Special objects of value, from whiskey to Maradona's jersey, 10 top sellers and why - Lifestyle

 "Special items"

: from collectible rarities to luxury products and memorabilia.

It is one of the investment sectors that in recent years has seen increasingly growing numbers with profit margins that can even increase tenfold. 

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Investing in special items, what increases the value?

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Which are the ones that have had a significant price increase in recent years?

With over 10 million special items sold to date and nearly half a billion euros spent on Catawiki in 2021 alone, the platform analyzed the price trends of various special items such as watches, bags, stickers, comics, toys, wines and whiskey.

In 2021, over 230,000 Italians made an offer on the platform, 55% of whom tried it for the first time.

There was also a 40% increase in visitors belonging to generation Z, although

, equal to 25% of the total bidders.

As for the sellers, 50,000 Italians - 70% new - have auctioned over 600,000 objects, for a total value of almost 102 million euros.

Also in 20220 from January to mid-October -, the number of Italian bidders and sellers is confirmed as high, as well as the percentage of people arriving for the first time: 40% of the total made their first offer, as well as between the total number of sellers, more than 60% tried to put an item up for sale for the first time. 

Here are some of the most significant examples of the objects that have been sold and that have seen enormous price increases: 

Sold for € 90 in 2017 and € 4,100 in 2022. Total increase of 4455% and YoY (ie year over year) increase of 862%. 

"The whiskey market has gone global and auctions attract visitors from over 60 countries. Between 2018 and 2021, the price curve of a 12-year-old Macallan was steeper than Tesla's share price, with four new collectors. out of five attracted to this type of investment. Macallan limited editions sell out almost immediately in retail; even for established experts and collectors it is almost impossible to get a bottle, "explained Jeroen Koetsier, Whiskey Expert for the platform.

Sold for € 510 in 2017 and € 9,999 in 2022. Total increase of 1861% and YoY increase of 360%. 

"When Diego Maradona died in 2020, the prices of items associated with him and his 1986 World Cup victory skyrocketed. This is a sign of the increase in value: for example, the

are seeing price increases due to his poor health "observed Gustavo Radesca, Sports Expert for the platform.

Sold for € 70 in 2017 and € 937 in 2022. Total increase of 1239% and YoY increase of 275%.

"John Galliano, creative director of Dior, who created the Saddle bag in 1999, said:" It has become a classic. "Designed to enter the new millennium, the Saddle bag has gradually gained popularity thanks to popular culture and has been characterized from recurring editions. Its relaunch in 2018 sparked a rush to previous models, whose value has skyrocketed. It is now a contemporary fashion icon, joining the ranks of other timeless classics that retain their charm across generations, like Hermès Birkin or Chanel's Flap "said Stefani Markovic, Fashion Expert.

Sold for € 800 in 2018 and € 5,000 in 2020. Total increase of 525% and YoY increase of 175%.

"For comics a first edition is what determines the price of a product, especially if it is one of the first albums. In the 40s and 50s only a limited number of copies were printed. The first editions in good condition are becoming scarcer and collectors scour the internet in hopes of stumbling upon the latest pristine gems. Increased competition regularly leads to annual triple-digit price increases for limited editions, as is the case with this first copy of Asterix T2 in pristine condition. " Comics Expert Patrick Vranken said

Sold for € 25 in 2017 and € 270 in 2022. Total increase of 980% and YoY increase of 210%. 

“The value of analog cameras has increased in recent years.

Growing scarcity, due to the fact that these products are no longer manufactured, drives the price up, but the main factor behind this increase is the renewed worldwide interest in film photography.

This interest is rooted in a feeling of nostalgia for technologies that have profoundly marked a bygone era.

Historic brands such as Olympus, Canon and Nikon have therefore increased their value substantially over the years, "said Edwin Molenaar, Camera and Optics Expert.

Sold for € 285 in 2019 and € 2,083 in 2021. Total increase of 631% and YoY increase of 252%. 

"In 2011, Panini released the first album of the Women's Soccer World Cup. These stickers were seen as a novelty when they were introduced at the FIFA Women's World Cup held in Germany that year. Over 10 years later and thanks to a relatively low circulation - due to the hypothesis of a lower interest in women's football and the publication only in Germany - these stickers are increasing dramatically in value, constituting a real investment opportunity ", explained Ugo Pelloni, Expert in Stickers and Panini.

Sold for € 121 in 2020 and € 662 in 2022. Total increase of 447% and YoY increase of 179%. 

"Bordeaux and Burgundy wines have long dominated the market for investments in fine wines. Often produced in minimal quantities, this scarcity is one of the driving factors of the astronomical growth recorded on the secondary market. Other important factors are of course the cellar, the origin (Clos de Vougeot is one of the most famous Grand Cru wine-growing areas of the Côte de Nuits, in northern Burgundy) and the vintage of the harvest: 2015 is one of the best years for Burgundy wines "commented Patricia Verschelling, Expert of Wines.

Sold for € 660 in 2018 and € 2,700 in 2020. Total increase of 309% and YoY increase of 195%. 

"Café Corner 10182 was launched in 2007, as the first set of the Lego Modular Buildings series, with a retail price of € 150. Aimed at an adult audience, its 2056 pieces are designed to create a large building with a bar on the ground floor and a hotel on the upper floors. The possibility of combining these sets with other modular ones makes them increasingly sought after by true enthusiasts who want to complete the entire series of these buildings rich in detail. Given the rarity of the first editions, collectors are willing to spend a lot of money on these sets, "said Gerben van IJken, Toy and Sports Expert.

Sold for € 70 in 2017 and € 260 in 2022. Total increase of 271% and YoY increase of 53%. 

"Global demand for vintage electronics is growing rapidly, at Catawiki it has more than doubled in two years. Tech-savvy millennials are driven by nostalgic feelings about the cult objects they grew up with and now have the purchasing power to afford them. . The first Apple products are therefore again in high demand, like this iMac G3, which was the first iMac model ever made by Apple and whose value is set to rise from now on, "said Toby Wickwire, Expert at toys.

Sold for € 4,100 in 2018 and € 14,500 in 2021. Total increase of 254% and YoY increase of 66%. 

"The legendary models of the Swiss classics regularly launch new designs. By limiting the duration of production, an artificial scarcity is created. For watch icons such as the octagonal Royal Oak or the Rolex Datejust with its characteristic Oyster case, which remain true to the principles Fundamental to their enduring aesthetic, this creates a unique version of a timeless classic, ”observed Watch Expert Berry Harleman.