If You Have These Antique Items In Your Attic, They Could Be Worth A Fortune By Now

Accumulation Of Stuff

Over time, it is not uncommon to accumulate a lot of stuff. Many people don’t throw much away. Instead, they store the junk in the attic, just in case they might need it one day. As time goes by, these items become more and more useless, but they can become more and more valuable. If you have these antique items in your attic, they could be worth a fortune by now.

Computers

If you have an old, vintage computer in your attic that is a few decades old, it could be worth a lot of money. An appraiser named Eric Silver sold a first edition Apple computer at auction for $900,000.

Costume Jewelry

Most people think that only jewelry made with precious stones and precious metals are valuable. Costume jewelry has sold for thousands at auction. Before taking every piece you have to an appraiser, you should know that only certain pieces are valuable. Look for jewelry by Miriam Haskell or Elsa Schiaparelli.

Lunchboxes

If you carried a lunch to school in the 60s, 70s or 80s, it could be worth a lot of money. The most desirable and valuable lunchboxes are The Beatles and the Jetsons. Some lunchboxes have sold for over $3,000.

If you have a cookie jar in your attic from the 40s and 50s, you could be sitting on a lot of money. Yours will be even more valuable if it is a cartoon character or a well-known character from that time.

Postcards

If you have a postcard dated before World War I, you could be sitting on a fortune. The same is true if you have a letter sent from a well-known person.

Yo-Yo Quilt

Back in the 30s, quilters would cut out circles of fabric and hand-sew them together. They are called yo-yo quilts, after the popular toy. If you have one in your attic, it can be worth up to $300.

Stetson Cowboy Hat

The first cowboy hat was released to the public in the 1860s, and it was designed by John Batterson Stetson. This design had two purposes. When it was folded down, it shielded the cowboy’s face from the sun. When flipped up, it was an excellent receptacle for the horses to drink from.

Christmas Ornaments

Old Christmas ornaments are both sentimental and extremely valuable. Vintage ornaments sell for up to $2,000. If you have a pear-shaped Kugel ornament, you could be sitting on $18,000 each.

Polaroid Cameras

You can buy modern Polaroid cameras today, but if you have the older version of these cameras, it can be worth up to $500.

Arcade Games

Vintage arcade games are worth a lot of money. Pacman, Pong, and other popular arcade games from the 80s are very valuable. If you have a working Pong game, you can get $2,000 at auction.

Paintings

Old painting can be valuable. Since it is difficult to know if what you have stored in the attic is valuable, you should take them to an appraiser. They could be worth nothing, but they could also be worth thousands.

Vintage Ads

Vintage ads are very popular and very valuable. Coca-Cola ads can be worth up to $15,000. If you have any vintage ads in your home, have them checked out. They could be worth more than you think.

Silverware

If you have a set of silverware that has been passed down from generation to generation, it would be worth money. If it is Tiffany or Gorham, it could be worth $1,000 or more.

First-Edition Books

If you have an old book and you think it is a first edition, it would be worth a lot of money. The first print from older books from the 30s, ’40s, and ’50s, they could be worth up to $15,000.

Vinyl Records

Old vinyl is worth a lot of money to collectors. There are people who will pay thousands of dollars to add the right vinyl to their collection. If you aren’t sure what your records are worth, there is a site called Reverb LP that can help you figure out what you vinyl is worth.

Record Players

Vinyl records aren’t the only thing in your attic that is worth money. Record players are also a big-ticket item. Good record players are worth a lot, and even the less desired models, such as RCA Vitor Slide-O-Matic is worth up to $130.

Air Jordans

In the world of collectible sneakers, Air Jordans can be considered antiques. An early pair of Air Jordans can sell for thousands of dollars, depending on the model and the condition.

Toasters

Many modern toaster brands are selling vintage looking toasters. If you actually have a vintage toaster, particularly in a saccharine shade, it could be worth an awful lot of money.

VHS Tapes

There was a time when VHS tapes dominated the home movie market. When the DVD was introduced, VHS tapes were placed on the back burner. Today, certain VHS tapes are worth up to $50,000. If you have VHS tapes in your attic, it’s worth checking them out.

Halloween Costumes

Do you remember the Halloween costumes of the 70s and 80s that came with the plastic masks? If you have some old costumes in your attic, they could be worth a fortune.