There are many stories of people finding valuable comics or other small items in Salvation Army stores. Another story is about a family moving into a new house and discovering a wine cellar under the floorboards that are worth a lot.
Items worth millions could include anything, from baseball cards to vintage lunchboxes to stuffed toys and even ticket stubs for legendary concerts. There are many items that you don’t know about in your basement or local thrift store, and they could be worth a lot to collectors.
Read on to discover a list of some of the most valuable collectible items of all time. You never know, it might be time to bring out the stepladder and venture into the attic. You could have been sitting on a dusty goldmine for decades, blissfully unaware that you could be rich without knowing it.
1 Original 1959 Barbie
Maker: Mattel
Original Price: $3
Today’s Value: $27.450
Dolls were traditionally stuffed toys or babies before Barbie Dolls were invented. Barbie revolutionized the doll market and the industry in general. Barbie, a small doll with unrealistic proportions, evolved each decade with new shoes and careers, and finally new shapes and colors.
Mattel was the first company to show advertising to children. This contributed significantly to the initial sales of Barbie dolls. However, Mattel received criticism for its lack of diversity and gender roles that were polarized. Today, Barbie dolls are very collectible and you can make a fortune if you get a 1959 Barbie.
It is easy to see why this investment has a high return on your investment, considering that the original purchase cost was only $3. As with any collectible, the Barbies that are unboxed and unaltered will command the highest auction prices. A Barbie without missing limbs is not likely to be a popular item.