What household items are worth money?

15 surprisingly valuable things you might have lying around the house Old Magazines. If you're one of those people that find it hard to through away magazines, it may have been worth those years of lugging them around. ... Vintage Furniture. ... Old cameras. ... Rare coins or notes. ... Books. ... Stamps. ... Old china. ... Glassware. More items... •

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You’re bound to have one at least one of these common household items that are actually worth some money. Did you know that a rare $1 coin with a distinctive "double rim", the result of a printing error at the Mint back in 2000, is worth anywhere from $1000 to nearly $3000, according to the Australian Coin Collecting Blog? After sifting through our coin jars and searching underneath our car seats, this news really got us thinking about what other unknown valuable items we could have lying around the house. On that note, we think it's time to clear out the cupboards and check between the couch cushions for these surprisingly valuable items you might not even know you own.

1. Old Magazines

If you're one of those people that find it hard to through away magazines, it may have been worth those years of lugging them around. Magazines that have been around for decades, or those that no longer exist, can be considered valuable collectors' items.

2. Vintage Furniture

As fashion trends come and go so do interior trends . Furniture that was popular back in your parent's time is now highly sought after with the resurgence of retro, mid-century and vintage interior decorating. If you're not into the style yourself, it might be worth putting that 1960s teak Parker sideboard you've got stored away up for sale.

Parker dining tables in good condition regularly sell online for thousands.

3. Old cameras

Are you hanging on to an old camera that you can't even buy film for anymore? If you know it's going to sit on the shelf and continue to collect dust, consider getting it valued. There's sure to be an avid photographer out there hunting for rare vintage models.

4. Rare coins or notes

That old penny you've been hanging onto your whole life might actually be worth a small fortune. Although rare, coins like the Australian 1930 penny and, as we mentioned before, the 2000 'mule' are worth more than their weight in gold to serious coin collectors. Find a local coin dealer or jump online if you think you've got some valuable loose change.

5. Books

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While you probably don't have the original copy of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (worth $2M!!) tucked away in your bookshelf, you may have some old classics, children's books or even uni textbooks that are worth a bit of cash. Sites like Amazon and Abe Books allow you to sell books online.

6. Stamps

Who didn't collect stamps when they were a kid? Believe it or not, stamp collectors still exist! There are hundreds of rare stamps on eBay alone range from tens to thousands of dollars. Dig out your old stamp collection and see if you have any winners!

7. Old china

With any kind of old pottery, dinnerware, or china, the embossed sign underneath could be a sign that an item is a collectible. Do a quick search on eBay to see if it might be worth something. Keep a look out for fine bone china teacups by design houses such as Shelley, Wedgewood and Royal Doulton, as these are always sought-after items.

9. Glassware

Depression-era glass, carnival glass, even old soda bottles and vintage canning jars can be worth more than you think. Have a look on Ebay or get an antique expert's advice to find out what it's worth before letting it go. Depression-era glass, such as the green lemon juicer pictured, are highly collectable. Some vintage bakeware is also worth a small fortune. Photography: Rob Shaw

8. Jewellery

If you've got some old jewellery lying around that you no longer wear or want to get rid of due to the wrong kind of sentimental value, it's worth looking into trading it in for cash. Although it's unlikely you will get back what you paid or what it's worth, it's a quick and easy way to make some money from unwanted goods. Look online for reputable dealers.

10. Records

Loved for their sense of nostalgia and intimacy, record players are making a comeback as a hip home accessory. While old record players may not be of much value, some records are! If you've got some old Beatles records lying around, you could be sitting on a small fortune. Maybe we should be hanging on to those old CDs?

11. Vintage bakeware

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You might be surprised to know that your mum's old CorningWare baking dish languishing in the back of the cupboard could be worth a small fortune The most common floral pattern is the instantly recognisable Cornflower range, which is still available to purchase today. There are however, several rarer designs which could be worth a hefty sum. Look for rare designs that were originally introduced in the 1970s, such as the 'Wildflower' and 'Floral Bouquet' patterns. Dishes with these designs can fetch up to $10,000 at auction.

12. Old VCRs

Sure the humble VCR was outmoded almost a decade ago, but film buffs are still out there, searching for rare copies of their favourite blockbusters. VHS tapes of the original Star Wars Trilogy and classic Disney films are the most valuable of the bunch.

13. Casette tapes

Call your dad and tell him to put his tape collection in the will. These old things – which no one thought would make a comeback – are again having their time in the limelight. Experts say a high-end cassette-buying trend is emerging. Because cassette tapes declined significantly with the introduction of the CD, they are incredibly rare, a fact which has driven their value up in recent years. In 2016, a copy of The Artist album by Prince, sold for $4117 on Dsicogs Casette tapes are once again in high demand. Photography: Hello I'm Nik on Unsplash.

14. Childhood Toys

Open up your toy cabinet and you could be sitting on a small fortune. Even if you're a child of the 90s, there are some treasures to be found. Unopened miniature Polly Pocket sets, have been known to fetch up to $600 at auction. Likewise, original Tamagotchis and rare Pokemon cards could be worth thousands. A Charizard Holo card from 1999 is worth upwards of $5000. Valuable toys from the 80s include View Masters and Cabbage Patch Kids. Even things like the free toys you'd get in a Happy Meal could be worth a couple of hundreds of dollars.

15. Original Tupperware

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