Platinum Jubilee souvenirs, from mugs to Barbies to corgi cakes our very own James Constantinou reveals is it worth the investment?
James Constantinou, founder of Prestige Pawnbrokers, a company that offers cash for collectibles, said much of what is on offer today is mass-produced and unlikely to surge in value. What collectors want are items that are hard to find, he said — like a pair of Queen Victoria’s underwear, which he sold for more than $15,000.
Even if someone bought a limited-edition commemorative plate from the Buckingham Palace gift shop and kept it in the box with the receipt, “it could take 30 to 40 years before you’d see a return on investment,” he said.
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