You’re bound to have at least one of these common household items that are actually worth some money. Did you know that a rare $1 coin with a distinctive “double rim” is worth anywhere from $1000 to nearly $3000? After learning about this, we started thinking about what other valuable items we might have hidden in our homes.
If you’re someone who finds it hard to get rid of magazines, it might have been worth keeping them all these years. Magazines that have been around for decades or no longer exist can be considered valuable collectors’ items.
Furniture that was popular back in your parents’ time is now highly sought after with the resurgence of retro, mid-century, and vintage interior decorating. If you have any vintage furniture stored away, it might be worth putting it up for sale.
Do you still have an old camera that you can’t use anymore? Consider getting it valued. There’s sure to be an avid photographer out there hunting for rare vintage models.
That old penny or rare coin you’ve been holding onto might actually be worth a small fortune. Find a local coin dealer or check online to see if you have some valuable loose change.
While you may not have the original copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland tucked away in your bookshelf, you may have some old classics, children’s books, or even university textbooks that are worth a bit of cash. Sites like Amazon and Abe Books allow you to sell books online.
Stamp collectors still exist! Dig out your old stamp collection and see if you have any rare stamps that could be worth a nice sum of money.
Keep a lookout for old pottery, dinnerware, or china with an embossed sign underneath. It could be a collectible item worth something. Fine bone china teacups by design houses such as Shelley, Wedgewood, and Royal Doulton are always sought-after items.
Glassware, depression-era glass, carnival glass, old soda bottles, and vintage canning jars can be worth more than you think. Check online or get an antique expert’s advice to find out what they’re worth.
If you have some old jewelry lying around that you no longer wear, it’s worth looking into trading it in for cash. Look for reputable dealers online.
While old record players may not be of much value, some records are! If you have old Beatles records lying around, you could be sitting on a small fortune.
You might be surprised to know that your mum’s old CorningWare baking dish could be worth a small fortune. Look for rare designs introduced in the 1970s, such as the ‘Wildflower’ and ‘Floral Bouquet’ patterns. These dishes can fetch up to $10,000 at auction.
Film buffs are still searching for rare copies of their favorite blockbusters, like the original Star Wars Trilogy and classic Disney films, which makes VHS tapes valuable.
Believe it or not, cassette tapes are having a comeback. High-end cassette-buying trends are emerging because they became incredibly rare with the introduction of CDs. Some cassette tapes have been sold for thousands of dollars.
Open up your toy cabinet and you could be sitting on a small fortune. Unopened miniature Polly Pocket sets, original Tamagotchis, rare Pokemon cards, and even old Happy Meal toys could be worth a lot of money.
For decades, Tupperware has had a dedicated fanbase. Vintage designs are sought after, and some can be worth up to $50-70. Many original Tupperware designs have also retained their value.
These are just a few examples of things you might have lying around the house that could be valuable. So go ahead and clear out those cupboards and check between the couch cushions. You never know what treasures you might find!
