Nostalgia Fuels Comeback of Old Music Players and Vintage Electronics
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There is a dedicated community of collectors still passionate about old portable music players like the Walkman, paying high prices for rare, pristine models.
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Cassette tapes and players are making an unlikely comeback, appealing to younger music fans as a retro novelty but also a cheap, tangible alternative to streaming.
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Vintage electronics like camcorders, Game Boys, and clock radios are collectible and sell for high prices on sites like eBay to nostalgic buyers.
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The cycles of fashion and taste ensure that even utilitarian items like Ikea furniture or Oakley sunglasses can eventually become coveted and expensive.
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Berlin's Museum der Dinge chronicles 20th century consumer goods and technology, but had to close its doors due to gentrification, evidencing shifting tastes.