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The Age of Nostalgia: How Modern Collectibles are Redefining the Market

What Is It Worth?

Sales figures at major auction houses and online marketplaces tell the story. Items that are in pristine condition, with no signs of wear or damage and in original packaging, are usually worth more than those that show signs of age or use. The condition of a collectible can have a significant impact on its value.

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Collecting Antique Maps: Navigating the Cartographic Treasures of the Past

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Sold for €600 via Burgersdijk & Niermans (May 2023). As the Age of Exploration dawned so did demand for maps among intrepid explorers. Sold for £1,500,000 via Bonhams (November 2023). million at Bonhams’ Islamic and Indian Art Sale in December 2023. COSA, JUAN de la. Manuscript World map in facsimile).

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Sonny Angels: Tiny Dolls Bringing Big Joy to Collectors

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INSPIRED BY ANOTHER ICONIC DOLL The toys-for-adults market is booming right now—so much so that, for the first time, demand for playthings from those over the age of 18 has surpassed the demand from preschoolers. billion in sales from January to April 2024. These can sell for $500 or more.

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Estée Lauder Solid Perfumes: Buy Them or Leave Them?

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From the costume jewelry I’ve amassed in abundance to compacts, purses , and perfume bottles, I could never resist picking up a fun lady’s accessory, regardless of age. I still look for them when making flea market and estate sale rounds. Some of these are older, and some are newer. And when I say new, they’re practically brand new.

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WorthPoint Indices: Movie Posters

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click to expand) Movie Posters: Valuable Art Forms in a Digital Age Movie posters, i.e., the leaders in entertainment ephemera, are collected for various reasons, including for their art, their place in cinematic history, and as a nostalgic piece of memorabilia.

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WorthPoint Indices: Movie Stills

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click to expand) A Glossy Glimpse into Hollywood’s Golden Age Movie stills, also known as production and publicity stills, are photographs captured either on or off of film sets during production. Some of the most popular movie stills are those from the Golden Age of Hollywood, i.e., the 1920s through the 1950s. percent) and 2023 (3.3

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How to Collect Pfaltzgraff Pottery in an Uncertain Market

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Nearly 70 percent of sales came from the Gourmet, Heritage, and Yorktowne lines. “By all appearances, they have no real care for the actual average sale price and only care what they can get away with charging,” she said, which upends the fair market value and creates a hostile reselling environment.