cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/15669474
This could be something that you bought for a higher price than what most people would guess based on the item, or it could be something you bought for a normal price that has gained significant value as time has gone on.
What made me think of this question is a LEGO minifigure I got with my “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” disc. It is Bilbo Baggins in a blue coat that was apparently only sold in that movie box only at Target stores. Even considering the exclusivity, I would have guessed maybe $10-20 for such a tiny piece of plastic, but there are sold listings on eBay from $80 to $225. I could possibly even get towards the higher end of that number since I still have everything in the original box in good condition. It’s not worth a ton compared to some other items people may own, but I think most people would not expect nearly that amount.
I have a few 3" tall pieces of vinyl that somehow seem to still be worth $500+ ea.
My wife and I dealt with some grief one summer by buying Pop figures. But we now have a bunch of figures that are still selling for $500 mint in box. Most of them have been opened and displayed, but we’ve got 5 that are MIB and all but one were purchased at the retail ($10). We were in it for the chase, so finding things at retail price was part of it. It was a great distraction.
I hope you and your wife are doing better now! I collected Pops for a while (mostly just characters that I liked) and got a few expensive ones, but nowhere near that price tag.
Thank you.