Bay Area teacher Ellis Stephens makes thousands of dollars a month customizing Labubu plush toys. Fueled by Pop Mart's blind-box collectibles craze, the Labubu resale market has exploded worldwide, with rare figures selling for as much as $30,000 each.
Gold is the most expensive it's ever been. On September 2, 2025, the precious metal hit $3,508.50 per ounce. And this isn't the first time—its price has hit record highs several times this year.