Novelties
Novelty items from the music and entertainment industry have mixed levels of interest. Complete lunch boxes promoting certain iconic characters are in great demand, as are vintage music memorabilia. Popularity, condition, and scarcity are important in determining value. One way to get an idea as to the desirability of a novelty is to visit auction sites looking for comparable items. Monitoring the bidding for them is a good way to tell is an object is worth collecting.