Do you remember watching Antique Roadshow with your grandparents and learning how much vintage items are worth? That show, and many others, made it look easy to score cash on antique finds. Though you may not own vintage items, you still have the opportunity for a big payout. Read on to learn more about which collectibles have gained the most value over time.
Action Figures
Your old Spiderman or Batman figure may be worth money someday! Action figures are more than children’s toys; they’re also popular collector’s items. Depending on the rarity and condition, people go to great lengths to collect certain valuable figurines. And if you have figures in good condition, store them away because you can rack in thousands of dollars in the future.
Model Cars
Did you know that model cars increase in value within years of being out of production? With good care, you can own a piece of history and make a decent buck (one day)! However, many factors can influence the model’s future value. For instance, recent trends are one thing that changes the value of model cars over time. When famous race car drivers retire, their vehicles and model cars become popular and increase in value.
Star Wars Collectibles
“May the force be with you.” Star Wars fans (and pop culture followers) instantly recognize this line from the famous cultural phenomenon. This multimedia franchise follows the story of Luke Skywalker’s quest to become a Jedi. And if you have a collection of items from the original trilogy, you could have toys worth a lot of money! According to CNN, one fan received $505,202 for his collection of 600 Star Wars items. Of course, the condition of figurines and items determines their worth. Someday, your figurines may lead to a big payout!
Movie Memorabilia
Movie memorabilia is another example of collectibles that have gained the most value over time. Posters, action figures, props, and other items increase in value. On top of that, they’re highly sought after, even decades after the film’s release. For example, Bonham’s Turner Classic Movie auction sold the Cowardly Lion costume from The Wizard of Oz for $3 million!