The False Promise of Exposure
Pogs, And Beanies, And Comics, Oh My! I grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, when speculative collectibles were everywhere. From Beanie Babies to pogs to baseball cards, everyone chased the next big thing, convinced it would make them rich. But the reality was far less glamorous — most of these items ended up as clutter, with the only real winners being those who created and marketed them. This mindset isn’t new, nor is it limited to toys or baseball cards or comic books. It shows up in the art worl...
