Will snow globe collections give you profit in the future?

Question

I have a snow globe collection (not much, just 18) but I heard from somewhere that if you have a collection and you sell it when you're older, it's gonna be worth more the cost when you bought them. Does that also work for snow globes? I also just started a coin and smiley things collection. Will that also work for those?

Answer 1

No, not really. The only reason something becomes collectible is that it's rare, and nothing will be rare anymore because everyone is collecting everything hoping to make a profit. Collect because you love something, and then pass it on to your grandchildren. They will love it because you did.

Meanwhile, I love these Pipka snow globes.
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Answer 2

Collecting something you love is always fun. However forecasting their worth is tricky. Some collections hold their value better than others. I find that the more rare the item is, chances are in the future it will be more valuable. However, I collect movie and sci fi props. If you have a fond memory of how you attained an item (say like your grandmother gave it to you), it will be a tough decision to sell it. If you are collecting items to sell later.....I'd call it more "investing" than collecting. Collect something that you like and which brings a smile to your face.

Answer 3

no person. If i became in a snow globe i could drown and die and then the guy who owns the snow globe could say, "Why did I ever purchase this disgusting snow globe with a dull man or woman in it?"

Answer 4

Dunno much about the $$
But my daughter is a sno globe collector too..
We buy them where we see them..
good collecting to you...
peAce