1980s and 1990s Furniture

If you thought only modern furniture is in trend, think again. Pieces from the 1980s and 1990s are also making a strong comeback. So forget the modern ones momentarily and try to look for older pieces of furniture that might be tucked away in the storeroom. Neo-classical mahogany table dining sets, for example, are usually sold at around $4,000, depending on their conditions.

Dressers and sofa sets could be sold for about $1,000. Many of these can be typically found in garage sales for cheap. All you need to do is refurbish them a bit before reselling. It might be a “dusty” job, but we’re sure your financial advisor wouldn’t oppose to the idea. You can earn quite a significant amount, after all.

Ozark Tourist Pottery

The swirled technique used in this form of pottery was first patented in 1925, the credit of which goes to Charles Dean Hyten. These type of pottery was often sold on roadsides and were called tourist pottery. As such, while the style of regular pottery is usually confined to a particular place, this one was not.

People from all part of the U.S. had the chance to buy these pots during the 1920s and 1930s. They are four-inches tall, but can be worth more than $300. A rare six-inch Charles Stehm Ozark Pottery Swirl, however, was sold online for $500. This means that we need to be careful of the old pottery we have in the house since they could be valuable!

Coins

Of course, coins are on the list. The rarer the coin, the better. Coins that were misprinted and are limited-edition also command a higher price. Foreign coins are also expensive, especially those tied to a particular monarch or dynasty. Coins are everywhere, but the older ones are a literal gold mine. A one-cent Canadian coin minted in 1936 is now being sold online for approximately $379,000.

Other coins might not fetch the same price, but the possible payback should be enough to make anyone be more careful about disposing grandma’s old coin collection! Some people have also found forgotten coins under the floorboards, which were exposed when they got the flooring repaired. You just never know what treasures are hiding inside your home!

Stamps

When snail mails were still a norm and before the digital world came into being, stamp collecting was favorite hobby among people. This was one way that bored high school and college students entertained themselves. They would contact friends and families and ask for used stamps and also go after unused ones from the post office.

Like printed money and coins, those with misprints or misspellings are valued more. Some people even go as far as having an insurance company cover their stamp collection. This is because an individual stamp could be worth $65,000, such as a rare piece of 1900 Chinese stamp with a misprint on one of the characters. Regular stamps, on the other hand, can be sold for $50 to $100.

Depression Glass

Depression glasses are colored or clear glassware that was given free or at a low cost during the Great Depression period. These days, they evoke much happiness in people because one of these can sell for around $30 to $75. Those with more intricate designs fetch more. The Miss America design set, for example, can be purchased at $1,999 per set.

The American Sweetheart eight-piece tea set sells for at around $400 online. Even if you find just a piece, it will still sell for about $15. Considering they were very affordable or free, that is a massive appreciation of value. It is nice to note that something positive came out of the time when credit reports did not matter.

Cookie Jars

Getting caught with your “hand in the cookie jar” might mean something different once you figure out how much vintage ones are being resold these days. Cookie jars from the 1940s to the 1950s have a resale value of at least $200. A good home security system should be in place to protect against potential thieves!

The most expensive cookie jar sold to date is a rare McCoy Train-shaped jar that fetched a price of $6,100. While other jars may not be as expensive, they can easily be sold online for $200 to $500. The rarer they are and the more prominent the shape, the more expensive they can be sold. The Marshall Fields version is of particular interest to many collectors.

Fender and Gibson guitars

A guitar is perhaps the usual gateway of an aspiring musician into the field of music. As such, any guitar already holds sentimental value, apart from its purchase amount. But those Fender and Gibson guitars that were kept in the basement because of a band career that did not take off can actually be worth some money today.

For example, a Vintage Original 1956 Fender Stratocaster guitar can be sold online for a mind-numbing price of $34,000. That is a similar amount to someone’s student loans! Other types of guitars can be sold for less. For avid collectors, however, money is not an issue. So, before disposing of your old band equipment, check the brand and see if you have any Fenders and Gibsons.

Perfume Bottles

It’s no secret that most women keep their perfume bottles inside their vanity cabinets. While most perfumes are affordable, there are those that can cost a hefty chunk of money. This is especially true for branded vintage bottles. For example, a rare 1920 Fascination Bryenne Paris perfume bottle is selling online for $3,500.

They may be pre-owned, but if they are unused and unopened, they will sell. Luxury bottles, on the other hand, sell for an average of $400 apiece. So it would be a good idea to take a break from online classes and then go through grandma’s collection of bottles and see if a perfume bottle from the 1930s is one of them. Before selling anything, get her permission, of course.

Super Bowl Memorabilia

Sunday is the day for football games. Friends gather with a beer in hand and ready to cheer for whichever team they are supporting. This is the time when lawyers, doctors, and even regular men let it all out. It is better if the game is watched in person, of course. However, tickets can be expensive. Even vintage tickets can command a high price, too.

Those tickets with a blue or yellow stripe on top usually sell for $200 to $1,000. A 1967 ticket from the game between Packers and Chiefs sells online for $25,000. Can you imagine? An old piece of paper that has that much value! In this case, the rule is simple: the rarer the tickets, the steeper the price.

Copper Cookware

Cookware sets made out of copper are making a comeback. Many are willing to pay top dollar for vintage French cookware pans, pots, and other items. Incredibly valuable are heavy gauge pots that are sold for around $270. It is such as shame that many are trying to peddle fake copper pots in the market, however.

Just remember to bring a magnet with you since copper is not very magnetic. If the magnet sticks, it is not copper. While some of the second-hand pots might appear worse for wear, remember that copper can be polished. It should still be worth your investment money. On average, copper cookware is resold at around $50 to $70 per piece, but the heavier ones cost more.