20 Old Items That Are Worth A Small Fortune Today
Star Wars Passion: The Original Millennium Falcon Lego Box
For example, an original Lego box of the Millennium Falcon, released in the 1980s and equipped with all the parts, is a little treasure. Indeed, it is worth 11,000 euros to date. Who could have imagined that the passion of the Star Wars saga could have such potential for enrichment?
Super Mario: the Mario Kart 64 video game
He is one of the most iconic characters in the world of video games. A cartridge containing the original 1996 Mariokart64 video game can be worth up to € 2,200 . The game that is part of the Mario Kart series is very valuable, especially because the rarity of the cartridge in question continues to grow.
Who hasn't had Tamagotchi?
Do you remember those hellish machines that simulated the needs of a pet ?! It’s evident that at some point most people gave up on this toy and started using it sadistically until The Sims appeared. But be aware that the rarest Tamagotchi can be worth up to 300 euros .
The first smartphone: the 1st generation iPhone
This is the emblem that represents the dawn of the smartphone age. This phone, at the time of its release, had literally crippled the system with huge queues in front of stores. Today, a working iPhone 1 model with its box can cost up to € 10,000 .
NES, Nitendo Entertainment System
This museum piece is the Nintendo Entertainment System , the second, if not the first, home console to be dedicated to video games. In general, this is a song that made history and revolutionized the way we play. Then it was replaced by the Playstation and the Nintendo 64, its big sister. Even if its technical value does not exceed 30 €, the NES can be sold today for 1000 € .
Apple Lisa
One of the earliest examples of computers, from Apple. Lisa was a milestone in the age of computers and computers. This is, among other things, one of Apple's most iconic examples. Who, so long ago, decided to equip themselves with this device, will be happy today, because its value exceeds € 9,000.
The Casio calculator watch
This 80s Casio watch/calculator can be worth 900 € if it works perfectly. Then many later models overtook it with different shapes, but this piece is the most iconic of all time and for that reason it is worth a lot.
The legendary Game Boy Color
Do you remember how much fun we had on these hellish machines? Pokemon, Donkey Kong and SuperMario were the most successful games among us young people of the day. It was, indeed, one of the most coveted consoles by children and teens when it was released. Today, some copies of Game Boy Color have sold for € 1,500.
The 90s water pistol
Do you remember that? In the 90s, a boy's popularity could almost be measured by the size and power of his water pistols. Obviously, even this game had huge popularity and we certainly owned one of them. This model of "Super Liquidator" is a limited edition and can be worth up to 500 € .
The most popular cell phone: the Nokia 3310
Even today, the Nokia 3310 is one of the most recognized and sought after cell phones. Perhaps because this Nokia model is identified as the first real cell phone ... Impossible to forget the ringtone that was heard when the sms arrived ... Beyond the "nostalgic side", the Nokia 3310 in good condition can be worth up to 'at 250 € on online auction sites.
Sega Genesis: the not-so-brilliant vintage console
Despite being a true vintage console from the late 1980s, the Sega Genesis costs "only" 100 euros . It would be for the prestige of the brand, because those who play video games know very well that it is not a successful console at all and that it has not brought great satisfaction to the players. If you haven't destroyed it and find it in your home, know that you can earn "a little something" of it.
Pong: a piece of history
For this piece of history, better known as Pong, the demand is around € 14,000 . We are talking about machines from the 1970s. Any self-respecting collector would not let him slip and want a machine like this in his collection, he would certainly like to keep it with care.
Teddy Ruxpin Teddy Bear
Introduced in the mid-1980s, this bear was one of the first toys that interacted with the user, albeit to a much lesser extent than what newer toys have accustomed us to. In any case, this "animated" teddy bear, the Teddy Ruxpin can be worth 500 € .
View Master: the analog format of virtual reality
A few decades ago this item was sold as a super innovative way to see cities. A kind of analog virtual reality: you put on your mask and find yourself in places chosen among the most beautiful cities in the world. Today, a View Master can be worth up to € 400.
The extraordinary Patouf dolls
These dubiously beautiful dolls have gone out of fashion in recent decades and are now only used as a collection. It is precisely for this reason that the rarest and most untraceable ones have acquired a truly remarkable price, despite their appearance. A Patouf doll today can be worth more than 2000 € .
Talkboy Deluxe: vintage voicemail
It was kind of a Walkman, except that in addition to playing tapes, he could record sound using a microphone. It was a very useful and quite revolutionary thing at the time. Today we take the potential of this vintage item for granted, as the same functions are present in our phones. Buying a Talkboy Deluxe today can cost you up to $ 150.
Magic Light: children occupied for hours
This game occupied the children for whole afternoons, creating colorful pictures or messages. It is very rare to find a full box, but if you do, the Magic Light costs around 200 €. Not bad for a game released in 1967!
IBM 5010: the 1970 computer
This is a 1970 computer. Its functions were very limited, but it was totally revolutionary at the time. in fact, it made it possible to easily optimize the work of all administrative employees. Today, getting your hands on an IBM 5010 will cost you € 6,000 . These specimens seem to cost more than a last generation PC!
The Polly Pocket Maison
This version of girls' favorite dollhouse of the 90s and 2000s, the Polly Pocket, now costs over $ 400 due to its rarity. In fact, this model remained on sale for a short time before being retired due to the small parts that made it up that could be ingested by children.
IPod: the first generation
The incredible first generation iPod! It had very little memory and only supported very poor quality mp3 files, but that was a start… A first generation iPod can now be worth up to € 4000 , especially for the content, as it can no longer be handled by iTunes, which has been upgraded to later versions.
