The Rarest Furbies That Are Worth A Ton Of Money
The animatronic Furby was launched in 1998, shelved in 2017, and made a comeback in 2023 for its 25th anniversary. Here are the rarest of the bunch.
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The Unexpected Value Of Your Old Stamps Today
Linn's Stamp News estimates there are ~5 million U.S. stamp collectors. If you want to join in with your stamps, here's what you need to know about the hobby.
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The Unexpected Value Of Your Old Concert Posters Today
Given the fact that ephemera like concert posters weren't meant to last, it's not surprising to find some hold particular value as pieces of history.
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Valuable Sports Cards That May Be Hiding In Your Closet
These five cards are ones fans (and readers) were likely to come across in their time. Their high values? The result of who the athletes would become.
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The Unexpected Value Of Your Old Beanie Babies Today
Everyone knows Beanie Babies with their heart-shaped Ty tags. In the '90s, they were all the craze, but only some have held on to their collectible value.
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The Unexpected Value Of Old Video Game Consoles Today
Video gaming at home dates back more than 50 years, to 1972. However, the systems on this list are a bit more recent: three from the 1990s and two from 2000.
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The Most Valuable Retro Video Games Ever Sold
"Pong" in 1975 was the first video game to capture the attention of gamers. As for the most expensive titles ever sold? Those hail from the 1980s and '90s.
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Your Harry Potter Book Set Could Be Worth A Ton A Money
2023 marked the 25th anniversary for the "Harry Potter" series. The fact that over 500 million books have been sold makes the rare edition even more valuable.
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These VHS Tapes Of Classic Movies Are Worth A Ton Of Money
For over two decades, VHS was how we watched movies at home. While the format is obsolete today, certain titles are still selling at auction, for a lot.
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The Unexpected Value Of A PEP Cereal Box Today
PEP was a whole-wheat breakfast cereal introduced by Kellogg's in 1923 as a rival to Wheaties. And like Wheaties, some PEP boxes are collectible today.
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The Most Valuable Monopoly Board Game Ever Made
Over 275 million Monopoly sets have sold since its debut. As for the most valuable Monopoly board game, there's only one and it's in the Smithsonian.
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The Unexpected Price Of Game Boy Games Today
Game Boy came out on April 21, 1989, more than 35 years ago. The rarer the game, the more valuable, with the two most valuable being about a root vegetable.
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Funko Pop! Figures That Are Worth A Ton Of Money
Since debuting at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con, Funko Pop! figures have been collectible, with some limited-edition Funkos worth tens of thousands of dollars.
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The Oldest Coin In Circulation
The oldest coin in circulation isn't American, and "oldest" likely doesn't mean what you think. We'll explain, as well as go over the coin's design and history.
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McDonald's Happy Meal Toys That Are Worth A Ton Of Money
McDonald's always have Happy Meals. In fact, the kid-friendly box with a free toy inside didn't debut until 39 years after the chain was founded in 1940.
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The Unexpected Value Of Your Old iPod Today
The iPod came out over 22 years ago, in October 2021. When it did, the portable media player, capable of holding 1,000 songs, changed how we listened to music.
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What Do All The Symbols On The $1 Bill Actually Mean?
The $1 bill's design, especially its reverse, is filled with meaning. In fact, it took six years and three special committees to come up with the final design.
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This Is The Most Valuable Comic Ever Sold
In 1938, a comic book cost 10 cents. Accounting for inflation, that would be $2.20 today, a time when rare copies are going for millions and smashing records.
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This Is The Most Valuable Autograph Ever Sold
In 2018, a 1939 baseball with the signatures of 11 Hall of Famers sold for $623,369. The most valuable autograph ever sold, however, went for 15.7 times that.
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Why Is 'In God We Trust' On US Currency?
The history of the country's motto "In God We Trust" appearing on U.S. currency dates back over 160 years, though its inclusion on all money is more recent.
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The Unexpected Value Of The $100,000 Bill Today
It's true the Bureau of Engraving & Printing once printed a $100,000 bill, the highest denomination ever issued. However, it's a bill you don't want to own.
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US Cash Isn't Actually Made Out Of What You Think
While U.S. bills are commonly referred to as paper money, they aren't actually paper. A hint to their true composition lies in the fact that you can iron them.
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The Real Reason US Money Is Green
As the world's reserve currency, the U.S. dollar is instantly recognizable by its green color, which dates back to the Civil War. Why green? For security.
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The Real Reason They Stopped Regularly Printing $2 Bills
The humble $2 bill has a fascinating history that involves crooked politicians, back-door deals. and a wide range of urban legends.
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