Appreciation in value: What you should collect today to profit from later
Whether it's an iPhone or a video game: what was once part of everyday life can later be auctioned off for record sums. But how do you find out what could be worth a lot one day? Three experts give tips.
A rare, first-generation iPhone in its original packaging sold for a record $190,000 in 2023, a significant increase from its original price of $499 in 2007. The phone had only 4GB of storage, a less popular version than the 8GB model. Other vintage items, such as technical devices, toys, collectible cards, and comics, have also become highly valuable over time.
Jacco Scheper, head of Heritage Auctions Europe, attributes the high value of these items to their rarity, condition, nostalgia, and strong brand recognition. Pokémon cards, including a rare Pikachu Illustrator Card, have sold for millions of dollars, with one selling for $16.5 million earlier this year.
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