This young collector could not stop thinking about a painting that he purchased from a junk auction. It only cost him two dollars, but he knew that its real value was worth a lot more than that. He could tell that it would go for a pretty penny at the very least. Despite this, he did not know exactly how much it was worth. When he finally had it appraised by an expert in the arts, the painting’s true value astounded everyone present.
A Very Special Interview
One day in 2013, the cameras started to film. David Weiss was a famous appraiser who has checked out many items over the course of his career. At the time, he had no idea that it would be the most special one just yet.
A Knowledgeable Person
In the American edition of the Antiques Roadshow, he was the most informed participant regarding sketches and paintings and had several distinct encounters with auction houses. Sitting across from the appraiser was the kid who held the photograph. Within the broadcast, he was comparatively silent. The specialist began his company after a couple of preparations.
Budding Antique Trader
It was impressive that such a young boy already displayed so much interest in antiques. Even so, he had no idea how much the portrait was actually worth it. All he knew was that it was an interesting piece. At the very least, he would probably get a fair amount of money for it. The truth totally blindsided him!
Essential Part
The critical part of their role was understood by all appraisers, especially in front of the camera, where they had to learn the story of any item they evaluated. It could also be analyzed fairly and any distinct attribute of the object should be indicated.
The Standard Procedure
How does an appraisal session even work? For one thing, it was important to learn as much about the object as they could. They also have to carefully inspect every single aspect of the item that they could. All the appraisers on Antiques Roadshow had to follow these standard operating procedures to do their job properly. It is not just them either. After all, even less famous appraisers tend to do the same things too. It is an interesting profession that follows important rules and requires a certain amount of precision. Not everyone can become an appraiser!
For Only Two Dollars
The boy needed to take a long trip to find out how much the two-dollar painting was really worth it. He had to go all the way to Richmond, Virginia, to find out its real value. He was an amateur antique collector and appraiser, but there were things that he did not know just yet. Isn’t it amazing to hear that expensive items wind up at thrift stores? In those places, they are given arbitrary prices that do not reflect their true worth. This was how the boy ended up making an appearance in Antiques Roadshow. He paid two dollars for the portrait, but it was worth a lot more than that.
Worth It Or Not?
The more valuable pieces would end up in thrift stores or in unscrupulous antique shops, although most of the items were not priced due to their popularity in such stores. The little boy in the film, though, did the same thing as he made an appearance on the Antiques Roadshow network.
Traveling Appraiser Docu-Series
The Antique Roadshow programme began shooting in 1979. The display was created when a travelling appraiser and antique collector who came to visit them was inspired by the documentary series. The output became trendy and inspired many other divisions of different governments, such as the United States.
It Was The Big Leagues
Can you believe that Antique Roadshow started all the way back in 1979? The show got its inspiration when the crew met a traveling antique enthusiast and appraiser. It was originally a British show. The production started to trend and influenced a lot of people from different parts of the globe. When the boy appeared on the show, he felt lucky to join a show that was so important to him. After all, he already knew that it was the big leagues when it came to any antique collection!
An Expert In The Field
David Weiss was an expert who had a considerable amount of knowledge in European art. He has been in the field for over three decades already. His specialization happens to be European paintings and sculptures from the 19th and 20th centuries. We can see why he was the one assigned to assess the portrait that the young boy had. He was a true pro when it came to this field. Knowing this, we can’t help but wonder what price he assigned the painting!
Skilled Man
He was also involved in rugs from the Orient. The appraiser examined the image that the little boy took to the exhibition. When it comes to antiquities and how important the canvas was, he was an expert.
His Resume Backed It Up
David Weiss, like the rest of the Antiques Roadshow appraisers, personally participate in the TV show. But his primary job was actually at the Freeman Auction House. Over there, he held the position of Senior Vice President. In our opinion, he deserves a high position like this one thanks to this previous experience in the industry! This was also his job title when he had been based in Washington, D.C.
A Professor
When employed in Washington D.C., he kept the same designation as well. When working in that area, and learned several things. The skilled appraiser, though, not only analyzed sculpture, but he was also a lecturer at the University of Drexel, studying business topics.
A Very Rewarding Experience
He typically got excited when he found a unique item, which only shows us how dedicated he was to the job. He once talked about this in his biography section at the Freeman’s Auction House website. He said, “For me, the most rewarding experiences as an auction house appraiser are the happy, unexpected ‘discoveries’ that originate from private collectors and estates. The best and most memorable of these ‘finds’ have resulted in massively successful prices realized.” It made his day whenever this happened!
Evaluating The Item
David often challenged the young participant in the episode, equivalent to all the guests who took their product to be tested by the best assessor. He asked the boy what he thought about the image of himself.
Very Passionate For His Age
It is hard to find out more about an object without talking to the owner. Weiss, of course, started asking the young boy questions about the portrait in question. This way, he could learn more about its origins. The appraiser kicked off the interview by telling the young man, “You must be the youngest collector that I’ve seen.” This made the boy smile and responded, “I think so.” It was not the only reason Weiss was so impressed by him. Aside from his passion for antiques, the young man was also very poised for his age!
He Convinced His Parents
When the young boy found out about the show, he asked his parents to bring him to the set. It aired from Richmond, Virginia. The young man assumed he could bring home him a hundred bucks for the painting he recently bought. We are glad that his parents let him go to the show even though it was a long ride.
Ultimately Agreeing
In the end, after a long drive from their home in South Jersey to Richmond, Virginia, his parents decided to take part in the case. The parents embraced their son on the day of the broadcast and picked a vibrant red t-shirt that would be worn in front of the camera by the young visitor.
A Thrilling Experience
When he arrived at the gathering, the young guest was delighted. Because of his hobby, the reason he had the ability to come to the show was. When he heard that the boy had bought numerous antiques, not just the painting, Weiss was shocked.
His Favorite Objects To Collect
The appraiser also knew that the young man was accumulating goods longer than he planned. In the interview with the young boy, he asked about the items and the youngster’s favorite object to collect, and his reply to the professional appraiser was, “I like glass, sterling silver, and art.”
Passion For Antiques
Weiss was concerned about other objects that had been found by the young guest, which inspired him to collect antiques. From his enthusiastic reaction, the appraiser was persuaded that the boy had a love for collecting antiquities.
His Favorite Item
Weiss wanted to see what kind of things this young guest collected. What could have motivated a person his age to start doing this? When the boy replied to him, his voice’s tone was enough to convey his passion for antiques. He continued to talk about his interest in the field and expressed a good chunk of knowledge in the subject.
At A Junk Auction
The older appraiser wanted to learn more about how the boy started to get into antiques. He asked the young man, “Where do you find this stuff?” The boy only replied that he found these things in a “junky auction” somewhere in his hometown in South Jersey. Weiss was clearly impressed by the young man sitting right in front of him. He immediately assumed that this young man preferred to hold onto the objects that he came across. This was the reason he was surprised by what the boy told him next.
Different From Him
In their interview, he was fascinated by the boy. He believed that the young man liked to hold any antique that he finds in his hands. However, the following he received from the visitor seemed far from what the expert was expecting.
Holding Onto The Pieces
Weiss wanted to ask the boy more questions about his hobby. He asked the young guest if he liked to keep the items that he obtained from these auctions. Even as he asked this, the host already had an answer in mind. On the other hand, children often liked to hold onto their findings. Was this also the case for the young boy? Read on to find out!
Antique Collectors
Because of their worth, most older antique owners bought antiques, not because they hold them in their hands. Any youngsters, though, might maintain the discovered item for themselves because they might feel that it had a meaningful meaning in their lives.
He Sells Them Online
When he heard the answer to this question, Weiss was surprised. He clearly did not expect to hear the young man say, “I like to sell them online.” In disbelief, the host asked the young boy to repeat himself: “You like to sell them?” He was shocked because it sounded like something that you would only expect from people a lot older than that. The young man blew him away by explaining that he knew how to sell the antiques that he acquired.
Unforgettable Guest
It amazed him that the young man learned how to buy and sell all the antiques he had acquired. David felt the boy was the most memorable visitor he has ever had at the exhibition. Before judging the drawing, he realized that he wanted to understand more about the boy’s love for antiques.
A Mind For Business
Weiss had a deep interest in the young man sitting right across from him. He wanted to hear more about his experience in the world of antiques. The older appraiser had specific concerns in mind and asked the young man, “Have you made a lot of money selling silver, you’d say?” Once more, the boy managed to impress him with his response to the question. The guest displayed a lot of knowledge in the field by telling Weiss that he held out until September before selling the silver. After all, this was when he anticipated that the market price would change.
Gathering Information
How the kid had a drawing in his possession was the most fascinating aspect. The appraiser was attempting to obtain more details regarding the boy’s love for antiquity. He believed that the youngster had the object in the yard sales, which the boy felt had any meaning for the thing.
A Lovely Work Of Art
However, the young guest explained that he asked his dad to take him to the junky auction house during the summer. This youngster even pleaded with his dad to wait for the painting’s turn. Something about it simply drew him in! But what his instincts correct?
He Won The Bid
During the interview, the young man explained, “This piece was found at an auction down South Jersey. It was so hot there, my dad didn’t wasn’t to stay to get it, but I wanted to.” In the end, he only paid two bucks for it at the auction! He was glad that his bid won. After all, he could feel it in his heart that it had a great story. Sadly, he could not find a lot of information about it, so he had to ask the pros for help.
A Significant Story
The youngster figured that when it was made, it would have a significant plot. It was complicated for the kid to realize where the portrait was coming from. This was the explanation he decided to go to the Antiques Roadshow as well.
Is It Valuable?
For the viewers who watched and also for David, the thing the kid carried in the display seemed like an ordinary drawing. The assessor understood, though, that each object had a sign that would point out whether it was worth or not.
About A Mother And Her Child
Many people would not think that there was anything special about this painting. To the naked eye, it was just an ordinary painting. However, Weiss knew that the child had a special gift. It was possible that his gut feeling had been correct, but it could have been wrong as well. The professional looked at the portrait and observed the normal earth tones. It depicted a mother sitting on a chair as she tried to reach her child. The little girl was also sitting on the same chair, set atop her mother. However, it looks like the young boy overlooked a vital clue that would lead to more information about this piece.
Not Your Average Child
At this point, Weiss still wanted to test the boy some more. He wanted to know how much the youngster knew about art. The professional was struck by how calm the boy had been the entire time. It was also clear to him that no average child would bid on this portrait. The boy replied that after buying the painting, he realized that it was made of watercolor. However, he could not find out much more than that since the painting was enclosed in glass. This was where the art experts stepped in!
Expert In Arts
The young guest told the expert that after he purchased the drawing, he saw it, and it was made out of watercolor. However, since the portrait was contained in a bottle, the youngster was having a tough time describing. The consultant for the arts agreed to move in.
Testing His Appraisal Skills
The boy had been right about that guess. Indeed, the medium of the painting was watercolor. Isn’t it neat that someone so young could have figured that out? Let us not forget that he also knew a lot about silver! The young man was clearly doing well for himself in the field of antiques. He was young, so he still lacked the same amount of experience that other collectors did. Despite this, he did not fail to impress Weiss with all the things that he already knew. It was clear that he had the makings of an appraiser!
The Only Problem
The only thing was his inexperience with the value, and when the appraiser decided to test him it was about to meet him. Weiss wanted to see if his ability as an appraiser had been established by the young visitor.
Honing His Skills
Before he brought the painting home with him, the boy looked at it and made an assessment. He noticed that there was a sign at the bottom of the painting. However, he only described part of the signature. Right away, Weiss knew the second half of the full name. It only took him a glance to figure it out! Aside from appraising the painting, he wanted to help the boy improve his skills in the field. This was the reason the professional then asked the youngster to repeat what he had just said.
Real Passion
Before they would judge the child’s drawing, David needed his portrait to be written about. He would like the boy to describe what he could see in the art and tell the background of the drawing. David noticed that the enthusiasm of the young guest for the arts was genuine, and when he grew older, he had a high probability of becoming an appraiser of his thinking.
The Painting By Albert Neuhuys
This took place before they could assess the portrait that the child had with him. Weiss wanted to talk more about it first. He asked the young man to talk about the art piece as much as possible. After this, the professional realized that this was more than just a passing hobby for the boy in question. In his mind, he could already tell that the young boy would make an excellent appraiser in the future. After all, the boy managed to describe the signature in great detail. However, he failed to figure out what the first name of the artist was. This was when Weiss informed him of the full name. It was from Albert Neuhuys.
From The 19th Century
Albert Neuhuys had been a great Dutch painter from the 19th century. David Weiss explained that this artist often made paintings that depicted life at home. The painting that the boy brought to the show was a great example of this. It showed a scene with a mother and her child. The painter in question took up painting in Laren School, a Dutch artist colony. Over there, he studied alongside the likes of Jozef Israels. Neuhuys had to transition from a rural lifestyle to a more industrial one. After making this move, he made more art with as much passion as he could muster.
Peaceful Daily Scenes
Over the course of his lifetime, Albert Neuhuys was able to paint as much as he wanted. In fact, it was his source of income! Most of the time, he depicted the daily home lives of various people. As you already know by now, this was the subject of the painting that the boy took to Antiques Roadshow. It was a lovely work of art that showed a mother sewing as her child watched her at work. The artist also liked to paint domestic tasks in rural settings like farmers working in the fields. The majority of his works are shown in art museums. How did one of them end up in this boy’s possession?
A Great Dutch Painter
It goes without saying that David knew more about the painting and the artist than the youngster did. This was important when you appraise an object. He talked about who Neuhuys was before he revealed its value. “Neuhuys was one of the Dutch painters. He was born in 1844, and he died in 1914. I think your watercolor was probably done in the last quarter of the 19th century,” he said. Before this moment, the boy wanted to know how old this painting was. The expert could see that the young man was taking this seriously. Based on his expression alone, the young man was listening to every word.
Making The Young Man Guess
There was nothing odd about the show’s experts asking the guests to estimate just how much their item was worth. The truth is that there is nothing weird about these people making a higher guess either. Most of the time, they are convinced that the item would make them set for life. Sadly, it is rarely the case. Now that David Weiss was done sharing more information about the painting, it was time for the boy to make a guess. This was a great method because he could learn more about the field that he was so interested in. How well did he do now that he knew more about the object in question?
How Much It Was Really Worth
Weiss asked him, “How much do you think is worth?” Let us find out if the boy got it right this time around. He would test the young man at every possible opportunity to see how well he knew the field. It was clear that he had high expectations for the painting. After all, they would not have made the hour-long drive from New Jersey to Virginia if that were not the case. The young man thought it over and finally made a guess. He told Weiss, “Hundred and fifty bucks.” Did he get it right? Let us find out!
It Was Not Even Close
“Hundred fifty bucks?” David Weiss repeated the answer from the young boy. All of a sudden, the professional said, “I think it’s worth a hundred and fifty. I think it’s worth more than one hundred and fifty.” Despite this, the young man’s enthusiasm did not change at all. He just let the appraiser inspect the item some more. Everyone present had been excited to hear what else Weiss had to say about it. He then said, “Today, if your Albert Neuhuys watercolor came to an auction. It would probably sell for about $1000 to $1500.” The boy was unable to hide his shock when he heard Weiss say, “thousand.”
A Lot Higher Than He Expected
As a matter of fact, the young man could not say anything other than “Woah.” This word slipped out of his mouth when he heard how much it was actually worth. Weiss blew his mind with his appraisal of the portrait! Even though he did not guess it right, the professional thought that the young boy was a natural. Of course, he still had many things to learn before he could join the big leagues. “That’s a lot of money!” replied the young boy. Who would have thought that he could make a thousand bucks from a painting that he got for two dollars? Before the show came to an end, David gave him a quick lesson.
A Bright Future Ahead Of Him
The boy had been the youngest guest to ever come on the show, which is impressive enough on its own. David Weiss then told him, “So I think you’ve got a great career going as an art dealer. You should keep at it.” We are sure that the young man had been touched to hear such a thing. He replied, “I know.” That was not all! The youngster also went on, “I think I’m going to be rich!” The professional could not help but agree with that. Aside from that, Weiss told the young man that he was doing a great job for his age. As long as he polished his natural talent, he could make all of his dreams come true!
There is no doubt that we are amazed by this kid who earned a lot of money just from the painting that he bought for $2. But did you know that there are some items that you probably own that could earn you large sums of cash too? In fact, there are a lot of items that you probably bought for a cheap price years ago that costs hundreds upon hundreds of dollars right now! You may want to look into your closets, drawers, or wherever you may have kept your childhood toys, cause you never know how much they cost right now!
Garbage Pail Kids’ Cards: $1,000 and up
From the ’80s, Ahhhh. The surreal Garbage Pail Kids collectible cards have discovered their perfect home on the equally bizarre internet, where a card like “Adam Bomb” can generate about $ 3,000. If they are in their original packaging, bonus dollars.
1978 Luke Skywalker Action Figure: $25,000
When the Japanese designer and creator of A Bathing Ape, Nigo, wished to unload his Star Wars set, he turned to Sotheby’s. The overall value of the 2015 auction was more than half a million dollars, including this as-new Luke Skywalker boxed figurine, one of only 20 out there.
Peanut Royal Blue Elephant Beanie Baby: $5,000
Due to a manufacturing error with a darker color than originally planned, only 2,000 of these royal blue “Peanut” elephants were generated. It’s the most collectible Beanie Baby of its kind now, and it sells for as much as 5,000 dollars. Humphrey the Donkey, priced at around $2,000, as well as the 1997 Princess Diana Beanie Baby, are other valuable models.
PEZ Dispensers: Prices Vary
Even that rusty, candy-free PEZ dispenser might be worth something someday, Sugar fiends are glad to know. A dispenser known as Astronaut B, established for the 1982 World’s Fair, became a major bank in 2006, selling for $32,000 on eBay. The Mickey Mouse Soft Head dispenser, the 1955 Santa Claus Head dispenser and the PEZ gun are among the other collectible dispensers.
The Original Monopoly Game: $146,500
Monopoly’s original hand-drawn oilcloth version, made in 1933 and owned by game inventor Charles Darrow, was sold at Sotheby’s auction house in 2011 for $146,500, almost double its estimated price. But, although you don’t have such a rare version of this popular game, in the 1930s, retro copies were sold for $3,125, and limited editions were sold on eBay for hundreds.
Hot Wheels: Prices Vary
While most of these palm-sized vehicles are worth a few bucks, they can be worth thousands of rare discoveries. The “Volkswagen Beach Bomb” prototype from 1969, constructed with surfboards hanging out the back window and wheels that made it too big for the race tracks of Mattel, is among the most valuable. That’s what makes collectors, who value it at around $125,000, all the more profitable, although it has never been widely made.
Action Comics No. 1, $3.2 million
This “pristine” 1938 version went up for sale in 2014 as the most expensive comic ever sold on eBay, to staggering results. This is the comic that brought Superman to the world for the first time and there are fewer than fifty of them worldwide.
Wun-Dar He-Man: Prices Vary
Also known as He-naked-with-a-loin-cloth, this brawny figure of action was a giveaway that came in the 1990s with the purchase of Wonder Bread. You’re in luck if you saved it: your love for white bread might pay off thanks to the wonder of eBay, where some of these go for as much as $500.
Fisher Price’s Push Cart Pete: $3,000
If they are in mint condition, you can create a mint with antiquarian Fisher-Price toys. Such a 9-inch 1936 pull toy is expected to indeed rake more than $3,000, not taking into account that it was primarily retailed for 50 cents.
American Girl “Molly” Doll: $11,000
You’re going to be running a new $120 American Girl Doll, but isn’t it comforting to know that dolls like Felicity, Samantha, Kirsten, and Molly live there somewhere? You could make as much as $11,000 if you have one of these ‘out of print’ dolls at home, with their original clothing and accessories.
First Edition of “Where the Wild Things Are”: $25,000
The first edition of Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s book, signed in 1963, sold for $25,000 in 2012 on Abebooks.com. The condition of the book was particularly impressive, since picture books seldom survive without rips, smudges, and smears, as parents know all too well.
Lionel’s Pennsylvania ‘Trail Blazer” Train Set: Prices Vary
The nostalgic electric train sets of Lionel invoke a bygone age (and are now made with 21st-century technology), but it may be worth hundreds if you happen to find an original Lionel set in your attic. We just hope that in case you ever find one in your attic, it’s in pristine condition and could actually be sold.
First Edition Barbie: $23,000
Barbie may have undergone a makeover recently, but there is no doubt that the iconic, hourglass-shaped 1959 version will still be the one and only for certain collectors. Originals, complete with zebra-stripe bath suits and a sweeping up-do, sell from around $8,000 to $23,000.
Vintage Atari Cartridges: Prices Vary
An urban legend that Atari had buried hundreds of its game cartridges in 1983 turned out to be real in the New Mexico desert in a truth-is-stranger-than-fiction twist. In total, 881 recovered cartridges were sold, worth $107,000 in revenue. The rarer and more popular games will go on eBay, individually, for hundreds of dollars.
Original Furby: $900
Back in 1998, these furry, interactive toys landed on the scene, and you can be sure that everyone all over the world loved them! If you are hanging on to an early prototype in an unopened box, you might expect to collect around $900.
Game Boy: $750 – $1,000
We spent hours on the Nintendo mobile game system, which was first launched in the U.S. in 1989, before we all became obsessed with our cell phones. These days, in mint condition, Game Boys go for hundreds and, if you have a limited edition like Game Boy Light, over $1,000.
Original Transformers Action Figures: Prices Vary
Hasbro released first line of these transforming robot action figures in 1984. If you were fortunate enough to keep the originals in their package, they might be worth even more than their original value: Optimus Prime figures are sold on eBay for upwards of $1,000 in flawless packaging, much more than their original sticker price.
First Edition of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”: $6,500
First copies of the U.S. version of J.K. Originally released in 1998, Rowling’s tale sold for up to $6,500, which set off the Harry Potter phenomenon. Score one for Gryffindor if you locate a signed copy that adds to the value, such as this one that sells for $15,000.
Mario Kart 64: $400+
Nintendo’s most beloved games (we all talked about wanting to be Yoshi) are going to sell for nearly $460-$675 now. A game that is worth a lot of money and has taught us how to drive? Certainly not so shabby!
Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls: Prices Vary
Cabbage Patch Kids, first produced by Xavier Roberts in 1978, is loved by doll collectors. Pat and Joe Prosey are the world’s most obsessed Cabbage Patch doll collectors, having amassed more than 5,000 dolls (you can buy them all for a cool $360,000) in a custom-built Maryland museum. When you are more of a casual fan, an official collector’s club has an annual membership of $35.
Masters of the Universe Eternia Playset: $1,600
This battlefield, where your He-Man and Skeletor action figures may have fought, is now worth about $ 1,649, described by one eBay seller as the “Holy Grail” of Masters of the Universe toys. This field of battle is about $1,649.
Teddy Ruxpin: $500 – 1,000
Thanks to an audiotape player built into its back, this iconic, animatronic bear “reads” stories for children. Bears in top-notch condition can be had for around $500 these days. On the other hand, the Original Storytelling teddy bear from 1985 is a whopping $1,640.0. On the other hand, the Original Storytelling teddy bear from 1985 is a hefty $1,640.
Jurassic Park Action Figures: Prices Vary
We all liked the 1993 film by Steven Spielberg about a theme park that went wrong, and there is plenty of merchandise to prove it. These days, they can each be worth thousands of dollars if you hold on to the original action figures of the 90s and keep them in good condition. With $2,800 recorded for this one, T-Rex is one of the most sought after.
Faker Action Figure: $1,000
Although he is named as “Faker”, you can be sure that his value is far from fake! Did you know that fans of the franchise are willing to pay a huge amount of money for this action figure? Prices for this action ranges from $300-$1,000. So, if you’ve got an in-box version of this evil robotic imposter, then you know for sure that you could make a lot of money from it!
Tamagotchi: $200
Although it was sold for $18 initially, the Tamagotchi is now priced at $200! This device was formerly a tiny little pocket toy, developed in 1996 by Japanese inventors Akihiro Yokoi and Aki Maita. After it entered the market, Aki Maita won a Nobel prize in economics. Two Japanese words meaning “egg” and “ear,” consist of the name itself, and the miniature toy showed children how to care for a virtual animal. This was the biggest trend in the ’90s, and today it had an improved release, with over 82 million sales!
Power Rangers Toys: $140
We all remember the amazing stories of the Power Rangers, but can we recall their toys? These toys were easily sold out during the peak of the show’s popularity, but we are curious to know how much the toy has earned. This toy earned over $6 billion, which makes it a successful business. It was initially sold for $13, but collectors are willing to pay over $140 for the toy.
Troll Dolls: Prices Vary
Since the sixties, the infamous Troll Dolls have been around, but to our surprise, as of today, they are still popular! In England, the dolls have a different name, going by the name of ‘Gonk Trolls.’ While the design was adopted by many businesses and made money with their specialized versions, the original creator has copyrights. A lot of versions have been made, which is why it is difficult to find authentic ones. They used to sell for $50, but for that, collectors are willing to pay $40.
Nintendo 64: $370
America was shaken by the Nintendo 64 as the super-advanced console of the period. There was simply nothing like the console, particularly because of the Mario 64 and Banjo Kazooie games. At the time, 3D graphics for games were pretty new, which is why many people fell in love with the console. The Gamecube didn’t take long to overcome Nintendo in sales, but you can still sell your Nintendo 64 for a lot of money because the price of the collector is $370.
Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prices Vary
Everyone went nuts over the Pokémon Trading Cards, based on Nintendo’s video games. With the slogan of the game being “Gotta Catch ‘em All!”, Sales of the product easily went up as a lot of people wanted to catch all of them. Today, many of the cards are not worth as much, but the rare ones are highly sought after. There was even one card sold for over $100K! You could easily make a fortune by selling them if you happen to own one of those rare cards.
Polly Pocket: $13,000
Every little girl wanted to have a Polly Pocket. These dolls have a house of their own that turns into a carry on box. During its release in 1989, it was initially sold for $ 10. It was later purchased by Mattel and some improvements were made. The originals cost a lot as of the moment when one of them was sold for over $13,000.