A $20 IKEA toy is selling for $350 on eBay.
Because a monkey hugged it on video.
Gamers have known this mechanic for years โ scarcity + emotion = collectible value.
The difference between $20 and $350 isn't the material.
It's the story attached to it.
the best gaming merch I've ever seen was made by a fan.
hand-painted.
40 hours.
never for sale.
every comment: "where do I buy this."
the studio's official store had a $8.99 keychain.
something is broken here.
Take my money. Seriously.
This is a clothes hanger.
A CLOTHES HANGER.
Baki is holding your jackets and judging you for skipping leg day.
Whoever came up with this I need to shake your hand.
The official Olympic shop is under fire for selling merch from the 1936 Berlin Games.
For those who know the history, these Games were the ultimate propaganda tool for the Third Reich to promote.
Just because you can sell something, doesnโt mean you should.
#collectibles