Metropolis Poster
Maker: Heinz Schulz-Neudamm
Original Price: Unknown*
Worth Today: $690,000*
Metropolis was released in 1927 and was the most expensive silent picture at the time. It is a German expressionist science-fiction film depicting social class divisions. Fritz Lang directed the film, and graphic artist Heinz Schulz-Neudamm drew the poster. There were only four posters made; one is in the Museum of Modern Art, one in a German museum, and one in a private collection. The fourth was sold to a collector in the United States in 2005 for $690,000. Movie memorabilia may be a very lucrative game. Posters like this, unique outfits, and even autographs can sell for a shocking amount. After all, everyone enjoys movies, so this is an interesting company to be in if you want to make some additional money.
Metropolis Poster
Princess Diana Beanie Baby
Maker: Ty
Original Price: $5-$7*
Worth Today: $22,222*
The purple Princess Diana beanie baby was developed shortly after her death to benefit the Princess of Wales Memorial Fund. As with anything containing the lady’s name, it sparked a great craze, and they have since been collecting dust in people’s attics, waiting for their worth to climb. The value of Ty beanie babies is contested. Some estimate they’re just about $5-$7, while others believe some are worth more than $500,000. The decisive aspect is apparently the stuffing, with the first version including PVC pellets and hence receiving a greater worth. In any case, there’s no doubting that some people are willing to pay a premium to get the most uncommon newborns for their collection. Given how popular they were in the 1990s, it may be worthwhile to search through mom’s attic to see whether you have a small fortune.
Princess Diana Beanie Baby
