It can be difficult for collectors without proper resources to find the unusual pieces that they seek. Western Asset Reserve in Kapaa, Hawaii, employs its experts to select finely-crafted collectibles and artwork from around the globe to provide to collectors at auction. It acquires many of its collectibles on the international market—including such unique items as a hand-carved, jade Thai Buddha and a tureen made of sterling silver and a nautilus shell—where quality is high and prices are reasonable. As a result, collectors browsing the auctions can find rare art and collectibles that may not be available elsewhere.