Most Valuable Banknotes: Currency at Auction
Vintage toy collection The market for collectible banknotes has expanded substantially over the past two decades, driven by professional grading, dedicated auction houses, and a growing collector base across Europe, North America, and Asia.…
Most Valuable Vintage Toys: From Star Wars to Hot Wheels
Vintage toy collection Vintage toy collecting has produced auction prices that make headlines. The toys our parents treated as inexpensive playthings now command thousands and tens of thousands at specialist sales.
Most Valuable Vintage Video Games: A Collector’s Guide
Sealed retro video games Vintage video games have moved from a children’s pastime to a collectables category that rivals fine art at the top of the market.
The Best Pokémon Cards for Beginners: Where to Start Collecting
Sports trading cards Starting a Pokémon card collection in 2026 is more rewarding than at any time in the hobby’s history.
The Best Pokémon Sets to Collect: A Set-by-Set Buyer’s Guide
Pokemon trading cards Pokémon has released over one hundred trading card sets in English alone since 1999, with the Japanese parent line releasing many more.
Most Valuable Pokémon Promo Cards: Black Star and Beyond
Sports trading cards Promotional Pokémon cards — distributed outside of standard booster packs through events, magazines, retail tie-ins and tournament prizes — include some of the most valuable cards in the hobby.
The Five Most Recognisable Comic Book Covers of All Time
Vintage first edition books Intermediate Some comic-book covers transcend the medium and become part of broader cultural memory — reproduced on posters, t-shirts, museum exhibitions, and academic studies of 20th-century print art.
Affordable Vintage Watches Under $2,000
Iconic watch dials Intermediate The vintage watch market is dominated by headlines about six-figure Daytonas and Patek perpetual calendars. The day-to-day reality of the hobby is far more interesting and far more accessible.
Best First Trading Card Sets for New Collectors
Sports trading cards Beginner Choosing a first set matters more than choosing a first card. The right starter set teaches a beginner about packaging, parallels, inserts, and grading without exposing them to the volatile high-end market.
Most Collectible Vintage Chronograph Watches
Iconic watch dials Vintage chronograph wristwatches occupy the most desired tier of the watch collecting world. This reference list covers the consistently top-performing references at major auction houses. 1.