I go into my collection room and my blood pressure goes down.
I enjoy looking at all my things.
Blake Kennedy, auctioneer, appraiser and co-owner of Kennedy Brothers Auctions in St. Petersburg, Florida, agreed.
During Joel Magee’s event, DC comic books were appraised, including this 1977 Enter the Lost World of the Warlord. Chris Zuppa/The Penny Hoarder
Some people will collect and say its an investment.
But most people like to collect what they remember, he said.
Victorian furniture, on the other hand, is no longer popular.
Kennedy advises trying eBay to sell a single item.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Things can bring more in person when you see people bidding on it in real time, he said.
Magees personal collection of nostalgia has brought him extra happiness since February.
The enamel white prototype Custom Camaro Hot Wheels car is one of just 16 produced by Mattel in 1968.
Unless you think its worth $200 or more, its not worth getting graded, he said.
But how do you know the worth to decide if it should be graded?
Magee said these factors make comics more valuable.
Cars with red lines on the tires are worth more than those without because they are the older models.
Hes seen a single car with red lines sell for $250.
A Goodyear sign at a Kennedy Brothers auction brought $750 a few years back.
Figurines
Lladros still do okay better than Hummels, Kennedy said.
Figurines tend to bring more when sold as a group.
Pez candy dispensers
The more iconic the character the more valuable they are, Magee said.
Green Hornet and Superman are worth more than Betty Boop.
For his part, Kennedy will pass.
I dont even want to see them, he said.
Mickey Mouse tends to do the best.
I sold a Planet of the Apes one for $85.
Dolls after the 1960s arent in demand.
As collectors of various items die off, the demand for certain items fades too.
Values depend on what younger generations are picking up, Magee said.
Hot Wheels, Star Wars, comics, they are all staying relevant.
When you log into your bank account, how do your savings look?
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
