Various items you've had in your house for years may be worth a lot more than you think. Children's toys like action figures, baseball cards, and McDonald's Happy Meal toys could be worth thousands of dollars. Similarly, silverware, jewelry, and vintage technology could put more money in your pocket.
What things are worth money around the house?
- Old Magazines. If you're one of those people that find it hard to through away magazines, it may have been worth those years of lugging them around.
- Vintage Furniture.
- Old Cameras.
- Rare Coins and Money.
- Books.
- Stamps.
- Old China.
- Glassware.
How do I find out what my old stuff is worth?
Get an Appraisal While many people use local antique shops or collectable dealers to find out the value of old and/or unique items, it's usually best to use a certified appraiser who's accredited and meets professional and ethical standards.
What old things are worth money?
- DAVID BOWIE'S DIAMOND DOGS VINYL.
- RETRO VIDEO GAMES.
- ANYTHING POLLY POCKET.
- VINTAGE COMICS THAT INSPIRED TODAY'S MOVIES AND TV SHOWS.
- VINTAGE ADVERTISING SIGNS.
- BOY SCOUT MEMORABILIA.
- POKÉMON CARDS.
- KANSAS QUARTERS.
What household items are valuable?
- Vintage toys. If you have an original Star Wars toy or an early Spiderman or Batman, that's a hot item.
- Mid-century modern furniture.
- Retro gaming systems.
- Men's watches.
- Old family slides.
- Coins.
- Turntables and vinyl.
- Precious metals.
What are examples of valuable items?
Examples are gold, money/securities, precious metal-plated dinnerware, jewelry, furs, stamps, electronic property, business property, watercraft, and firearms.
What collector item is most valuable?
- Fine Art. To make the top 10 list of art collections, a collector must be a billionaire since a single painting can sell for more than $100 million at auction.
- Rare Coins.
- Thoroughbred Horses.
- Jewelry and Gems.
- Stamps.
- Fabergé Eggs.
- Classic and Exotic Cars.
- Fine Wines.
What are 5 valuable collectibles?
- Antique Furniture. Any time you stumble across something old, it's worth looking into.
- Vinyl Records.
- Comic Books.
- Coins and Currency.
- Classic Cars.
- Trading Cards.
- Dolls and Toys.
- Stamps.