Fans not at Dodger Stadium on Friday night will still have a chance to get a coveted Shohei Ohtani “Greatest Game” bobblehead. But it won’t come cheap. Several of the trinkets, which will eventually be handed out to 54,000 people at Chavez Ravine ahead of Los Angeles’ clash with the Rangers, have already been listed … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its warning about weight loss supplements that contain a toxin that can trigger neurologic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular problems and even death. The agency determined that an additional product labeled as tejocote (Crataegus mexicana) root or Brazil seed has yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) instead of the ingredients on its … Read more
Call it monkey business. IKEA has sold out of its adorable Djungelskog orangutan soft toy, with the $20 item now fetching more than 10 times the retail price on eBay. The plushie has become a coveted collectible in recent weeks after playing a key part in a viral story about a bullied baby monkey at … Read more
McD’s customers are really happy to have this meal. McDonald’s launched a special Valentine’s Day pairing today, offering their first-ever McNugget Caviar kits. But excited fans were left fuming when the kits, featuring crispy Chicken McNuggets and premium Baerii Sturgeon caviar, sold out within minutes — with some complaining that the website crashed. The McDonald’s … Read more
This year’s must-have holiday toy is putting a spell on shoppers’ wallets — and not in a good way. American Girl’s two limited-edition “tinge” Collector Series dolls — a glammed-up Glinda and a green-washed Elphaba — quietly emerged on Sept. 22, just ahead of the blockbuster sequel “Wicked: For Good,” which hit US theaters on … Read more
Starbucks devotees are already losing their beans over the coffee chain’s new holiday must-have — a bear-shaped cup so adorable, it’s got caffeine junkies clawing their way out of hibernation to “fight for” one. On November 6, the coffee giant is rolling out its long-awaited festive menu and holiday merch — and one $29.95 glass … Read more
Check your kids’ rooms – their old Jellycats could be worth a fortune. The Labubu phenomenon has taken the spotlight – and sanity of many parents trying to score one – across the world this year. But there’s another range of fluffy toys that arguably has a far bigger cult following, which is causing collectors to pay insane amounts … Read more
They took a pizza our hearts. Pizza Hut’s beloved pro-reading program, Book It! turns 40 this month — with over 70 million kids eagerly participating since 1984, the New York Times reported. Well-known to Gen Xers and older Millennials — basically, anybody old enough to remember when books didn’t have to compete with social media — Book … Read more
Fans are really lovin’ it. Earlier this month, McDonald’s released a Collector’s Meal with six collectible cups and now the plastic drinkware is being resold for eyewatering prices. The plastic cups feature a range of beloved nostalgic characters, including Barbie and Hot Wheels, Beanie Babies, Coca-Cola, Hello Kitty and Peanuts, McDonald’s characters, and a combination … Read more
If you’re hoping to declutter and make some cash, look no further than your kitchen — or, rather, your grandma’s kitchen. Vintage kitchen appliances are cool to have around, but between Gen Z making what’s old new again and collectors constantly on the hunt for antiques, some of these items have more value than one … Read more
She has an AI for fakes. Dr. Carina Popovici, a specialist in authenticating artwork, revealed that she uses artificial intelligence to spot fraudulent paintings sold on sites such as eBay. Her process entails using AI technology to analyze pictures advertised on a retailer’s site that in many cases has detected a “high probability” of being “not authentic,” … Read more
One man’s trash is another man’s ticket to financial freedom. Clever college grad Kelsey Mikula, 26, found a genius way to pay off a whopping $80,000 in student loans in just three years — by buying and reselling old clothes using sites like eBay. Prowling the aisles at the Salvation Army, Goodwill and other local … Read more
Want to feel so warm on your hollow, tin chest? A dark wool shirt jacket and a pair of jeans the late Matthew Perry wore on “Friends” is selling for $8,400 on eBay. “Yes, this is the actual ensemble worn by the late Matthew Perry as Chandler in the classic TV show,” reads the Aug. 29 listing, … Read more
More hustle, less hassle. After challenging herself to find new income streams — and earning $36,000 so far this year in extra work on top of her salary — one moonlighting TikToker is opening the books in hopes of helping her followers get rich quicker, the Sun reported. Helena, who goes by @startabusinesswithme, started out by explaining … Read more
One person’s analog trash is another person’s vintage treasure. If you have a pile of VHS tapes that haven’t been touched since the dawn of digital media, you might be able to make a fortune on them. Blockbuster video cassettes are obviously a relic of yesteryear, with technology moving from VHS to DVDs and Blu-Ray … Read more
Color us surprised. The infamous “cursed” portrait of a young woman, most recently bought by Zoe Elliott-Brown, 36, from a UK charity shop for $25, has sold for $2,000. The painting was returned by its previous owner for having a “creepy aura,” and Elliott-Brown scooped it up — but she said last month that she was … Read more
He’s a lot more than “just Allan” now. Much like the “Barbie” box office sales, eBay prices for Mattel’s Allan dolls have soared to the hundreds. Played by Michael Cera in the Greta Gerwig plastic spectacular, Allan was manufactured as Ken’s best bud in 1964, inspired by Barbara Handler’s husband, Allan Handler. But Allan’s selling … Read more
The thought of spending $40,000 on a piece of used gum might really burst your bubble. But not just any old slab of Bubblicious — it’s straight from the mouth of the illustrious Robert Downey Jr. An eBay user claims to have gotten ahold of Downey’s used gum when the Marvel star appeared at Jon … Read more
Good for the heart, bad for the wallet. A behemoth bran flake is retailing for nearly $200,000 on eBay from a UK seller who describes it as an “elephantine edible.” Where a standard bran flake is typically only 2 centimeters by 1 centimeter, this colossal cereal crisp is said to be 8.6 centimeters by 7.3 … Read more
It feels just like a second skin. A jacket made of “human flesh” can be custom-made for just $720 — and fashionistas are fawning over the gory garments. The creepy coats can be ordered online via the eBay account The Flesh Krafter and take about three weeks to make, according to Jam Press. The seller … Read more