Across the nation, millions of Americans spend tons of money each year on their favorite past time, which may seem useless to some: collecting items. Some collect action figures, comic books, or trinkets and knick-knacks; others collect celebrity autographs and signed memorabilia that can turn a profit. For years, people were limited to toting their collections from one trade show to the next, or to the nearest convention (which is usually hours away for most).
Now, however, with the explosion of the internet and companies like eBay, anyone can sell anything from the comfort of their own home. This is creating a greater trade and purchase market for those in the collectibles niche.





