15 Toys That Raked In Millions (And Even Billions) Of Dollars
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Fidget spinners and Squishmallows don't even crack the top 10.
Antiques and Collectibles That Have Lost Value
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Some antiques and collectibles that were once hot are now not but that doesn't mean they won't be in the future.
Valuable 1970s Toys to Look Out For
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The 1970s produced a treasure trove of valuable toys that continue to captivate collectors and enthusiasts today.
Valuable Collectibles from Your Favorite 70s TV Shows
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Collecting '70s TV show collectibles is like stepping into a time machine of groovy artifacts.
Most Valuable Elvis Collectibles for the King's Mega Fans
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These valuable Elvis collectibles offer a direct connection to the King's life, music and style.
Most Valuable Ken Dolls and Accessories
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There's a Ken doll for every season, and he can be worth a lot — just like his Barbie counterpart.
Most Valuable Starbucks Mugs
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Enjoy a financial jolt with these Starbucks mugs that are now popular collectibles.
Most Valuable Vintage Tupperware Containers
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Dive into the colorful world of vintage Tupperware collecting, and turn your kitchen into a time capsule of culinary history.
Exploring the World of Dangerous Collectibles and Antiques
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Sure, collecting old things is fun, but depending upon what you do with them, they can also be harmful to your health.
A Beginner's Guide to Coin Collecting
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If you're considering coin collecting as a hobby, these tips and tricks will get you started.
Most Valuable Vintage Matchbox Cars Worth 100 Times Their Original Price
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Some of the most valuable vintage Matchbox cars were originally samples.
An Insider's Guide to Treasure Hunting at the Goodwill Bins
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We won't gatekeep — the Goodwill Bins have some of the best hauls out there. Here's how to navigate them.
Most Valuable Washington Quarters, Ranked by Price
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Did you know that even modern-day Washington quarters can be valuable?
Most Valuable Lego Pirate Ships and Sets
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Cantonment, Fl, USA- June 13, 2015: Studio shot of Pirates of the Caribbean Lego pirate ship with figurines. Film franchise of Disney.
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Ahoy, matey! These Lego pirate ships and sets are worth a lot of treasure.
10 Most Valuable Standing Liberty Quarters
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These Standing Liberty quarters are the rarest and most valuable of their run.
How to Find the Most Valuable Engagement Rings
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The perfect engagement ring can become a treasured heirloom.
15 Most Valuable Wheat Pennies, Ranked
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You may still find one of these valuable wheat pennies in circulation.
Most Valuable Andy Warhol Art of All Time
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Andy Warhol died over 35 years ago, but he's still taking the art world by storm.
Valuable Vintage Living Room Lamps to Illuminate Your Life
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Antique and vintage living room lamps can add beauty to any home, but they aren't always affordable.
Most Valuable Toy Cars of All Time
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Many of these model cars are more valuable than the real thing.
Most Valuable Vintage Christmas Trees and Tree Toppers
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Bulbs and ornaments aren't the only vintage Christmas items that are worth money.
Most Expensive Bibles and Religious Books
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Bibles and other religious books and manuscripts were some of the first books in history, which makes them quite valuable.
Adorable and Valuable Rankin/Bass Collectibles
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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From a few hundred dollars to six figures, Rankin/Bass collectibles are a hot ticket for animation fans.
Most Valuable Barbie Accessories and Memorabilia
Blonde Fashion Doll
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We all know how popular Barbie dolls are with collectors, but Barbie accessories and memorabilia are also quite the collectibles.
Valuable 'Happy Days' Cast Collectibles That Will Take You Back
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Rock 'n' roll all week long with these cool "Happy Days" cast collectibles.
Your Old iPod Classic Could Be Worth Thousands
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Thanks to early 2000s nostalgia, iPod classics are valuable again.
Most Expensive Brady Bunch Collectibles, Ranked
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Here's the story of the most valuable Brady Bunch collectibles that have sold in recent years.
What Is the Most Expensive NFT Art Ever Sold?
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While their value is currently on shaky ground, these are the most expensive NFTs sold to date.
Most Valuable Antique Bottles, Ranked
Many old bottles are just pretty and decorative, but some do have real value.
Is the Princess Diana Beanie Baby Worth Anything?
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Twitter
The purple bear by Ty commemorating the "People’s Princess" is said to be quite valuable, but that's not necessarily the case.
Most Expensive Vases in the World
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The most expensive vase in the world is worth almost $50 million.
Most Valuable Beatles Memorabilia That Scream Beatlemania
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Nearly 60 years after their U.S. debut, Beatles memorabilia is still the most desirable among collectors.
Yes, Vintage Pyrex Can Be Seriously Valuable
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Vintage Pyrex is a hot — and pricey — collectible.
Most Expensive Uranium Glass Collectibles
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Curio and Craft
Facebook Marketplace
Uranium glass may be radioactive, but it's still a popular collectible.
These Vintage T-Shirts Are Worth a Lot of Money
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Could your old T-shirts buy your next car?
Most Valuable Buffalo Nickels, From Least to Most Expensive
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The Buffalo nickel’s value largely lies in whether or not it has a date.
Most Expensive Pianos of All Time, Ranked by Value
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People pay big bucks to own these unique pianos.
Most Valuable Jade Jewelry
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These necklaces, bracelets and rings aren't just beautiful.
14 Most Valuable Mercury Dimes, From Least to Most Expensive
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How closely have you looked at the dimes in your pocket?
Most Valuable Russian Nesting Dolls
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This folk art has more than sentimental value.
Everything You Need to Know About Jade Stone
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Beautiful beads made from natural green-yellow onyx, agate (layered chalcedony) stone with jade beads and Baltic amber jewelry on a gray surface. Retro composition.
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This is no ordinary rock.
What Are Cocobolo Desks? Everything You Need to Know About the Desk 'Better Call Saul' Made Popular
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Find out why everyone is talking about this desk.
Most Valuable Garbage Pail Kids Cards of All Time
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The Garbage Pail Kids were a pop culture phenomenon in the mid-1980s, and their trading cards remain hot commodities in the card collector's industry today.
How to Tell If a Diamond Is Real — Identifying Fake Diamonds
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Fake diamonds get more convincing every year.
Most Valuable Carnival Glass Antiques
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Does your family have any of these in its China cabinet?
How Can I Tell If My Kennedy Half-Dollar is Silver?
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US American Kennedy Half Dollar Coin Stack
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Many Kennedy half-dollar coins are made of .900 fine silver.
30 Most Expensive Vintage Motorcycles, Ranked by Value
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Sales of vintage motorcycles have doubled since 2000, and prices only continue to rise.
Kennedy Half-Dollar Value and Other Answers to Coin Questions
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Here's everything you need to know about one of America's favorite coins — the Kennedy half-dollar.
Rare Squishmallows That Are Very Valuable
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How much are Squishmallows worth? More than you think.
35 Old McDonald's Toys That Are Actually Worth Money
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Are any of these McDonald's toys still in your old bedroom?
Most Valuable Easter Decor Collectibles
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These are the most valuable Easter decorations and collectibles in history.
Most Valuable Hummel Figurines
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Phoenix, United States- July 25, 2011: This porcelain collectible figurine is entitled, "Playmates." The series of figures were manufactured in the 1930's based on the drawings of Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel.
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Are these figurines collecting dust in your closet?
Top 30 Most Valuable Morgan Silver Dollars
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The value of collectible Morgan silver dollars varies widely, with some fetching as much as $300,000.
Most Valuable Lego Cars
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Some of these Lego cars could buy you a real car.
Most Valuable Antique Swords
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A Bonhams employee holds a massive Indian Processional Headsman's sword of the 19th century, beside body armour during a photo call for Bonhams' Antique Arms and Armour sale in London, Monday, May 24, 2021. The sword is estimated to fetch 4,000-5,000, british pounds, 5,600-7,000 US dollars.( AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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AP
Consider your wallet vanquished.
Most Valuable Cabbage Patch Dolls
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You'll need to empty out your wallet, piggy bank and bank accounts if you want to "adopt" these valuable Cabbage Patch dolls.
55 Most Valuable Tonka Toys of All Time
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That old metal dump truck might actually be worth something.
Most Valuable Gold Coins by Date
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Check out some of the most valuable gold coins around the world.
Most Valuable Collector's Items in History
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Pez Candy Co. president Scott McWhinnie shows-off the various Pez candy character dispensers on display at the Pez booth at the 43rd annual National Candy Wholesalers Assosiation convention in Boston July 29, 1988. (AP Photo/Paula Scully)
PAULA SCULLY
AP
Little things can be worth big money.
Rare Dollar Bills and Coins No Longer in Circulation
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Do you have any of these discontinued coins or bills in your currency collection?
30 Most Expensive Green Gemstones, Ranked by Price
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Green gemstones are believed to symbolize harmony and healing — only part of the reason they’re so expensive.
Most Valuable Birthstones, From Least to Most Expensive
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Real Gems Including Sapphire, Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, Citrine, Tourmaline, Peridot, Aquamarine, Topaz and Blue Zircon.
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Just one of these birthstones could buy a mansion.
Most Valuable Vintage Guitars of All Time
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Many of the world’s most expensive guitars belonged to rock and roll legends.
Most Valuable Metal Detector Finds, Ranked by Price
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You never know what types of buried treasure you'll happen upon. These metal detector finds fetched a hefty price.
Most Valuable Vintage Christmas Ornaments
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You won't believe how much these decorations are worth.
71 Vintage Christmas Decorations That Are Very Valuable
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These Christmas collectibles are worth a small fortune.
Weirdest Board Games for Kids of All Time
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They are definitely the most unusual board games ever made.
Most Valuable Thanksgiving Decorations That Are Collectibles
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Give thanks for these collectibles.
Most Valuable Bobblehead Dolls of All Time
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These valuable dolls are not to be played with.
Most Valuable Action Figures of All Time
The rarest toys are worth millions of dollars.
61 Most Valuable Halloween Collectibles
Merry Halloween. Vintage postcard. Printed in 1908.
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Who knew a creepy cat could be worth more than an iPad?
Most Valuable Thrift Store Finds of All Time
You never know what you'll find at a secondhand store.
Best Flea Markets in the United States
Looking for a unique collectible? Here's where to find one.
125 Most Valuable Beanie Babies
There's still a market for these cuddly stuffed animals.
Most Expensive Shoes in the World
The most expensive shoes in the world will have you walking to the bank for a loan.
40 Most Valuable Transformers Toys
A new "Mega One-Step Bumblebee" Transformer is displayed at the Hasbro showroom during the American International Toy Fair in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Seth Wenig
AP
These robots in disguise are worth tons of money.
Most Valuable G.I. Joe Toys and Action Figures
These vintage G.I. Joe figures, vehicles and playsets can sell for thousands of dollars.
Most Valuable Silver Dollars Worth Money
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Are silver dollars worth anything? You better believe it.
Most Valuable Disney Collectibles in the World
The price of these Disney collectibles will make you say, "Oh, boy!"
Most Valuable Rare Disney Pins Worth Money
All Disney pins are cute, but these might make you rich.
Most Valuable Indian Head Pennies
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One of these coins is worth more than the average car.
15 Most Valuable Pennies Still in Circulation
A businessman holds up a penny on a white background showing savings and earnings.
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If you ever come across one of these rare pennies, don't use it on a parking meter.
25 Most Expensive Pokemon Cards
People are going crazy for Pokemon cards, and the most expensive ones cost well over $100,000.
Best Watches for Every Type of Woman
The best women's watches deliver functionality and style.
Work + Money's Top 10 Stories of 2020
Nothing was business as usual in 2020.
Most Profitable 1990s Collectibles Today
You might be surprised how valuable this stuff is.
What Legos Tell Us About World Economics
If you thought Legos were expensive in the U.S., wait till you find out how much they cost in Ecuador.
Biggest 'Storage Wars' Finds That Were Really Valuable
People leave some expensive things in storage lockers.
Best Toys of All Time
The toybox has more than just Legos and Barbies.
Greatest Classic Muscle Cars of All Time
In their heyday, these classic muscle cars turned every head in the parking lot. And they still do.
Most Valuable Media Franchises in the World
They began as simple ideas. Now these iconic brands move billions of dollars each year.
Most Valuable Stamps in the World
Pound for pound, these stamps are among the most expensive objects anywhere.
Most Valuable Hot Wheels Cars
Hot Wheels launched by Mattel in 1968 are sought-after collector’s items worth thousands of dollars.
Most Valuable Lunch Boxes of All Time
These lunch boxes will set you back way more than the cost of a couple of Happy Meals.
Most Expensive Space Memorabilia, Artifacts and Collectibles
Most space-flown artifacts remain property of their respective governments, so items that do enter the public orbit are incredibly desirable.
Most Valuable Pez Dispensers in the World
People are willing to pay a bonkers amount of cash for these childhood favorites.
Most Valuable Classic Cars of All Time
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Forget "Ford v Ferrari." When it comes to car lovers, it’s Ferrari vs. Ferrari.
Most Valuable Wrestling Toys and Action Figures
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Check your basements and storage bins — you might own a wrassler that’s worth a small fortune.
Most Valuable Vintage Pinball Machines
Pinball machines dating to the '70s and '80s, and particularly the '90s, are fueling nostalgia and finding treasured spots in collectors’ homes.
The $7.59 Million Coin That Was Never Meant to Be
The 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle has become one of the most mysterious and storied U.S. coins.
These Disneyland Collectibles Are Worth a Combined $3.2 Million
A legion of fanatical collectors goes crazy — and spends a ton of money — on artifacts from Walt’s original Magic Kingdom.
15 Pieces of Apple History Worth a Combined $5 Million
Enthusiasts of the tech company are willing to shell out a fortune for the earliest and most interesting products made by Steve Jobs and his teams.
20 Weird and Wonderful Items Sold at Celebrity Auctions
Elvis Presley’s bible, John Wayne's toupee and Katy Perry’s trampoline are among the interesting things collectors have snapped up.
U.S. Coins and Bills That Never Caught On With the Public
People in the U.S. simply haven’t wanted to use some forms of money.
Most Valuable Autographed Items in the World
The right signature can be worth millions.