10 old electronic devices you might have at home that have increased in value
Have drawers full of old electronic devices? Check them out before throwing them away, They could be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
If you find yourself doing a little KonMari house clean-up and looking to get rid of old items, you may want to not only “keep only those things that speak to your heart,” but also some electronics as some could be worth a small fortune.
Some stores, such as Costco, Walmart, and Amazon, have electronics trade-in programs, offering discount codes or gift cards in exchange for your items. However, certain items, which can be collected, can yield a higher profit.
10 old electronic devices you might have at home that have increased in value
Financial portal GOBankingRates consulted with Thomas Paddock, consumer trends analyst and shopping expert and founder of Learn Retail Arbitrage, to determine 10 items that could be worth a lot of money. Here is the list.
Original Apple iPod
A brand new first-generation iPod sold for $29,000 on the collectibles investment platform Rally in 2023. The iPod was sold still in its original, sealed packaging.
Even if it is not new, an original iPod in good condition could sell for $500 or a few thousand dollars.
Nintendo Game Boy
This item can fetch a price of between $50 and $3,000.
Sony Walkman TPS-L2
If you have a forgotten Sony Walkman TPS-L2 in good condition, you can get between $500 and $2,500.
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Antique rotary phones
These phones can sell for between $50 and $500.
Original Polaroid instant cameras
Due to the rise of instant photography, original Polaroid instant cameras can sell for between $50 and $200.
Atari 2600 console
The world of video games is important to some collectors. An Atari 2600 console can sell for anywhere from $50 to $2,000.
Commodore 64 home computer
This popular computer could cost between $100 and $700.
First edition of Tamagotchi
Another treasure from the 90s is the Tamagotchi. This can fetch between $20 and $50 if it's already been used and up to $300 if it's still in its packaging.
Sony Trinitron TVs
These televisions are priced from $100 to $500.
Texas Instruments Speak & Spell
The popular Texas Instruments Speak & Spell educational toy can sell for between $50 and $300.
This device was designed in the 1970s and when it finally came to market was the first time that an educational toy utilized speech that did not come from a tape or phonograph recording.
Where can I sell old electronics?
eBay has become one of the most important sites to offer and sell collectibles if you are looking to reach more people. It can also be a great place to check prices and get a reference for how much you can sell an item for. Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist are also good options.