Last time I TRIED to use the ZX Spectrum to check it actually worked I had a TV with a bloody Aerial socket at the back of it so could plug it in OK.The original rubber keys one, boxed and fully working has got to be over £100 plus more for the games
I've got an Atari 2600 hibernating in a cupboard somewhere. Need to dig that out at some point. Question is - will it work with a modern telly?
While we're on the subject, my friend my friend buys and sells vintage toys of the 80s and 90s. If anyone has any Starwars, He-Man, Thundercats, Lego or Action Man to sell let me know.
Hard to say. I don't know if kids are really into those sorts of toys now like when I was a boy. and we all used to run around the playground pretending to be He-man and Skeletor. But I think things from the franchises like Harry Potter and Doctor Who could be sought after in the future by old millennials trying to relive their childhood and collect all the things they never had a chance to when they were little.Do you think those sort of branded toys bought in 2022 will be worth much in say 2050?
I tend to think with this stuff that its all about having the original line toys that come out when the TV series did
Gaming is a big area now and growing, older computers are sort after and do have valueNot sure if its worth any money (probably not) but I STILL have a ZX Spectrum 48k fully boxed with about 30 games also fully boxed which my grandparents used to own back in the 90s and some how it's now in a cupboard in Leeds!!
Prob worth about £8 lol
There are some lines that sell out quickly and so have an increased value but much of it is a get in get out market, so buy now and sell as demand increases rather than keeping for investment, but there are still some that can be held and will increase, mainly toys that have limited distribution across the world.Do you think those sort of branded toys bought in 2022 will be worth much in say 2050?
I tend to think with this stuff that its all about having the original line toys that come out when the TV series did
Just make sure it works and put it back in the loft.Not sure if its worth any money (probably not) but I STILL have a ZX Spectrum 48k fully boxed with about 30 games also fully boxed which my grandparents used to own back in the 90s and some how it's now in a cupboard in Leeds!!
Prob worth about £8 lol
I'm not sure the williams clio would, but I'd offer my right bollock for a great condition v6 clio. That would go in my imaginary barn.Agree with all of those. I would add to the list: the smart roadster, Audi R8, Civic type R and Mitsubishi EVO. I like the new Mx5 too although there are lots around. Maybe some of the limited edition tuned hot hatches, like the Clio Williams too. Not sure they will ever make versions of electric cars like that.
Which brings me to another point to consider though..... What about availability of petrol in 10 years time? At some point petrol stations are going to start disappearing as demand falls and electric cars take over.
I need more than 1 hand to count the number of Atari 2600s I've got!The original rubber keys one, boxed and fully working has got to be over £100 plus more for the games
I've got an Atari 2600 hibernating in a cupboard somewhere. Need to dig that out at some point. Question is - will it work with a modern telly?
There are some lines that sell out quickly and so have an increased value but much of it is a get in get out market, so buy now and sell as demand increases rather than keeping for investment, but there are still some that can be held and will increase, mainly toys that have limited distribution across the world.
My brother is a 'comic' fan...if it isn't a mainstream comic then I struggle to get interested but he has tons. They are all read though, so not primarily as an 'investment'.Another great investment is comic books - they are becoming something that large investment companies are looking at. Many of the older books, especially with first appearances of characters (the rise of movies and TV shows have massively help with this), will ensure that certain books will always increase in value and can be a really good way to invest spare money.
Toys have been mentioned and this is a really good time to buy older vintage toys to store away. Star Wars has become an investment opportunity with many people buying bulk loads just to store for retirment as they will increase in value and will always sell.
There is a guy on my local FB selling group is always after this stuff.While we're on the subject, my friend my friend buys and sells vintage toys of the 80s and 90s. If anyone has any Starwars, He-Man, Thundercats, Lego or Action Man to sell let me know.
I think some will - it will depend on what.Do you think those sort of branded toys bought in 2022 will be worth much in say 2050?
I tend to think with this stuff that its all about having the original line toys that come out when the TV series did
don't the first print Harry Potter books go for £££££ nowAnd, I do say it to lots of people, first edition books of well known authors can be good. I try to get signed first editions (if I can) as I feel I wont lose any money on them.
Gaming will always be big. as people get older they want to recapture their youth and have the disposable income to get stuff.Gaming is a big area now and growing, older computers are sort after and do have value
seeThere are some lines that sell out quickly and so have an increased value but much of it is a get in get out market, so buy now and sell as demand increases rather than keeping for investment, but there are still some that can be held and will increase, mainly toys that have limited distribution across the world.
Its not just HP but a lot do.don't the first print Harry Potter books go for £££££ now
yes they do
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets J K Rowling 1st First Edition | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets J K Rowling 1st First Edition at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.www.ebay.co.uk
tamagochis are now going up in value some selling fro £50 upwards...I think some will - it will depend on what.
I'm not sure if Tamagochis will ever be worth anything!
there is money to be made on these but again more of a short term than long term view, obviously they have created a new craze so in 20/30 years some will have value but they are in no ways something I would put money into at the moment for the future.I'm still not convinced on
bobbleheads
Funko pops
and all that jazz