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Collectibles Craze Hits Major Brands

Updated 2026-09-19 12:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Starbucks and McDonald’s promotional items are being resold on eBay at high markups, fueled by nostalgia among adult collectors. Meanwhile, a relationship advice piece discusses the pros and cons of visiting a partner who is relocating.

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MarketWatch

Starbucks’s Snoopy cups and McDonald’s SpongeBob toys are commanding huge markups on eBay

Adults are scooping up promotional items out of nostalgia — and playing into a frenzy around collectibles .

2026-09-19 12:00 UTC

MarketWatch

I just started dating someone I really like, but he’s moving to Mexico for six months. Should I spend the money to visit him?

“Traveling is something we both want in a partnership.”

2026-09-19 12:00 UTC