Time For A Garage Sale: Collector’s Items That Aren’t Worth Keeping

Collecting often starts out of passion. It’s thrilling to get a new baseball card or win an auction for a rare toy. Sometimes, though, we keep collections thinking they might become valuable and pay off in the future. Unfortunately, unless the items are truly rare, that's usually not the case with what's on this list. Keep reading to decide if it's time to declutter your collection.

Beanie Babies

Ty Beanie Babies are a prime example of a hard-to-resist collectible. Once you get one Beanie Baby, you’re often tempted to collect more. Kids love them for their unique ‘bean’ stuffing, which sets them apart from typical plush toys.

In 1995, adults started collecting Beanie Babies as investments, hoping for high resale values. That year, these toys were resold on eBay for ten times their original price. However, as the fad faded, so did their value.