The Pogs Craze: When Cardboard Discs Became an Investment Strategy

In the early 1990s, pogs were presented as more than a playground game. They were framed as collectibles with real and growing value. Kids were told they could trade up, build rare sets, and eventually sell their collections for meaningful money. Parents were often told the same thing, reassured that pogs were similar to baseball cards or comics that had appreciated over time.