Books
Books are known to be one of the biggest antique goldmines out there. Collectors will pay a lot of money for first-edition copies of particular texts. For example, a first-edition copy of James Joyce’s Ulysses has been valued at roughly $8,000.
Even though there were only 1,000 copies printed, the books pop up all the time and everywhere. If you’re the owner of one of these rare books, you might be sitting on a gold mine.
Prices tend to also go up when these characters are in the spotlight, so go through that old book collection and do some research. Get your eBay account ready if you have books starring a character about to become a movie star.
They could bring in a lot of money if they’re vintage and in good condition.
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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!!