From the Olympic Games to Sports to Disney, and almost everything else, there are zillions and zillions of pins to attach to your outfit, and some of them are worth plenty. While the Steamboat Willie pin goes for $5k, probably the most expensive pins are sports-related: the 1912 World Series Press Pin, between the New York Giants and the Boston Red Sox, goes for $57,000.
It’s especially valuable to Boston fans, as it was the first year Fenway Park opened, where the Sox still play. That’s a pretty penny for an old pin.
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.
Old stamps
The American Philatelic Society (a society for stamp and stamp collectors) says that while rookies begin collecting any and all stamps, expert collectors know that certain stamps are from other countries, specific regions, and for special events. Over ten thousand new stamps are issued each year worldwide, says the society. Mint condition stamps (never been used) sell the best, but used ones can still bring in the paper.
In May 2019, a collector was selling his entire collection on eBay. Opportunities for reselling are pretty good, and the investment is pretty low!
Lego trains
Do you remember what it was like to build your own toy entirely out of Lego? This was another playset that all of us can fondly remember. With these toys, you could allow your imagination to run free and create almost anything you wanted.
Take two things that people are widely passionate about (Lego + Trains), and you have one awesome toy. The Steam Cargo Trains, Diesel Freight Trains, and High-Speed City Express trains can all sell for $1,500 to $3,000. Wow!