Common Items Most People Don’t Know Are Valuable

3. Old Apple Products

For Millennials, reminiscing about their first computer lab filled with green-screened Apple III computers might evoke a bittersweet feeling, considering that those computers would now be worth thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars. While many schools likely disposed of their old Apples long ago, those who held onto them are now sitting on a goldmine, with Apple III units fetching prices comparable to their original retail values as cutting-edge technology. Even older Apple II computers have been sold at auction for as much as $5,000, surpassing the cost of today's top-of-the-line gaming computers.

Aside from antique Apple computers, first-generation iPods are also commanding exorbitant prices in today's market. In 2019, a first-generation original iPod fetched over $2,000 at auction. Now, they're being listed for as much as $16,000, indicating a remarkable surge in value. The original iPod was undeniably revolutionary in revolutionizing how we listen to music, although its functionality has largely been supplanted by services like Spotify and the music capabilities of our cell phones for most users. Nonetheless, true audiophiles continue to find significant value, evidently worth thousands, in the original and simplest iterations of the iPod. Steve Jobs would undoubtedly take immense pride in this enduring appeal and appreciation for his creation.