Common Items Most People Don’t Know Are Valuable

6. VHS Tapes

Although it might appear peculiar to those of us who've diligently purged our homes of old videotapes, VHS tapes continue to attract buyers even in 2021. Many may recall the delight of receiving one of the puffy, vividly colored Disney VHS tapes for Christmas or a birthday. Today, these classic tapes housed in quirky cases have become sought-after collector's items, with copies of less renowned movies such as Brandy's Cinderella fetching prices of $100 or higher. It's almost akin to finding a glass slipper.

On a somewhat more shadowy note, there exists a profitable market for VHS movies that were either banned or never officially released in the United States, particularly graphic horror films. Any movie that failed to transition to digital or DVD release, regardless of the cause, commands a premium among individuals seeking to view and potentially digitize the film for personal use or potential distribution. Similarly, adult-themed films with more explicit content can also fetch high prices, particularly those that were either banned or remained unreleased in the United States. Regrettably, there remains no significant market for VHS home movies, despite their abundance.