Do you have any old coins in the family? They could go for some big bucks. You can at least find out what they’re worth if they have sentimental value. Tap or click here for a site that helps you identify, buy, sell and estimate the value of your coins.
Now’s the time to search your closet, basement, garage and attic. Look through those unpacked boxes from your last move or the ones you put in storage when your kids moved out.
What are you looking for? Old devices that are worth a fortune nowadays. Everything from phones to video game consoles can bring in some big bucks. Here is a list of items that can fetch big money.
Nostalgia can be a valuable thing
While any old object can bring back memories, the feeling is stronger when it’s something we have a strong connection with. When you lump sentimental longing with rarity, you have something special on your hands. And by special, we mean expensive.
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SimpleGhar analyzed the selling prices of old electronics, like discontinued iPhones and gaming consoles, to find the highest prices today.
The data was collected in June 2022, and the final list consisted of 159 devices. Here are the top five items by price:
- Lawson’s Ticket Station J-League Nintendo 64 — $64,646.
- Zelda Minish Cap Game Boy Advance — $24,000.
- First-generation Apple iPod (sealed) — $20,000.
- Pokemon Charizard Game Boy Advance SP (sealed) — $15,008.
- First-generation iPhone (sealed) — $11,900.
You’ll notice that most of these items are sealed, which can make a huge difference. A first-generation iPhone is not rare, but one sealed and in the original box? That’s where you’ll see prices skyrocket.
Here’s what we found
As you may be aware, you can set the price for anything you sell on eBay. You can ask for $100,000 for your busted-up old high school calculator. It doesn’t mean anyone will buy it.
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