October 10th 2024.
Prepare to feel old...
Are you in need of some extra money? With the ongoing cost of living crisis impacting many people, it's common for individuals to seek out additional sources of income. While some may turn to side hustles, others may have a solution right in their own home - in the form of forgotten items in their storage. If you grew up in the 90s, you might have been caught up in the fads of the time. Whether it was the must-have toy for Christmas, a massive collection of videotapes, or a coveted collector's item, you may have packed these things away and not thought about them in years. However, it's worth taking a second look at some of these items, as they could be worth much more now than what you paid for them back then.
So, which 90s items are now potentially worth a fortune? Keep reading to find out, and see if you have any of these sought-after items in your possession.
1. Furby
Do you remember the Furby craze? This toy was one of the most sought-after items in the 90s. If you were a kid in the latter part of the decade, there's a good chance you had this on your Christmas list. If you happen to have an original Furby, a limited edition, or a rare one, you could be in for some cash. The amount you could get for it depends on the type and condition, but some older Furbys are selling for around £100 on eBay, with some even going for as much as £175 if they're still in their original packaging. Rarer Furbys can fetch even more, with reports of an original 1998 Furby selling for $705 on eBay a few years ago, and a rare Bejeweled Furby going for $6,400 last year. If you happen to have the rarest Furby of all - the Rainbow Furby, of which only three were ever produced - you could potentially make a fortune, although there's no definite price for it.
2. Pokemon Cards
Before Pokemon took over our phones and streets, there was another way to collect them all - trading cards. These were a big deal in the 90s, and if you have some lying around in a forgotten cupboard, you could be sitting on a goldmine. In 2022, CNN reported that a super-rare 1999 Pokémon Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Holo Charizard card sold at auction for a whopping $420,000, setting an all-time record. It's worth checking if you have any valuable cards in your possession, as they could be worth a significant amount.
3. Harry Potter First Edition
The first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was published in 1997, and the rest is history. If you were one of the first people to buy a copy, you could have a small fortune on your bookshelf. According to the Harry Potter website Mugglenet, a first edition of the original book - complete with original cover art and typos - could fetch anywhere from $30,000 to $50,000. With only 500 copies ever printed, it's unlikely that you have one, but if you do, it's worth checking its value on sites like eBay or First Edition Books.
4. Super Mario Bros Game
Did you spend countless hours playing Nintendo in the 90s? One of the most popular games of the decade was Super Mario Bros, and owning an original copy could mean big bucks. In 2020, a sealed copy of Super Mario Bros 3 sold for $156,000 at auction, according to CNet. Just a few months later, The Verge reported that an unused copy of the original game sold for a whopping $2 million on a collectibles site. That's a significant amount for a game that many of us played in our childhood.
5. Old Disney VHS Tapes
Do you have a collection of old Disney VHS tapes lying around? While you might be attached to your well-worn DVDs, it's worth considering parting with them for some cash. Some rare Disney VHS tapes are selling for hundreds or even thousands of dollars on eBay, depending on their rarity and condition. So, if you have any of these tapes collecting dust, it might be time to let them go and make some extra money.
Prepare to feel old... Are you looking for ways to earn some extra cash? With the ongoing cost of living crisis affecting many of us, side hustles have become a popular option for supplementing our income. However, have you considered that the solution to making more money could be hiding in the depths of your cupboard, among the forgotten items from your childhood? If you grew up in the 90s, chances are you were caught up in every trend, whether it was the must-have toy for Christmas, a vast collection of videotapes, or a coveted collector's item. These items may have been packed away and not seen the light of day in years, but it's time to revisit them because some of them may be worth more now than what you paid for them back in the day.
Curious to find out which 90s items are now worth a fortune? Keep reading to discover if you happen to own any of these sought-after items and how much they could potentially be worth. So, do you have any of these things stashed away?
1. Furby - was it creepy or cute? The Furby was one of the most coveted toys of the 90s and it kicks off our list. If you were a child in the latter part of the decade, chances are this furry creature was on your Christmas wishlist in 1998. However, if you happen to have an original, limited edition, or rare Furby, you could be sitting on a goldmine. The value of your Furby depends on its type and condition, but some of the older models are selling on eBay for around £100, or as much as £175 if it's in its original packaging. The rarer Furbys can fetch even more, with reports of an original 1998 Furby selling for $705 on eBay a few years ago, and a super-rare Bejewelled Furby going for $6,400 last year. The rarest of them all, the Rainbow Furby, of which only three were ever produced, could potentially earn you a fortune, although its value has not been specified.
2. Pokemon cards - did you catch them all? Before Pokemon became a worldwide phenomenon that had everyone glued to their phone screens, there was another way to collect the popular characters - trading cards. In the 90s, these cards were a big deal as we tried to "catch them all" in their card form. If you happen to have some of these lying around in a dusty cupboard, you could be in luck. In 2022, CNN reported that a super-rare 1999 Pokémon Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Holo Charizard card sold at auction for an impressive $420,000, setting an all-time record. So, it's worth checking which cards you still have and what they could be worth. Who knows, you could be holding a fortune in your hands.
3. Harry Potter first edition - there were only 500 copies. The first book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was published in June 1997, and the rest is history. But did you know that if you were one of the first people to purchase a copy of JK Rowling's original Potter novel, you could have a small treasure sitting on your bookshelves? According to the Harry Potter website Mugglenet, a first edition of the book with original cover art and typos could fetch as much as $30,000-$50,000. With only 500 copies of that edition ever printed, the chances of you owning one are slim, but if you do, it's worth checking online to see how much it could be worth.
4. Super Mario Bros game - an iconic game. Let's be honest, many of us spent too much time in the 90s playing Nintendo, and one of the most popular games of the decade was Super Mario Bros. The little Italian plumber and his brother Luigi were so beloved that they spawned sequels, a spin-off movie, and even a hit single. However, owning a copy of the original game could be more lucrative than you think. In 2020, a sealed copy of Super Mario Bros 3 sold for $156,000 at auction, according to CNet. This record was broken a few months later when The Verge reported an unused copy of the original game selling for a whopping $2 million on a collectibles site. That's a lot of money for your Mario.
5. Your old Disney VHS tapes - can you part with your well-worn DVDs? Finally, if you're a 90s kid, chances are you have a stack of Disney VHS tapes somewhere in your house. While DVDs and streaming services have taken over, these tapes were once a treasured possession for many. And if you still have them, you could be in luck. Some of the rare and out-of-print Disney VHS tapes are now selling for hundreds or even thousands of dollars on eBay. For example, a Black Diamond VHS edition of Beauty and the Beast recently sold for $10,000. So, it might be time to dig out those old tapes and see if you have any hidden gems.
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