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Rare Collectibles with Common Interest

Original memorabilia & collectables from the 1960’s to the 2000’s

Image Courtesy of Founder Chris Lam at Common Interest

Whether it’s the thrill of the hunt, the exclusivity factor, its intricate age-old craftsmanship, or its overreacting statement against modern consumerism, vintage style sits atop its own peak of popularity with increasing and more succumbing to its influence.

In collaboratiostyle="font-size: 18px;"n with Common Interest, this season we’ve curated rare, truly one-of-a-kind items from around the world to bring cross-generational and cross-genre pop culture enthusiasts together.

Along with providing authentication services for vintage cultural items, Common Interest’s collection of rare apparel, records, toys and other collectibles spans five decades of pop culture from the 60s to the 2010s.

This time around, we caught up with Chris Lam, founder of Common Interest, as he dives into tips on identifying authentic pieces and opens up on the passion that drives his journey forward.

Read on for the full interview with Chris Lam, Founder of Common Interest

What got you into archival collectibles, and what keeps you interested?

It really depends on when the question is being asked. As a kid, I started collecting Toy Story toys when the first movie came out, and not opening any of the toys is what led me to collecting.

“I’ve always been a music nerd, spending countless hours in record stores and investing every penny in CDs, and vinyl records, etc. Another favourite pastime of mine was digging out vintage band tees from musicians that I loved.” I guess this thirst for exploring music culture, and uncovering history artifacts has been my driving force. Vintage collecting is an endless journey of excitement no matter your interests.

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