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They say you can’t go back, but that’s not stopping people from spending tons of money on relics from their past. eBay helped to kickstart the online auction craze, but it’s not alone when it comes to big-ticket items. Sites like Heritage Auctions and RR Auction are giving eBay a run for its money.
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. You probably have stuff lying around that you’ve never given a second thought to … and someone else may pay big bucks for it.
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Remember recording your favorite movies and TV shows on VHS? I hope you didn’t record over an old film because some tapes are pretty valuable today.
Streaming is great and all, but it’s missing that tangible factor. How many of you grew up with a collection of VHS tapes? How fun were those trips to the video rental store?
Those memories come at a price. A sealed copy of “Jaws” sold for $32,500 at Heritage Auctions. And that’s not all. A set of the first three “Rocky” films on VHS sold for $53,750 earlier this year.
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Apple takes a big bite
Apple fans scramble to get the newest iPhone yearly, but the hardcore fan wants something extraordinary. A sealed model of the first iPhone sold for $63,000 in February.
Throw in some provenance and the numbers go through the roof. Steve Jobs’ very own Apple-1 prototype sold for $677,196 last August at RR Auction.
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While some people still prefer to stroll into a second-hand store looking to score a bargain, many have shifted focus to online offerings. There is a growing demand for trendy, previously-owned items. Tap or click here to see vintage figurines sold for an astronomical price.
Old tech in your house right now that's worth big bucks
Everybody has one of those closets or spots in the basement where things, once-loved, remain forgotten after being replaced.
Admit it, while you enjoy the features of the latest devices and gadgets, you still hold a soft spot for that old junk, hence your growing collection of old cellphones, computers and other gadgetry. Tap or click to learn how a bunch of old gadgets makes stunning music.