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- Morgan Cutolo
- Clothing. If you own any first editions or first releases of popular clothing items, hold onto them. They could be worth a lot of money in a few years. Shoes are a good example.
- Art collaborations. Another thing you should keep an eye out for that could be worth a lot more money in the future is art collaborations, says Patrick van der Vorst, CEO & Founder of Value My Stuff, the world’s number one appraisal site.
- First edition books. When a book first comes out, only a limited number of copies are printed because no one knows how well it will sell. If you’re able to get your hands on a first edition of a new book that could potentially become very popular, you could make a lot of money off of it in the future.
- Wine and spirits. Even if you’re not a wine connoisseur, you may be able to buy a cheap bottle of wine that could be worth a fortune in the future. Graves says that it’s important to look at the market trends and note how brands position themselves.
- Funko Pop Figures
- McDonald's Items
- Recent First Edition Books
- Cereal Boxes
- First-Gen Amazon Echo
- 2016 Election Newspapers
- Instant Photos
- Designer Goods from Mass Retailers
- Dyson Supersonic Hairdryer
- Nintendo DS
If you've never heard of Funko Pops, just dive into the nearest group of kids or collectors and ask for an explainer. What you'll hear is that Pops are cool vinyl toys that depict celebrities, or characters from movies and TV. While many Funko Pops are mass-produced, others are made in very small quantities and are usually available only at toy fai...
McDonald's Happy Meal toys have been known to set off collector frenzies, but more mundane items from Mickey D's can be worth putting aside, too, especially if they're scarce or are likely to disappear. The fast-food giant has begun shifting from plastic straws to paper ones, because of environmental concerns. In the U.K., where paper straws are al...
Having the ability to spot a future best-seller right out the gate can be a talent worth a great deal of cash. When a new book's first edition is printed, publishers tend to release just a relatively small number of copies in order to gauge public demand. Consequently, first editions of popular books such as the Harry Potterseries are relatively ra...
Are you sure you want to toss that empty cereal box in your recycling bin? You might want to put it in the back of the closet instead, to sell it later on. The history of pop culture can be told through cereal boxes, and collectors pay big money for vintage specimens featuring celebrities, popular cartoon characters, or unusual mail-away or in-the-...
Anyone who still has a first-generation Amazon Echo speaker with Alexa and is thinking of upgrading should not toss out the old one or drop it off at the nearest thrift store. In fact, you might want to go buy an older model, if you can find one — and stash it away. At the rate the technology is growing, it's likely that a first-gen Echo may quickl...
About the only thing that people across political lines agree on about the 2016 presidential election is that the outcome was stunning. It was one of those turning-point moments that have made its mark in U.S. history. Americans wanting to own a piece of that history are already buying up newspapers from Nov. 9, 2016, the morning after Election Day...
Though practically every phone now gives you the ability to take pictures, people are still buying cameras, including Polaroid-style instant cameras that will print you a photo on the spot. Those instant pics are worth saving, judging from the current interest in old Polaroids and old 35 mm photo slides. It's true: In the future, someone may want t...
Every now and then, a mass-market retailer such as Target, H&M and Uniqlo will partner with a celebrity or a design house — and shelves and racks are quickly emptied. In 2015, Target stores offered special items from the resortwear company Lilly Pulitzer, and the merch sold out almost instantly. It was a similar story in 2007, when H&M rolled out a...
Rest assured that you're not alone if you're thinking, Seriously? A hairdryer?Though it may seem odd, the recently released Dyson Supersonic hairdryer may be worth keeping for the long haul, because it might one day be considered iconic. The hairdryer currently retails for $429 at the Dyson website. The sleek, revolutionary design of the Dyson Supe...
You can still score a brand-new Nintendo DS for well under $100 online. And if there's anything we've learned from video gaming technology, it's that what's cheap today may be worth a nice chunk of change down the line. As gaming systems are trashed in favor of newer models, the old ones become far rarer as the decades roll on. And there will alway...
- Doug Whiteman
Aug 28, 2024 · Trying to identify popular items and figure out which products to offer on your online store? Here are some suggestions based on recent data.
- Clothing is the most purchased item in the world. Whether its clothing for women, men or children, the industry is booming. It makes up 2% of the w...
- Small items, like jewelry and sunglasses, have high margins because they’re relatively inexpensive to acquire, sell, and ship.
- By using tools like Google Trends, you can identify popular products based on consumers’ search queries.
- Cynthia Measom
- Cereal Boxes. Jamie Penney, the CEO of Action Sporter, said most people don’t realize the value of cereal boxes from a collector’s perspective. “There’s an element of pop culture in cereal boxes from the [1960s] to the ’90s, which makes them potentially high-value investments,” he said.
- Sneakers. Melissa Fiorentino, professional stylist and trends forecaster at Editors Faves, said sneakers — especially limited-edition Nike basketball shoes or those made in collaborations with celebrities, other brands and basketball players — could potentially be worth a fortune later.
- Vintage Clothing. Adam Garfield, marketing director at Hairbro, said that investing in vintage clothing can not only be a fun hobby but also a smart financial move.
- Original Artwork. “Original artwork from emerging artists can be a smart investment, as their work can increase in value as their reputation grows,” said Liam Davis, art historian at Art File Magazine.
75 items you have at home that could be worth a fortune Get a headstart on your spring cleaning and earn some money in the process! Whether you decide to organize your attic or garage, the hunt for buried treasure could be much closer than you imagined.
May 7, 2019 · If you're looking to invest a small amount of money for a potentially large future profit, your first choice should be to get into the stock market. But you also might look to the super market...
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Jul 26, 2024 · 1. Kitchenware. One place to look for hidden household treasures is your kitchen. One common brand that can be worth quite a bit of money, and has a following of dedicated collectors, is Pyrex....
