The Nintendo Switch has sold over 146 million units since its 2017 debut, second only to the Nintendo DS. A new trailer shows the first console morphing into the fancy Nintendo Switch 2. The screen is bigger and the Joy-Cons snap magnetically instead of sliding. There’s no release date yet, so you have time to begin saving.
Check your garage! 10 vintage tech gadgets worth a ton of money
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.
Remember Guitar Hero? If you have any old guitars or accessories lying around, you could be sitting on a pile of cash. Tap or click here for the most valuable Guitar Hero and Rock Band gear.
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.
Why your groceries will be more expensive in 2022
Supply chain disruptions have not only been causing product shortages, they’re also responsible for price hikes across several industries. For one, the global semiconductor chip shortage is affecting the prices and availability of electronics and tech products such as gaming consoles, computers and even cars.
💲 One man’s trash: Microsoft’s Trade-in Program turns old gadgets into green. Head to its site, pick what you’ve got (laptops, tablets, gaming consoles, whatever), and receive up to $500. Amazon has the same program, so check to see which offers you more moolah.
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HDMI cables don't need to be expensive - here's what to look for
HDMI cables fall into that category of necessary tech most people don’t really understand. You know you need a few around the house, but what do you need to look for? Do you need to shell out the big bucks for gold-plated HDMI cables or is one that costs a few bucks just fine?