I've been collecting game items for about two years now, and the market has changed quite a bit. Started with CS:GO but expanded to other games when I saw how active the trading communities were becoming. The rust skins marketplace has been particularly interesting to follow lately - prices have been more stable than other games during market fluctuations. I picked up some limited-edition items during last year's winter event that have increased nicely in value. What I've learned is to focus on items with unique designs rather than just rarity - players actually want skins that look good in-game