I think so, though in some ways they are similar. In terms of the lack of supply of older sets/models, when it comes to set a value due to scarcity - I think t

I think so, though in some ways they are similar. In terms of the lack of supply of older sets/models, when it comes to set a value due to scarcity - I think they are similar. Limited runs of products with demand, and that have a aesthetic, artistic, or social status value (even though completely subjective) - have potential for this. Namely those with a high nostalgic intrinsic value. I'm talking more about sneakers and Magic the Gathering - I don't know about beanie babies, but from what I've seen it seems way more fragile than the previous (despite the nostalgia, I think the market must be really small... MTG is still growing and has a huge player base - those have the potential to become investors, or not).