Stories Tagged as
Collectibles
Bang for your brick: behind Lego’s thriving secondary market
by
Justin Ho
Mar 4, 2019
Lego fans and investors maintain a robust, independent online market for rare and valuable pieces.
Hobby investments can't escape that darn global economy
by
Justin Ho
Feb 13, 2019
Hobby investments are a fun alternative to the stock market. But they aren’t immune from the ebbs and flows of the economy.
The resale market for sneakers is red hot
Jan 10, 2017
Some savers invest their hard-earned dollars in footwear.
Chuck E. Cheese's is about to disrupt the collector tokens market
by
Kai Ryssdal
Oct 7, 2016
Yes, that's a thing.
Mattel wheeling out miniature Tesla Model S
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jun 18, 2015
As part of its Hot Wheels brand, Mattel is coming out with a miniature Tesla Model S.
Coins and stamps now more profitable than art and wine
Sep 23, 2013
New trends in luxury investing. But while collecting rare collectibles may be fun, don't give up on stocks and bonds -- these 'passion investments' don't add too much heft to your portfolio.
How one family went bankrupt spending $100,000 on Beanie Babies
Aug 13, 2013
A documentary filmmaker tells the story of how his father's obsession with the plush collectables cost the family everything.
For public good, not for profit.
Movie artifacts rake in big bucks at auctions
Jul 27, 2012
Hollywood costumes and props used to be sold on eBay. The sale of a big private collection shows that specialty auctions are now the way to go.