Comments on: Rinker on Collectibles: Is There a Baby Boomer Bubble?

By: Whimzy Thyme Vintage

Whimzy Thyme Vintage — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:49:53 +0000

Great information. Seeing a generation alot less interested in collectibles and antiques makes me sad. It seems like the young people in my family is only interested in the next ipad, video game, i phone, etc.

By: Ken Hatfield

Ken Hatfield — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:58:46 +0000

While I agree that some pop culture collectibles will eventually decrease in value, I can’t believe that holds true for high end comic books. No matter how long I live, I will never be able to afford a copy of Action No. 1, Detective No. 27, Fantastic 4 No. 1 or Amazing Fantasy No. 15.

By: Rebekah Kaufman

Rebekah Kaufman — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:32:57 +0000

Very, very interesting.

I follow the vintage Teddy bear and Steiff market very closely. I have noted a tremendous interest in Steiff bears from the late 1940′s-early 1960′s. Many people who had these bears as children are now interested in having them again as adults, or giving them to children and grandchildren, as sort of a legacy gift. As a result… prices and demand are really on the upswing.

Of course, the really early bears (1904 and onward) are still of great interest, and prices seem to be going up a little from a recent period of decline.

By: Shawn Surmick

Shawn Surmick — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:18:33 +0000

Another great article! This is another question that appears on a lot of internet pop culture collecting forums, especially concerning vintage comic books. By the way, there was a PEZ collecting museum that closed. It was in PA (my home state), but I am unsure as to the exact reason of the closure (without researching it). Thanks again, Harry!