From Star Wars to Pez, Inside the Thriving World of Collectibles

Ever wonder whether that old box of toys is worth thousands of dollars? Nora explores the world of collectibles and the lucrative business behind it. Steve Glew, the collector featured in a new documentary called “The Pez Outlaw” along with director Bryan Storkel, reveal the secret world of Pez (yes, those candy dispensers) and how the collectibles community changed their lives. Then, producer Brian Volk-Weiss, creator of the Netflix docuseries “The Toys That Made Us”, explains what makes a toy valuable and what drives collectors to seek these prized possessions. For more info on our presenting sponsor, check out https://purple.com.  CORRECTION: Nora cites numbers from marketdecipher.com that should be "$12.5 Billion in 2021" & $35.3 Billion in 2032" Host: Nora Ali Producer: Raymond Luu   Video Editors: Sebastian Vega and Evan Frolov  Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus & Rosemary Minkler  Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder Fact Checker: Kate Brandt  Senior Producer: Katherine Milsop Full transcripts for all Business Casual episodes available at https://businesscasual.fm