The key to something being valuable lies in its rarity (just ask Honus Wagner). With so many people tossing old toys, discarding old decorations, and swapping old technology for newer versions, one person’s trash helps set the stage for another’s treasure. In fact, all sorts of gadgets and gizmos hold value; from vintage items going for a few hundred dollars to quit-your-job money, your net worth might be higher than you realize. So, before you call the donation truck or fill up your garbage bin, consider searching your home for the following 23 things:
#1: Old Video Game Consoles & Cartridges
You might have had a legendary run in the Legend of Zelda or helped Luigi rescue Princess Peach, but not even turtle tipping is as valuable as specific video game cartridges. The factors that dictate worth include a game’s title, the game’s rarity, and the cartridge’s condition. While opened video games can hold value, the never-opened ones tend to be the real moneymakers; in 2021, an unopened 1985 Super Mario Bros. sold for $2,000,000.
