Labubulla, Pukemon, Cabbage Bitch Babies, and Fucko Pops

I do not understand these weird ass trends. Beanie Babies. Pokemon cards. Pogs. Furby.

I don't understand why people clamor for the latest fad. I have collected Funko Pops, but not because they were popular, and I have never in my life sought out "rare" Funkos for collectible value. I just buy ones like Mister Rogers and Iron Man, because I like those guys. I have a Larry Bird Funko that is my favorite in my collection. It cost me $12, and is worth about $3 because (bad me!) I took it out of its box. I unbox ALL of them. Because this is for ME to enjoy, not for being hoarded. I recently gave away a bunch of my Funkos as my tastes have changed and I have run out of shelf space what with all my tchotchkes of various types.

I even had a couple of Beanie Babies, a little grizzly bear, and a rottweiller. And I tore the tags off them. :P It's not about monetary value. I see NO point in buying something and hiding it away to keep it pristine for future value.

And yes, I have a few albums full of the enamel pins I have purchased over the years. I use them on my purse and my denim jacket, and switch them out sometimes for a change. They're just bands and shit I like, not valuable.

In 1995, I knew a woman who paid $120 for a Charizard Pokemon card, thinking it would become really really expensive and eventually pay her daughter's college tuition. You can buy a mint condition one on eBay right now for $30. Oops.

In 1985, people were screaming for Cabbage Patch kids, and spending $3-400 for them on the secondary market. Now, on the secondary, you can get one new in box for $180. Still a lot, and not worth it. That stupid doll is NOT going to pay for your retirement some day, dipshit.

My first husband's best friend paid $500 in 1987 for a statuette of Bob Hope holding a golf club. He kept it in the box, in a plastic bag under his bed for security, because he was certain it would be worth thousands of dollars after Bob Hope finally croaked. I've never heard a word about the thing since the one time he showed us the box, but I am thinking it is worth maybe $50 now. (Just checked eBay. $45.)

I don't understand collecting for status. If you LIKE something, why would you not put it out where you can enjoy and use it? Make it make sense!