Scripophily.com Special - Modern Scandal Package - 8 Stock Certificates

1. Beautifully engraved certificate from XO Communications . This historic document was printed by the Security Columbian Banknote Company and has an ornate border around it with a vignette of the company's logo. This item has the printed signatures of the Company’s President (Dan Akerson) and Secretary. XO Communications falsely told investors it had enough cash to survive until mid-2003 without further financing. Equity shareholders who relied on this statement, lost everything.

2. Beautifully engraved Certificate from the famous DrKoop.com issued in September 2000 prior to the company being delisted in 2001 from the NASDAQ National Market. This historic document was printed by the Northern Banknote Company and has an ornate border around it with a vignette of DrKoop.com. This item has the printed signature of the famous Dr. C. Everett Koop.

3. Beautifully engraved Certificate from the Adelphia Communications Corporation . This historic document was printed by the American Banknote Company and has an ornate border around it with a vignette of the company's logo. This item has the printed signatures of the company's officers, including John J. Rigas as President.

4. We are offering this infamous, but beautifully engraved $1,000 Bond issued by the Equity Funding Corporation of America in 1971. The certificate has the printed signatures of the company's officers, including Stanley Goldblum who was the Ken Lay of the 1970's.

5. Beautifully engraved certificate from the WorldCom, Inc. . This historic document was printed by the Security-Columbian United States Banknote Company and has an ornate border around it. This item has the printed signatures of the Company’s President( Bernard J. Ebbers ) and Secretary ( Scott D. Sullivan ).

6. Beautifully engraved Certificate from Global Crossing, Ltd.. This historic document was printed by the Northern Banknote Company and has an ornate border around it with a vignette of a map of the world. This item has the printed signature of the company’s chairman ( Gary Winnick ). Global Crossing Ltd., the telecom firm filed for bankruptcy on January 28, 2002 and is facing two federal investigations. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into whether Global Crossing used improper accounting methods to inflate income, the company has acknowledged, and there are reports that the Federal Bureau of Investigations is also probing the firm.

7. Beautifully engraved Certificate from the Kmart Corporation . This historic document was printed by the American Banknote Company and has an ornate border around it with a vignette of a woman and two men in front of office buildings. This item has the printed signatures of the company's officers including Charles C. Conaway as Chairman of the Board and CEO.

8. Beautifully engraved certificate from the Webvan.com Corporation. This historic document was printed by the Security-Columbian Banknote Company and has an ornate border around it with a vignette of a bag of groceries and the company's name. This item has the printed signatures of the company’s chairman and secretary.

Modern Certificate Pricing

Please note that if you buy a modern certificate from a discount or full service broker, it can cost you between $55 to $100 and that doesn't include the cost of the stock. You will be charged for a commission and certificate issuance fee. Furthermore, if the company has been delisted and no longer traded, you will unable to get the certificate. Also, the modern certificates we offer have not been folded in thirds which is usually done if you order them directly from a broker. Lastly, the certificates are not issued in your name so if you frame the certificate and/or subsequently resell it as a collectible, the certificate won't have your personal information printed on its face. We do not require you to buy a frame from us for your certificate as it is optional.