Not all, or even most, of these black boxes are worth anything. As DVDs, Blu-Ray, and now streaming have come, this outdated tech hasn’t retained its value all that well. However, a Black Diamond Disney VHS tape has been found to be quite valuable.
During April 2019, there was a set of Disney Black Diamond VHS tapes on eBay for $1,000, another listing for a single “Aladdin” tape at $1,300, and a sealed “Beauty and the Beast” tape with a going price of $1,500. If you were a collector, you might be sitting on a treasure trove!
PEZ dispensers
A childhood favorite, aside from the Bubble Jug, Pop Rocks, and all those amazing candies, the Pez Dispenser was one candy dispenser that kids loved to collect once it ran empty.
Some of these hyped-up bobble sticks are so rare that they can sell for hundreds or thousands of dollars. The popularity of these colorful plastic cases never really dissipated, and a 1982 PEZ dispenser known as ‘Astronaut B’ was sold on eBay for $32,000. Sounds like their student loans are all good now.
Lamps
The lamp you inherited that just didn't exactly fit in with the rest of your room can score you a wad of dough. Handel, Pairpoint, Fulper, and, of course, Tiffany are just a few of the brands that collectors are looking for.
Vintage and antique lamps should feature hand-painted designs, so look for brush marks, and the paint will feel textured.
Antique Chest
Depending on the rarity, design, and condition of the chest in your attic, it could be worth plenty. The most expensive is usually a French-made chest (such as Louis Vuitton) from some time in the eighteen hundreds, which can get up to the full twenty grand. But even some from this era languish down near the price of soda crates, for a few affordable hundred.
On the other hand, whether restored or in their original state, some natural chests can still bring in anywhere from five hundred to a thousand dollars. Functional, stylish, and expensive – the perfect Mother's Day gift.
Silverware
If ever there was a good time to bust out your grandmother's old dinnerware, it would be now. Collections of sterling silver cutlery can be worth anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars. If you have a complete set from a famous brand like Tiffany, you could be in for a real payday.
Sterling silver holds inherent value as a precious metal, but some antique silver pieces can be even more valuable than their silver content would designate.