Technique 303: The Art of Investing in Overpriced Pizzas

Investing in artisanal, small-batch, imported-from-a-village-in-Italy pizzas sounds like a sure thing, right? Wrong!

Here's a case study on the perils of overpriced pizza investing.

Case Study 1: The Pizza That Ate My Budget

Meet Dave, a savvy investor who sunk his entire life savings into a 24-inch, hand-tossed Neapolitan pizza with prosciutto and truffles.

He thought it would appreciate in value like a fine wine or art piece, but in reality, it just got eaten by his in-laws during the holidays.

Lessons Learned:

• Never trust a pizza with more than 3 toppings.
• Don't invest in anything that's been sitting in the freezer for 6 months.
• There's no such thing as a "limited edition" pizza.

For more on the dangers of overpriced pizza investing, visit:

• Technique 202: The Art of Investing in Overpriced Socks
• Technique 404: The Fine Art of Investing in Invisible Assets