A recent analysis of over 17 million sales on eBay uncovered the best-selling items to make extra cash. I bet you have a few of these products stashed in closets — or maybe your parents do.
If you want to make a few bucks, check out the list below and start scavaging.
Do you have a pair of Levi’s from the ’80s or ’90s? Vintage denim goes for up to $275 a pair. VHS tapes are making a comeback. Limited editions or rare videos can bring in $250 each.
Antique furniture (particularly mid-century modern pieces) is in high demand — even if slightly damaged. Hey, it’s part of the charm. Your old coins and banknotes could bring you a small fortune. Collectors pay premium prices for rare or discontinued currency.
Never underestimate the appeal of vintage toys. Classic LEGO sets, especially if they’re complete and in good condition, can be worth big money, too.
… of common eBay items for sale. Think of how much money you have sitting around your house collecting dust.
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Want to make some extra money or even start a new career? Kim recently interviewed a woman who created a successful Etsy shop out of her home. Here’s how to start your own reselling business.
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.
Turn your vinyl into digital: It’s a nice way to preserve your vintage music collection. You’ll need a USB turntable. It’s not super cheap, but neither were all those records … For the record, a person born in ‘33 was 45 in ‘78.
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Speaking of Temu and Shein: Their cheap wares are for sale on Etsy, a site meant for vintage and handmade goods. Sellers are breaking the rules by listing mass-produced items, sometimes at 10 times the original price. Don’t get duped: Do a reverse image search to see if the same product pops up elsewhere.
For a 22-year-old Camry with 17,000 miles. That’s only a few grand off its original retail price. The 2002 commuter classic sold on Bring a Trailer, an auction site for “vintage and classic” cars. Feel old yet?
Shockingly, your phone that’s a few years old might be considered vintage. An unopened first edition iPhone recently earned a bid of over $39,000, and more than a few older smartphone models appear to be attracting similarly-interested collectors (and their pocketbooks).
Does your family have old photo albums? Have you ever spent time looking at all the old black and white or wonderful vintage sepia-colored images?
Old pictures capture lovely moments in time, like your serious-faced ancestors. They posed for their first photo with the family’s first Brownie or Polaroid camera. While it’s great to look through all those snapshots, it’s sad to see how faded, scratched or torn some can be.
Make bank: Vintage rugs in good condition are big sellers online. Pro tips: List the dimensions, call out imperfections like fraying and staining, and state upfront whether the rug comes from a smoke- or pet-free home. These are key phrases!
