Rare Autographs and Compact Collectibles Can Add to an Item’s Appeal

In a discussion of collecting, a host gave several examples of rare technology-related memorabilia. He said 50 early Apple checks, found in a desk drawer in the garage where the company began, could together be worth about $3.8 million. He also said Elon Musk signs miniature Tesla models, which were described in the conversation as selling for $8,000–$10,000. Discussing the recent Sotheby’s sale of a Nanotyrannus for $47 million against a $7 million estimate, the host suggested its small size helped: it can fit in an ordinary room. He added that size may be one reason cards can sometimes be more appealing than game-worn jerseys—they are easier to store and carry.