rightwinger
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The reason you don't understand why they are considered valuable NOW, is because you follow liberal economists, and do not understand the mindset of collectors.I don’t see the long term market.There may be a demand for odd colors now, but in 20 years that demand may be zero.
Or it may be increased ten fold from what it is currently...
Baby Boomers may yearn for their childhood Hot Wheels but I don’t see their children and grandchildren having the same passion.
Look kids......This Hot Wheels car has a white interior instead of black.
Maybe you are correct, maybe in the future, they will be worthless, that is not the point of the thread though. I only find their current demand, NOW, interesting.
Of course the ordinal utility of all consumer goods changes when it comes to collectors items.
I saw the collectors craze in the 90s.
Baseball cards, Comic books, collector plates, coins, sports memorabilia......Beanie Babies
All were speculated way above their intrinsic worth. Most are nearly worthless today.