There are plenty of old items within our homes which gain more value as time passes. That special bottle of wine you purchased from France years ago, or the unique garments you will one day pass on to your kids as vintage specials. There are some dusty old items which you might not realize are gaining status with each passing year, however, which you may have only prized when you were a kid yourself. Yes, old toys are highly sought-after by niche collectors and renowned shops alike. Taking some time to explore our attics or basements, we could easily come across all manner of watches, cards, and primitive computer toys. These were the incredible gadgets that helped mold us into the adults we are today. Now, this might all seem like junk to the untrained eye, but there could very well be plenty of desirable childhood relics up for potential grabs. Something like a Game Boy or another gaming console from the 90s or even 80s could fetch handsome prices. Try searching eBay for the toys you find in boxes or on shelves and see just how much they are really worth. There are those who would love to relive some childhood nostalgia, while others are committed collectors who make their livings off buying and selling toys. It does not take much Googling to find private sales that will happily take your childhood classics off your hands. Look at some of the most lucrative toys from the past that you may have overlooked.
Garbage Pail Kids
While parents may have groaned every time their kids asked them to buy them more Garbage Pail Kids cards, this collection was a firm favorite among obsessive youngsters. If your collection is still handy, you will be happy to know that some of your fellow former children will pay handsomely for a pack. Such cards range from hundreds to even thousands of dollars, based on their status and type. A card recently went for around $300 on an online shop, while a Garbage Pail Kids (1985 Series One) can easily fetch up to $4,000 on eBay.
Garbage Pail Kids
Pokémon Cards
Speaking of obsessive trading card games, the Pokémon Trading Card Game continues to earn vintage cardholders tons of cash. The initial collection came out all the way back in 1996, quickly amassing hordes of youthful collectors. Most of these cards still won’t get you too much cash but if you happen to have cards from the original sets that are in good condition, you could easily earn thousands of dollars by selling them.
Pokemon Cards
