They were once tossed into pockets or left behind at diners—but today, vintage matchbooks are red-hot collectibles. From old hotel lobbies to long-gone restaurants, these tiny fire-starters now spark serious bidding wars.
From hand-drawn colonial maps to early depictions of the American West, collectors now pay thousands for pieces that were once folded up in saddlebags or hung in classrooms.
Vintage holiday decorations bring more than nostalgia—they can bring in serious cash. From glass ornaments to ceramic trees, old-school holiday decor is now hot among collectors.
Whether it’s fine bone china from England or intricate mid-century modern designs, certain discontinued china patterns now fetch big bucks from collectors and decorators.