This episode originally aired on Jan. 11, 2024.
The collecting craze.
Every few years there’s a coveted and memorable retail find: one that erupts in runs on the product and at times fistfights, like over the current must-have Stanley Cup.
In the past, it’s been Tickle Me Elmo, Beanie Babies, Cabbage Patch dolls. The latest one to cause a ruckus is a $50 limited edition pink Stanley cup.
We look at the psychology behind why we collect, what we collect and why.
Guests:
- Samantha Chery, features reporter, The Washington Post
- Andrew Dillon, Professor, University of Texas Austin School of Information
- Julia Carpenter, personal finance writer, The Wall Street Journal
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