While some of us unwittingly accumulate certain things, usually as the result of gifts from family and friends, others set out to collect specific items, such as coins, stamps, or souvenir spoons. There often comes a time when the original owner of the collection moves on to other interests, or in the case of children’s items, moves out of the family home, leaving their dolls or action figure collection behind. While these things create clutter and eat up valuable space in your home, you may want to think twice before throwing them out. A Phoenix storage unit provides the perfect place to store collectibles that are likely to increase in value, keeping them safe and secure until the time is right to sell. Collections That Increase In Value According to Go Banking Rates, there are some collections that may seem unimportant, but fetch big money among collectors. Particularly if they are older and still in good shape. The following are six items that are likely to increase in value while kept in your Phoenix storage unit: Comic books: One of the more popular collectibles, comic books can fetch surprising sums among collectors, particularly if the book in question is rare and in its original packaging. A 1983 copy of Action Comics recently sold for close to one million dollars at a public auction. Stamps: October is National Stamp Collecting Month. While email may have put a dent in the amount of mail that gets sent, there is still a large market for rare and unusual stamps. The ‘Inverted Jenny’ stamp is one of the most highly sought, recently netting more than a million dollars from a private collector. Dolls and Action Figures: Most parents have an old box of Barbie’s or GI Joe collecting dust in the bottom of their child’s closet. While these items can fetch a decent price among collectors, it is often the ones still in their original packaging that get the big bucks. Toys and Board Games: In addition to dolls, other toys and board games are popular items. Themed toys from the 1940s to the 1980s are popular, while collections of classic board games can prompt a bidding war among aficionados on EBay. Coins: Collecting old coins is a fun hobby that can pay big dividends. Often handed down from older relatives, collections featuring rare and out of circulation coins are often worth big money through both private sales and auctions. To ensure you get what your collection is worth, have your coins appraised before selling. Baseball Cards: Collecting baseball cards is a timeless hobby, with different cards handed down between family members. Depending on the player and the year, individual cards can range in value from several thousand to over a million dollars. In addition to collections, there are other items that could increase in value while kept in your Phoenix storage unit. According to Fox Business News, while books in general do not fetch much money, first editions and out of print books are the exception. Old maps are also popular, and are often sold to be used as wall hangings. While many of us may be eager to get rid of that outdated desktop computer that has been in the family for ages, collectors have begun to spring up, paying hundreds of thousands for early computer age relics. Let Your Items Increase in Value in our Phoenix Storage Units US Storage Centers is the best storage solution for your items. Store your items with us as they appreciate in value without worrying about their integrity or cluttering up your living space. Give our Phoenix storage facility a call today to see how we can accommodate you. US Storage Centers 4860 North 83rd Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85033 (866) 858-7031
