Comments on: What makes a particular item popular as a collectible at any given time? http://www.programmecollector.com/what-makes-a-particular-item-popular-as-a-collectible-at-any-given-time/ Sun, 26 Dec 2010 09:31:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: AllieB http://www.programmecollector.com/what-makes-a-particular-item-popular-as-a-collectible-at-any-given-time/#comment-413 AllieB Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:57:34 +0000 http://www.programmecollector.com/what-makes-a-particular-item-popular-as-a-collectible-at-any-given-time/#comment-413 Really, it all comes down to hype or the value of the item to collectors. I know in the case of heroclix (my husband plays) or Magic The Gathering Cards, it comes down to the playability of the clix or card and the best powers or stats for the point cost. Other times it's a limited edition "we're only making 100" type thing. So I think it varies in the subject matter. Really, it all comes down to hype or the value of the item to collectors. I know in the case of heroclix (my husband plays) or Magic The Gathering Cards, it comes down to the playability of the clix or card and the best powers or stats for the point cost. Other times it’s a limited edition “we’re only making 100″ type thing. So I think it varies in the subject matter.

]]> By: The Muse http://www.programmecollector.com/what-makes-a-particular-item-popular-as-a-collectible-at-any-given-time/#comment-412 The Muse Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:17:28 +0000 http://www.programmecollector.com/what-makes-a-particular-item-popular-as-a-collectible-at-any-given-time/#comment-412 Media hype, just like paparazzi with celebrities. Beanie Babies were it a few years ago and Elmo. They are in short supply and that raises the demand. Media hype, just like paparazzi with celebrities.

Beanie Babies were it a few years ago and Elmo. They are in short supply and that raises the demand.

]]> By: stark_raving1 http://www.programmecollector.com/what-makes-a-particular-item-popular-as-a-collectible-at-any-given-time/#comment-411 stark_raving1 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:44:09 +0000 http://www.programmecollector.com/what-makes-a-particular-item-popular-as-a-collectible-at-any-given-time/#comment-411 Simple. The fickleness of the general public. Simple. The fickleness of the general public.

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