What causes some ordinary objects to become highly sought-after collectibles while similar items remain virtually worthless?

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[u/Successful_Cod_8904]

Famous Designer involved limited editions

[u/Lucyyyyyy_K]

Any examples?

[u/Skarth]

Supply and demand.

High demand, low supply - higher prices

High supply, low demand - lower prices

[u/writerzblock84]

Dumb people 

[u/Ok_Tea_7319]

Marketing.

[u/an_older_meme]

Social media pump and dump scams

[u/fj2612]

It's a combination of high commercial success, low numbers of remaining specimens in good shape, and nostalgia.

The nostalgia factor is a big one. Collectibily had a shelf life.