including any legal fees incurred by the Company or any broker or dealer, any costs or expenses in connection with any opinion of counsel and any transfer taxes and filing fees.  The Manager or its affiliates will acquire Interests in each Series of Interests for their own accounts and may, from time to time and only in accordance with applicable securities laws (which may include filing an amendment to this Offering Circular), transfer these Interests, either directly or through brokers, via the Platform or otherwise. The restrictions on transferability listed above will also apply to any resale of Interests via the Platform through one or more third-party broker-dealers (see “Description of the Business – Liquidity Platform” for additional information).

Additionally, unless and until the Interests of the Company are listed or quoted for trading, there are restrictions on the holder’s ability to the pledge or transfer the Interests.  There can be no assurance that we will, or will be able to, register the Interests for resale and there can be no guarantee that a liquid market for the Interest will develop as part of the Liquidity Platform. Therefore, Investors may be required to hold their Interests indefinitely. Please refer to Exhibit 2.2 (the Operating Agreement) and Exhibit 4.1 (the form of Subscription Agreement) for additional information regarding these restrictions.  To the extent certificated, the Interests issued in each Offering, to


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the extent certificated, will bear a legend setting forth these restrictions on transfer and any legends required by state securities laws.

Agreement to be bound by the Operating Agreement; power of attorney

By purchasing Interests, the Investor will be admitted as a member of the Company and will be bound by the provisions of, and deemed to be a party to, the Operating Agreement.  Pursuant to the Operating Agreement, each Investor grants to the Manager a power of attorney to, among other things, execute and file documents required for the Company’s qualification, continuance or dissolution. The power of attorney also grants the Manager the authority to make certain amendments to, and to execute and deliver such other documents as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the provisions or purposes of, the Operating Agreement.

Duties of officers

The Operating Agreement provides that, except as may otherwise be provided by the Operating Agreement, the property, affairs and business of each Series of Interests will be managed under the direction of the Manager.  The Manager has the power to appoint the officers and such officers have the authority and exercise the powers and perform the duties specified in the Operating Agreement or as may be specified by the Manager. The Manager intends to appoint RSE Markets as the Asset Manager of each Series of Interests to manage the Underlying Assets.

The Company may decide to enter into separate indemnification agreements with the directors and officers of the Company, the Manager or the Asset Manager (including if the Asset Manager appointed is not RSE Markets).  If entered into, each indemnification agreement is likely to provide, among other things, for indemnification to the fullest extent permitted by law and the Operating Agreement against any and all expenses, judgments, fines, penalties and amounts paid in settlement of any claim.  The indemnification agreements may also provide for the advancement or payment of all expenses to the indemnitee and for reimbursement to the Company if it is found that such indemnitee is not entitled to such indemnification under applicable law and the Operating Agreement.

Exclusive jurisdiction; waiver of jury trial

Any dispute in relation to the Operating Agreement is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, except where Federal law requires that certain claims be brought in Federal courts, as in the case of claims brought under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.   Section 27 of the Exchange Act creates exclusive federal jurisdiction over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. As a result, the exclusive forum provisions in the Operating Agreement will not apply to suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or any other claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction. Furthermore, Section 22 of the Securities Act creates concurrent jurisdiction for federal and state courts over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. As a result, the exclusive forum provisions in the Operating Agreement will not apply to suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or any other claim for which the federal and state courts have concurrent jurisdiction, and Investors will not be deemed to have waived our compliance with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

Each Investor will covenant and agree not to bring any claim in any venue other than the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or if required by Federal law, a Federal court of the United States. If an Interest Holder were to bring a claim against the Company or the Manager pursuant to the Operating Agreement and such claim was governed by state law, it would have to do so in the Delaware Court of Chancery.

 

Our Operating Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law and subject to limited exceptions, provides for Investors to consent to exclusive jurisdiction to Delaware Court of Chancery and for a waiver of the right to a trial by jury, if such waiver is allowed by the court where the claim is brought.

 

If we opposed a jury trial demand based on the waiver, the court would determine whether the waiver was enforceable under the facts and circumstances of that case in accordance with applicable case law.  See “Risk Factors—Risks Related of Ownership of Our Interests--Any dispute in relation to the Operating Agreement is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, except where Federal law requires


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that certain claims be brought in Federal courts.  Our Operating Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, provides for Investors to waive their right to a jury trial”.  Nevertheless, if this jury trial waiver provision is not permitted by applicable law, an action could proceed under the terms of the Operating Agreement with a jury trial. No condition, stipulation or provision of the Operating Agreement or our Interests serves as a waiver by any Investor or beneficial owner of our Interests or by us of compliance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Additionally, the Company does not believe that claims under the federal securities laws shall be subject to the jury trial waiver provision, and the Company believes that the provision does not impact the rights of any Investor or beneficial owner of our Interests to bring claims under the federal securities laws or the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

These provisions may have the effect of limiting the ability of Investors to bring a legal claim against us due to geographic limitations and may limit an Investor’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us. Furthermore, waiver of a trial by jury may disadvantage you to the extent a judge might be less likely than a jury to resolve an action in your favor. Further, if a court were to find this exclusive forum provision inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, an action or proceeding against us, then we may incur additional costs associated with resolving these matters in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect our business and financial condition.

 

Listing

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MATERIAL UNITED STATES TAX CONSIDERATIONS

The following is a summary of the material United States federal income tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of the Interests to United States holders but does not purport to be a complete analysis of all the potential tax considerations relating thereto. This summary is based upon the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder, administrative rulings and judicial decisions, all as of the date hereof. These authorities may be changed, possibly retroactively, so as to result in United States federal income tax consequences different from those set forth below. We have not sought any ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”), with respect to the statements made and the conclusions reached in the following summary, and there can be no assurance that the IRS will agree with such statements and conclusions.

This summary also does not address the tax considerations arising under the laws of any United States state or local or any non-United States jurisdiction or under United States federal gift and estate tax laws. In addition, this discussion does not address tax considerations applicable to an Investor’s particular circumstances or to Investors that may be subject to special tax rules, including, without limitation:

(i)banks, insurance companies or other financial institutions; 

(ii)persons subject to the alternative minimum tax; 

(iii)tax-exempt organizations; 

(iv)dealers in securities or currencies; 

(v)traders in securities that elect to use a mark-to-market method of accounting for their securities holdings; 

(vi)persons that own, or are deemed to own, more than five percent of our Interests (except to the extent specifically set forth below); 

(vii)certain former citizens or long-term residents of the United States; 

(viii)persons who hold our Interests as a position in a hedging transaction, “straddle,” “conversion transaction” or other risk reduction transaction; 

(ix)persons who do not hold our Interests as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code (generally, for investment purposes); or 

(x)persons deemed to sell our Interests under the constructive sale provisions of the Code. 

In addition, if a partnership, including any entity or arrangement, domestic or foreign, classified as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes, holds Interests, the tax treatment of a partner generally will depend on the status of the partner and upon the activities of the partnership. Accordingly, partnerships that hold Interests, and partners in such partnerships, should consult their tax advisors.

On December 22, 2017, the United States enacted H.R. 1, informally titled the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act includes significant changes to the Code affecting the Company and its Interest Holders.  Most of the changes applicable to individuals are temporary and, without further legislation, will not apply after 2025. The interpretation of the Tax Act by the IRS and the courts remains uncertain in many respects; prospective investors should consult their tax advisors specifically regarding the potential impact of the Tax Act on their investment.

 

You are urged to consult your tax advisor with respect to the application of the United States federal income tax laws to your particular situation, as well as any tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of our Interests arising under the United States federal estate or gift tax rules or under the laws of any United States state or local or any foreign taxing jurisdiction or under any applicable tax treaty.

A “U.S. Holder” includes a beneficial owner of the Interests that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, an individual citizen or resident of the United States.

Taxation of each Series of Interests as a “C” Corporation

The Company, although formed as a Delaware series limited liability company eligible for tax treatment as a “partnership,” has affirmatively elected for each Series of Interests, including the Series listed in the Master Series Table to be taxed as a “C” corporation under Subchapter C of the Code for all federal and state tax purposes. Thus, each Series of Interests will be taxed at regular corporate rates on its income before making any distributions to Interest Holders as described below.


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Taxation of Distributions to Investors

Distributions to U.S. Holders out of the Company’s current or accumulated earnings and profits will be taxable as dividends. A U.S. Holder who receives a distribution constituting “qualified dividend income” may be eligible for reduced federal income tax rates. U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the characterization of corporate distributions as “qualified dividend income”. Distributions in excess of the Company’s current and accumulated earnings and profits will not be taxable to a U.S. Holder to the extent that the distributions do not exceed the adjusted tax basis of the U.S. Holder’s Interests. Rather, such distributions will reduce the adjusted basis of such U.S. Holder’s Interests. Distributions in excess of current and accumulated earnings and profits that exceed the U.S. Holder’s adjusted basis in its Interests will be taxable as capital gain in the amount of such excess if the Interests are held as a capital asset. In addition, Section 1411 of the Code imposes a 3.8% tax on certain investment income (the “3.8% NIIT”). In general, in the case of an individual, this tax is equal to 3.8% of the lesser of (i) the taxpayer’s “net investment income” or (ii) the excess of the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income over the applicable threshold amount ($250,000 for taxpayers filing a joint return, $125,000 for married individuals filing separate returns and $200,000 for other taxpayers). In the case of an estate or trust, the 3.8% tax will be imposed on the lesser of (x) the undistributed net investment income of the estate or trust for the taxable year, or (y) the excess of the adjusted gross income of the estate or trust for such taxable year over a beginning dollar amount of the highest tax bracket for such year (for 2019, that amount is $12,950).

Taxation of Dispositions of Interests

Upon any taxable sale or other disposition of our Interests, a U.S. Holder will recognize gain or loss for federal income tax purposes on the disposition in an amount equal to the difference between the amount of cash and the fair market value of any property received on such disposition; and the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the Interests. A U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the Interests generally equals his or her initial amount paid for the Interests and decreased by the amount of any distributions to the Investor in excess of the Company’s current or accumulated earnings and profits. In computing gain or loss, the proceeds that U.S. Holders receive will include the amount of any cash and the fair market value of any other property received for their Interests, and the amount of any actual or deemed relief from indebtedness encumbering their Interests. The gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if the Interests are held for more than one year before disposition. Long-term capital gains of individuals, estates and trusts currently are taxed at a maximum rate of 20% (plus any applicable state income taxes) plus the 3.8% NIIT. The deductibility of capital losses may be subject to limitation and depends on the circumstances of a particular U.S. Holder; the effect of such limitation may be to defer or to eliminate any tax benefit that might otherwise be available from a loss on a disposition of the Interests. Capital losses are first deducted against capital gains, and, in the case of non-corporate taxpayers, any remaining such losses are deductible against salaries or other income from services or income from portfolio investments only to the extent of $3,000 per year.

Backup Withholding and Information Reporting

Generally, the Company must report annually to the IRS the amount of dividends paid to you, your name and address, and the amount of tax withheld, if any. A similar report will be sent to you.

Payments of dividends or of proceeds on the disposition of the Interests made to you may be subject to additional information reporting and backup withholding at a current rate of 28% unless you establish an exemption. Notwithstanding the foregoing, backup withholding and information reporting may apply if either we or our paying agent has actual knowledge, or reason to know, that you are a United States person.

Backup withholding is not an additional tax; rather, the United States income tax liability of persons subject to backup withholding will be reduced by the amount of tax withheld. If withholding results in an overpayment of taxes, a refund or credit may generally be obtained from the IRS, provided that the required information is furnished to the IRS in a timely manner.

The preceding discussion of United States federal tax considerations is for general information only. It is not tax advice. Each prospective investor should consult its own tax advisor regarding the particular United States federal, state and local and foreign tax consequences, if applicable, of purchasing, holding and disposing of our Interests, including the consequences of any proposed change in applicable laws.


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WHERE TO FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This Offering Circular does not purport to restate all of the relevant provisions of the documents referred to or pertinent to the matters discussed herein, all of which must be read for a complete description of the terms relating to an investment in us. All potential Investors in the Interests are entitled to review copies of any other agreements relating to any Series of Interests described in this Offering Circular and Offering Circular Supplements, if any.  In the Subscription Agreement, you will represent that you are completely satisfied with the results of your pre-investment due diligence activities.

The Manager will answer inquiries from potential Investors in Offerings concerning any of the Series of Interests, the Company, the Manager and other matters relating to the offer and sale of the Series Interests under this Offering Circular.  The Company will afford the potential Investors in the Interests the opportunity to obtain any additional information to the extent the Company possesses such information or can acquire such information without unreasonable effort or expense that is necessary to verify the information in this Offering Circular.

Any statement contained herein or in any document incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of the Offering Circular to the extent that a statement contained herein or in any other subsequently filed document that also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein modifies or replaces such statement.  Any such statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed to constitute a part of the Offering Circular, except as so modified or superseded.

Requests and inquiries regarding the Offering Circular should be directed to:

RSE Archive, LLC
250 Lafayette Street, 3rd Floor

New York, NY 10012

E-Mail: hello@rallyrd.com
Tel: 347-952-8058
Attention: Rally Rd.

We will provide requested information to the extent that we possess such information or can acquire it without unreasonable effort or expense.


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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit 2.1 – Certificate of Formation for RSE Archive, LLC (1)

Exhibit 2.2 – Amended and Restated Operating Agreement for RSE Archive, LLC

Exhibit 2.3 – Certificate of Formation for RSE Archive Manager, LLC (1)

Exhibit 2.4 – Operating Agreement for RSE Archive Manager, LLC (2)

Exhibit 3.1 – Form of Series Designation (1)

Exhibit 4.1 – Amended and Restated Form of Subscription Agreement

Exhibit 6.1 – Form of Asset Management Agreement (1)

Exhibit 6.2 – Broker of Record Agreement (1)

Exhibit 6.3 Purchase Option Agreement in respect of Series #10COBB Asset (1)

Exhibit 6.4 Purchase Option Agreement in respect of Series #52MANTLE Asset (1)

Exhibit 6.5 Purchase Option Agreement in respect of Series #71ALI Asset (1)

Exhibit 6.6 Purchase Option Agreement in respect of Series #71MAYS Asset (1)

Exhibit 6.7 Purchase Option Agreement in respect of Series #98JORDAN Asset (1)

Exhibit 6.8 Purchase Option Agreement in respect of Series #AGHOWL Asset (1)

Exhibit 6.9 Purchase Option Agreement in respect of Series #EINSTEIN Asset (1)

Exhibit 6.10 Purchase Option Agreement in respect of Series #FROST Asset (1)

Exhibit 6.11 Purchase Option Agreement in respect of Series #POTTER Asset (1)

Exhibit 6.12 Purchase Option Agreement in respect of Series #ROOSEVELT Asset (1)

Exhibit 6.13 Purchase Option Agreement in respect of Series #TWOCITIES Asset (1)

Exhibit 6.14 Purchase Option Agreement in respect of Series #ULYSSES Asset (1)

Exhibit 6.15 Purchase Option Agreement in respect of Series #YOKO Asset (1)

Exhibit 6.16 – Purchase Agreement in respect of Series #70RLEX Asset

Exhibit 6.17 – Purchase Agreement in respect of Series #RLEXPEPSI Asset

Exhibit 8.1 – Subscription Escrow Agreement (1)

Exhibit 12.1 – Opinion of Duane Morris LLP

Exhibit 13.1 – Amended and Restated Testing the Water Materials

 

 

(1)Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Form 1-A filed with the Commission on August 13, 2019 

(2)Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Form 1-A/A filed with the Commission on August 19, 2019  




SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation A, the issuer has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

RSE ARCHIVE MANAGER, LLC

By: RSE Markets, Inc., its managing member

 

 

By: /s/ Christopher Bruno

Name: Christopher Bruno

Title: President

This report has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature

Title

Date

 

 

 

 

/s/ Christopher Bruno                       

Name: Christopher Bruno

President of RSE Markets, Inc.

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

September 13, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Maximilian F. Niederste-Ostholt

Name: Maximilian F. Niederste-Ostholt

Chief Financial Officer of

RSE Markets, Inc.

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

September 13, 2019

RSE ARCHIVE MANAGER, LLC

 

 

 

 

By: /s/ Christopher Bruno                

Name: Christopher Bruno

Title: President

 

Managing Member

September 13, 2019