30+ Collector’s Items That Aren’t Worth Keeping

This article appeared in simplyurbans.com and has been published here with permission.

No longer are collectibles a hobby fueled by the notion of preserving history or inducing nostalgia. Collectors now actively seek out items that one day will fetch them a pretty penny in the resale market. From stamps to cookie jars, people have collected them all. Some items, though, have seen their value depreciate. Here are 40+ collectibles that aren't really worth keeping, after all.

Beanie Babies

Beanie babies have been a collectible item for a very long time now. The Ty toy collection has been a kids' favorite since the '80s.

In 1995, the craze caught on with adults, as Beanie Babies became financial investments due to their high resale values. The toys were flipped on eBay and sold for 10 times the original price! But, the fad died down quickly and so did their resale price!

Vinyl Records

Vinyls are cool collectibles, period. Sadly, though, they no longer hold the same rarity that they did once upon a time.

In 2017, Sony Entertainment announced that it would begin pressing vinyl records again, introducing an era of what is referred to as the 'vinyl revival.' So, unless you have a really rare and old record, you won't be making much money off vinyl records.

Norman Rockwell Collector Plates

One of the most famous press illustrators in the world, Norman Rockwell ruled the scenes during his time. His cover illustrations for The Saturday Evening Post entertained readers for over five decades.

Even though his paintings sell for millions of dollars, the same can't be said for the collected plates. These plates, featuring the artist's work, are worth no more than $10 each, according to Antique Trader. Well, it seems safe to say that this might not be the best choice for collectibles if you're looking to sell them someday.

Pez Dispensers

Some toys just don't meet collectible standards. Pez is the brand name of an Austrian candy and is associated with the manual candy dispensers that we've all come to know and love.

It does sound like the perfect item to build a collection off of, but sadly, these dispensers only go for a buck or two each. Even the rarest of them - like the limited edition Elvis Presley Pez dispenser collection - is valued at a very low $9.20. It hardly seems worth the hassle.