Old Video Games
Maybe it’s because of the fascination with the vintage artwork, or that the games people were denied as children are affordable to them now as adults. Retro video games are currently enjoying the limelight.
Extra money is what that means for you if you have them stashed away in a closet somewhere. In June 2019, EBTH auctioned off a collection of vintage Sega games for $2,382, but single titles do very well also.
This includes a 2001 Smash Bros. Melee for Nintendo GameCube that sold for about $37 on eBay as well. There is a vast rare gaming market, and every console has its fair share of some pricey titles, from Genesis to the PlayStation 4.
One of the most sought-after is Little Samson on the original Nintendo, which regularly ends up on eBay and can get bids for over $1000. Although, with how rare the game is, it isn’t as likely that it’s just lying around in your basement.
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What about guitars made in the 1960s?? I once sold my old Martin (purchased in 1965) in 1968 for $200 (what originally paid for it), but understand that if I had kept it, it might now be worth thousands!! Also, I own an old Gibson ukelele, probably from the 1930s, and understand that it could be worth a lot, if I chose to sell it (which I won’t)
Love to hear about other items that may have value.
It was very interesting I like to know how to sell the items
Loved your article Melaine, very entering and informative. Please do some more like it.
This is all vert interesting. But how do we know where to sell certain items?
Loved the article. It makes me more careful about throwing things in the trash. I have tons of 60″ & 70’s postcards including sets from a relative who traveled across country. I also have old old school books from collecting them over the years.They are from 1950’s back. Lesson plans and school books. Hard cover. Thanks for the warning about discarding old collectibles. I was going to throw them all away.
Where to research the prices?
Thanks for the info… I have a box of vintage postcards and many books from 1800’s!!