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Collectibles
Will the sports collectibles market have another good year?
by
Matt Levin
Jan 5, 2022
The trading card business has soared during the pandemic. In the future, innovation may help drive growth.
Remembering Downriver Rookie, a beloved Michigan sports-card shop
by
Rose Conlon
Sep 1, 2021
"You can almost smell the cards when you think about it hard enough," said high school teacher Ken Cameron.
Baseball card collecting during pandemic hits prices out of the park
Nov 11, 2020
Nostalgia, art and investment potential have led to an increase in the sports card market, one expert says.
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.
For public good, not for profit.
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.