collectibles

  • Several packets of Pop Rocks popping candy in strawberry, watermelon, and tropical punch flavors.

    12 Wishlist Items Every ’80s Kid Obsessed About

    Saturday mornings in the ’80s had a rhythm: cartoons first, then chores, because that sweet, crumpled allowance wasn’t going to earn itself. Whether it was raking leaves, vacuuming the living room, or washing Dad’s car just well enough to pass…

  • King Oil board game with its box, instruction booklet, and game pieces.

    10 Collectibles That People Cash In On Without Perfect Conditions

    When it comes to collectibles, you might think that only flawless items are worth big bucks. But surprisingly, even damaged or incomplete items can fetch impressive sums if they’re rare or tied to a beloved brand. From ripped designer jeans…

  • Close-up of a black Remington Portable typewriter keyboard with cream-colored keys.

    10 Typewriters That Are Collecting Serious Value Alongside Dust In The Garage

    Once a common fixture at offices and homes, vintage typewriters are having a moment. Like vintage figurines and retro toys, typewriters have become cherished collectibles that evoke a sense of nostalgia from a bygone era. Valued for their unique aesthetic,…

  • A side-by-side comparison of two ceramic character cookie jars: Alice in Wonderland on the left and a chef on the right.

    14 Valuable Cookie Jars That Bring Back Memories

    You might not give a second thought to that vintage cookie jar that sits in the corner of your kitchen, but we’d advise taking another look. In addition to holding fresh cookies, these jars could be a valuable collector’s item…

  • An iridescent green glass bowl with a fruit pattern next to an iridescent amber glass vase with a ruffled top.
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    10 Discoverable Carnival Glass Pieces That Could Sell For Big Money

    Carnival glass pieces are a wonderful treasure that are sought after by plenty of collectors out there. There’s something almost magical about their quality too. These carnival glass pieces in particular are wonderful to look at, and have appreciated in…

  • Two leather handbags, one tan shoulder bag and one black top-handle bag, both featuring brass turn-lock closures.
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    11 Vintage Coach Bags That Hungry Buyers Dream About

    Vintage coach bags are so, so back. It’s ridiculous. The mountains of cash that people are willing to bid farewell with to acquire that next nice vintage coach bag, is wild. I guess, some people will really pay top dollar…

  • Two ornate gold-colored mantel clocks decorated with figures of cherubs.

    12 Clocks That Have Become Prized Collectibles

    Before we became entirely reliant on our phones to keep time, we actually used clocks. These clocks in particular, have become highly sought-after collectibles. 1. 19th Century Chinese Enameled Jeweled…

  • Side-by-side covers of Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook Book and the White House Cook Book.
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    12 Valuable Old Cookbooks That Command Serious Coin

    Old cookbooks are good for more than just the masterful recipes in there. It turns out that old cookbooks can also possess all kinds of value through the years that…

  • Vintage print of a red Alfa Romeo race car with an exposed engine and the Alfa Romeo logo below.
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    10 Model Cars That Can Summon A Minor Fortune

    Model cars might seem like child’s play, but for passionate collectors, they’re anything but. These small-scale replicas, which often feature intricate detailing or are part of limited production runs, can…

  • Two baseball trading cards: one featuring a New York Yankees player throwing a ball, and the other a portrait of a player holding a bat with a “Rookie” star emblem.

    15 Baseball Cards Worth More Than A Ballgame

    Anyone who has been a collector of something knows that baseball cards can call for serious amounts of cash. It’s crazy. A card that could be tucked away in your…

  • Obverse and reverse sides of a 1974 United States penny.
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    13 Valuable U.S. Mint Error Coins

    Coins such as the 1943 Copper Penny that are struck in copper instead of the ole wartime steel, or the 1955 Doubled Die Penny, with a striking double image, can…

  • Vintage cardboard box for a Creek Chub Bait Co. fishing lure, featuring illustrations of two fish.
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    14 Pricey Fishing Lures That Are Big Money Catches

    It turns out that in the world of fishing gear, there are numerous kinds of high value items available for collecting and using. Yeah, fishing lures can reel in some…

  • An elderly man with a jeweler’s loupe examines a small gold coin with a face stamped on it.
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    10 Instances When Selling Prized Heirlooms Is Wise

    It’s not always the best move to sell the prized family heirlooms but every now and again it can work out in beautiful ways. Maybe it ends up being an…

  • Movie poster for “Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier” featuring a man wearing a coonskin cap and holding a long rifle.

    13 Little Golden Books That Fetch Pretty Pennies

    If you grew up with any of the little golden books, well, then you’re in great company. The little golden books can fetch some serious coin, and we went ahead,…

  • A red and silver Lionel Santa Fe model train locomotive displayed in front of its original branded box.

    12 Vintage Train Sets That Are Prized Collectibles Today

    Regardless of whether or not you’ve been drawn to their historical significance or their impressive craftsmanship, there is no denying that these varying locomotives hold a special place in the…

  • A pink Hot Wheels Volkswagen Beach Bomb toy van with a yellow surfboard attached to the back, displayed on an orange track with the text “$175,000” overlaid below.
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    15 Flashy Collectibles From the 1960s That are Cash Cows

    If you were a kid during the 1960s these are bound to resonate on one level or another. It’s such fun to search after collectibles from the eras that played…

  • Two vintage pink ceramic rabbit figurines, one wearing a yellow polka-dot bowtie and the other wearing a blue bowtie.

    11 High-Value Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers

    The vintage salt and pepper shakers are tiny in their size, but they can end up demanding quite the hefty asks in their price points. Some of these highly desired…

  • Stained glass lamp with a dome-shaped shade featuring a web-like pattern of yellow and blue glass pieces.

    13 Tiffany Lamps That Collectors Chase After

    Tiffany lamps have awakened within select groups a complete and unabashed obsession over acquiring them. It’s a prime example of the motivating element of acquiring a status symbol, and Tiffany…