Let’s face it: you’re not going to find vintage soda signs hanging in the local drug store in today’s day and age. However, if you go back in time 75 to 100 years, these were quite common. For many years, soda signs were displayed in drug stores, soda shops, grocery stores, gas stations, and more. […]

It doesn’t matter if you’re young, old, or somewhere in between, there’s something about vintage wind up toy motorcycles that’s sure to put a smile on your face. Furthermore, if you happen to have any of these in storage or on display, you’ll be glad to know that they may hold some serious value. Vintage […]

Mass-produced stuffed toys from the modern era aren’t likely to fetch any money on the secondary market. However, if you shift your attention to vintage stuffed toys — such as those produced by Steiff — you may be surprised to find just how much value they carry. Steiff stuffed toys first entered the market in […]

In the early days of movie posters, these were used as advertisements to catch the attention of people passing by a movie theater. But soon enough, movie posters turned into something more. They turned into coveted collectibles that fetched top dollar. Here are some of the results from a recent Sotheby’s auction: Goldfinger movie poster […]

Baseball is considered by many to be “America’s Favorite Pastime.” And for that reason, baseball memorabilia continues to be a big hit among US-based collectors. While there are plenty of modern-day baseball collectibles to get your hands on, those from the past are often the most unique and valuable. Let’s take a look at some […]

In the mid-1700s, mantel clocks became popular in many parts of the world (with France leading the way). As the years passed, clockmakers began to design clocks with figural decorations, ranging from animals to mythical heroes to cherubs. Many figural clocks from the 18th and 19th centuries hold great value, with a recent auction sale […]