We all know how crucial it was to get a bedtime story before we went to bed. Do you guys remember this book? Well, it was the real deal back then.
In 2012, a signed 1963 first edition of this book by Maurice Sendak was sold on Abebooks.com for a whopping $25k. We are in awe because the book was in extremely good condition. As you can see in the photo, the book looks like it’s brand new, which is especially surprising because picture books rarely survive out there without getting ripped, smudged, smeared, stained, bitten, or otherwise abused.
Vintage Levi’s Jeans
Just pants, you might say, but not so. A vintage pair of Levi's are a hot collector's item that is likely only going to increase in value as time goes on, but you have to have nabbed the right pair to cash in — pairs manufactured before 1980, especially Levi's 501s, are the big seller, though older pairs also might end up making your bank account happy.
A pair of 1950 Anniversary Levi's jeans sold on eBay for $8,000. While the jeans, being old, are pretty brittle and will end up being uncomfortable, they are a classic piece of American style to add to your special outfits.
The Original Monopoly
There are many versions of this popular board game now. You can now be the proud owner of Game of Thrones Monopoly, Star Wars Monopoly, Pokemon Monopoly, or even Monopoly for Millennials! Still, nothing beats the original.
And absolutely nothing beats the original of all originals. The hand-drawn version of this game, which was made by Charles Darrow in 1933, was sold for an amazing $146,500 in 2011. See what we mean? So, if you happen to have vintage versions from the 1930s or other limited edition versions, you can be raking in some serious cash!
Beer Cans
Between $35 and $1000, you've probably crushed a good number of these in your lifetime. Have you ever thought they were worth something? Think twice before throwing out your next empty – vintage is only a few years away. A man named Jeff Lebo has been collecting beer cans for 40 years in his vacation house in Pennsylvania, which he plans to convert into a resort.
His collection includes eighty-seven thousand empties, worth an estimated $1.6 million dollars! For a little more info, a flat top beer can from between 1935-1941 can be worth anything between $35 and $1000.
Old cell phones
You may be used to replacing your cell phone every few years, thanks to better hardware and software, and chasing after the new thing. But if you happen to have one of these huge, vintage pieces of mobile technology, take a look. If you have one from long enough ago, you could be looking to rake in the cash. Dating back to the beginnings of cell phone history.
The original mobile phone, the Motorola DynaTAC, has been seen on eBay for up to $500 – outside the packaging. Inside, think five figures.