We know you’re itching to do some spring cleaning this year, but before you put all those unwanted items into the dumpster, you may want to look through this list to see if you have any of these items lying around. As the saying goes “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” — and that is decidedly so when it comes to some of these common household items.
Items Worth A Lot of Money in Your Home
- Old Coins. It’s not just pocket change — some coins are actually quite rare and will fetch a pretty penny. For those with old quarter dollars, pennies from 1945, and the Ben Franklin half dollar, you could end up making quite a bit of money.
- Old Cell Phones. We’re talking late 1990’s/early 2000’s with the introduction of the Nokia handheld phones. Depending on the condition it’s in, you may end up making upwards of $100.
- Old Electronics. Still have that first generation Macintosh computer? Or perhaps a retro PC? We suggest heading to get these items appraised. Don’t forget that the condition they are in largely determines the sell price.
- Old Toys or Games. First generation Game Boys, antique monopoly sets and other vintage boardgames always do well at auction houses or on places such as eBay. Toys such as lego sets, American Girl Dolls, Beanie Babies and Polly Pockets have been known to fetch a couple hundred dollars a piece.
- Collectible Cards. Sports cards, Magic The Gathering cards, and Pokemon cards have all put up high pricetags as of late. The best part about selling old collectible cards is that there will always be a buyer. Some Pokemon cards from the early 1990’s are going for nearly $4,000 on eBay!
- Old Books, Magazines & Comic. If you check your bookshelves or basement, you may be surprised to find old magazines, books or comics lying around. Old novels from famed authors — especially if they are first edition — can earn you some cash. Comics and magazines have also been known to sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
- Vinyl Records. Anything from the 78-rpm category is heavily sought after by collectors. Vinyls from Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Elvis, and Sex Pistols and other iconic musicians are also always in demand.
Safeguarding Your Valuable Purchases or Sold Items
After you’ve sold or purchased any of these types of vintage items, it’s important to protect them if you plan on shipping them across the state or country. Extreme Packing Solutions is here to help provide our customers with comprehensive and professional packing and shipping services. We make it a point to protect your valuables in custom boxes or padded envelopes in order to protect the items in transit. Contact our packing and shipping company today to learn more about our auction item solutions.