When I was running around dressed as my favorite super hero every Halloween back in the 1970s, I had no idea that the hot, uncomfortable piece of plastic I was wearing would some day end up on someone’s wish list. Yes, it is true. People collect everything. Even vintage Halloween costumes.
What is sort of funny about people wanting to collect those old costumes, is that I always wanted some kind of cool latex mask. I just ended up with the kind that seems to be collectible now because they were cheaper. It didn’t really bother me. I just wanted to go out and get candy.
I’m not certain why people are buying these up on places like eBay. I guess maybe it is some nostalgic tug they feel. Of course, they might also have some kind of Halloween exhibit set up in their game room too, but that would be just a little bit freaky.