Toys that once sat on bedroom shelves or filled backyard playsets are now raking in jaw-dropping prices on the resale market. Much like vinyl records and classic figurines, vintage toys have become coveted relics of nostalgia with no price ceiling…
There are people who watch the Super Bowl for a spirited football game between two talented teams. There are those who watch it for the spectacle of the halftime show. And there are some of us who watch it —…
Car auctions happen all the time. As long as the uber-rich and super-famous maintain an affinity for car collecting, they will continue showcasing flashy, rare models for high prices. When it comes to the likes of Ferarri and Mercedes-Benz going…
Super Bowl tickets are notoriously expensive, but if you’ve been holding off on buying until prices go down, you might be in luck. Ticket prices for this year’s game in New Orleans have seen a major drop, and are down…
The 1929 stock market crash wasn’t just a financial collapse; it was the moment the Roaring Twenties came to a screeching halt. In a matter of days, fortunes were wiped out, optimism turned to panic, and an era of boundless…
When it comes to the ultra-rich, weddings aren’t just celebrations of love — they’re grand spectacles meant to stop the world in its tracks. From one of the most-watched events of the century (Princess Diana’s wedding to Prince Charles) to…
Most of us handle change without a second thought. They’re more nuisance than necessity, but every so often, an ordinary-looking coin turns out to be worth a staggering sum. A…
From rare 1-of-1 rookie cards to, well, any and everything worn by Tom Brady, some pieces of NFL memorabilia have sold for eye-watering amounts at auction. (To be fair, many…
When it comes to money, we tend to think that the U.S. dollar reigns supreme. But there are a handful of currencies out there that are even stronger. These powerhouse…
The 1960s weren’t just about rock ‘n’ roll and Vietnam War protests; they were also the birthplace of cutting-edge electronics that defined a generation. From sleek transistor radios to clunky…
Vinyl records have seen a recent resurgence, and a heightened sense of nostalgia has settled in for cassette tapes. But what about CDs? Turns out, CDs have made quite the…
While most of us see license plates as mundane identifiers for vehicles, that’s far from the case for serious collectors. Across the globe, some license plates are worth more than…
When it comes to real estate, certain cities around the globe are known for their sky-high property prices, attracting the world’s wealthiest individuals. From stunning beachfront villas to opulent city…
Everything. Is. So. Expensive. It feels like every time we breathe it costs $5. Inhale, your property taxes just went up. Exhale, inflation is coming in hot. The weight of…
Perfume isn’t cheap, whether we’re talking Baccarat or Chanel. Sometimes it’s the brand’s big name. Sometimes it’s the luxurious fragrances within the bottle. And sometimes it’s the bottle that holds the…
The 1950s were known as a golden age in fashion and glamour — and the jewelry was no exception, especially among the elites. From Lena Horne’s understated pearl strands to…
What the world needs is more billionaires — said no one ever. And yet, here we are. Oxfam reports that 204 new billionaires emerged in 2024; the combined wealth of…