Valuation guides
How to work out what something is really worth: the method, the markings to look for, and honest ranges for the things people actually find and flip, from Pokémon cards, sports cards and Labubus to sneakers, vintage tees, video games, vinyl and Hot Wheels.
How to Find Out What an Antique Is Worth
Learn the sold-listings method for valuing antiques, why asking prices are meaningless, and how to research marks, condition and comparable sales yourself.
Are My Pokémon Cards Worth Anything? How to Check, and Which Ones Actually Are
Most old Pokémon cards are worth cents. A few are worth thousands. How to tell 1st Edition, Shadowless and Unlimited apart, why grading matters, and how to find the real price.
Are Old Baseball Cards Worth Anything? Which Sports Cards Actually Sell
Cards from the late 80s and early 90s are mostly worth pennies. Vintage stars, true rookies and clean graded cards are where the money is. How to sort, grade and price sports cards.
Is My Labubu Real? How to Spot a Fake and What It's Actually Worth
Fake Labubus ("Lafufus") are everywhere. How to check the teeth, face, foot stamps, box and QR code, plus what real Labubus resell for now that the hype has cooled.
Which Sneakers Are Worth Reselling? How to Check Value and Spot Fakes
Most used sneakers sell for less than retail. Deadstock pairs, the right Jordans, Dunks and limited collaborations sell for more. How to find the style code, check sold prices, judge condition and avoid fakes.
Is Vintage Clothing Worth Money? Band Tees, Levi's and How to Date a Tag
Most secondhand clothing is worth a few dollars, but real vintage band tees, old Levi's and workwear can sell for hundreds. How to date clothing by tags and stitching, spot reprints and check prices.
Are Old Video Games Worth Money? What Sells, and How to Check
Most old games sell for a few dollars loose. Complete-in-box copies, sealed games, rare titles and consoles can sell for far more. How to identify value, spot fakes and check real prices.
Are Your Old Vinyl Records Worth Money? How to Find the Valuable Ones
Most secondhand LPs sell for a few dollars. First pressings, rare genres and clean copies can sell for much more. How to identify a pressing, grade condition and check real sold prices.
Which Hot Wheels Are Worth Money? Redlines, Treasure Hunts and What to Look For
Most Hot Wheels are worth a dollar or two. Redlines from 1968 to 1977, Super Treasure Hunts and rare variations can be worth far more. How to identify them and check real prices.
Are Old Playboy Magazines Worth Anything? Which Issues Actually Have Value
Most old Playboys are worth $10 to $50. The 1953 first issue, early 1954 issues and a few famous covers are worth hundreds to thousands. How to tell.
Which Old Coins Are Actually Worth Money
Most old coins are worth face value or a little over. Here is what really drives coin value: mint marks, key dates, grade and silver content, plus what not to do.
Are Old Stamps Worth Anything? How to Tell Which Ones Are Valuable
Most old stamps are worth pennies, and most 20th-century US mint stamps are worth face value. Here is what makes a stamp valuable, how to check condition, and how to value a collection.
Vintage Pyrex Value: What Patterns Are Worth
Which vintage Pyrex patterns sell for real money, which are worth $15, how to date a backstamp, and why dishwasher damage destroys the price.
Are Beanie Babies Worth Anything? An Honest Answer
Most Beanie Babies sell for a few dollars. Here is what actually carries value, how to read tags and errors, and why those $10,000 listings are meaningless.
Depression Glass Value: Patterns, Colours and Prices
How to identify Depression glass by pattern and colour, spot reproductions, and what it really sells for. Most pieces run $10 to $40, and here is why.