Common Items Most People Don’t Know Are Valuable

10. Magic the Gathering Cards

The renowned collectible card game (CCG) Magic: The Gathering debuted in the early 1990s and has since maintained its popularity, if not consistently gained momentum, over the ensuing two decades. Similar to Yu-Gi-Oh! or Pokémon, the game boasts numerous cards that hold minimal value, including unpopular common cards and basic lands, which are worth mere pennies. However, fueled by a thriving global tournament circuit, Magic: The Gathering features not only coveted old rare cards commanding high prices but also regularly introduces new cards that fetch as much as $100 or potentially even higher on the secondary market.

The Gathering boasts the most costly rare card among all collectible card games: the legendary Black Lotus. Solely included in the relatively limited Alpha, Beta, and Unlimited editions of the game, this coveted card holds a significant position within the esteemed "Power Nine" collection, renowned for its rarity and potency in competitive decks. An Alpha edition Black Lotus stands as the pinnacle of rarity and value in the game, having fetched over $150,000 at auction. While the chance of stumbling upon one in a thrift store is exceedingly slim due to its scarcity, exploring Magic cards is always worthwhile.