We all have old junk lying around in the closet, the attic, and the basement. What most of us fail to realize is that some of this “junk” might be a source of some serious green. Here we have compiled a list of 10 antique things you might think are completely useless but could actually bag you a few thousand bucks!

1. Vintage Apple Computers

Before you toss out that old rusty computer is sure to ask around how much a collector would be willing to pay for it. The Apple 1 (1976) is one of the most sought-after model by collectors. If you own one then get ready for a payday not less than 6 figures. Later models like the Apple II and III might not be as valuable as their predecessor but will still get you a few thousand bucks.

1. Vinyl Records

Vinyl records might be a thing of the past but that doesn’t mean they have no use now. Records of old school music sensations like The Beatles and Bob Dylan might sell for a hefty sum north of $10k. Taking care of things really does pay off!

1. First Edition Books

The first edition of classic books like Alice in Wonderland, the Hound of the Baskervilles and the Wizard of Oz could easily be worth a 6 to 7 figure value. The highest valued first edition book is perhaps the 16^th century Nostradamus’ “Prophecies” – valued at a staggering $21,000,000. Might be a good idea to make a trip to your grandparents and look for old editions of some classic books.

1. Vintage Guitars

That guitar you bought for the temporary rock star phase you had all those years ago might finally pay off. Vintage guitars are highly sought after by collectors, with the Space Age chic 1958-59 Gibson Explorer, one of the rarest guitars, valued at $250k t0 $310k. a 1936-42 Martin D-45 today would be valued between $250k and $400k.

1. Comic Books

Thanks to the rising popularity of superheroes due to movie adaptations with whole franchises centered on them, like the MCU and DCEU, prices of classic comic books have reached new heights. Highly sought after are comic book editions which introduce popular superheroes, like the 1939 issue of DC’s “Detective Comics” that brought Batman to life is now valued at more than $1 Million!

1. Action Figures

Action figures gained a lot of popularity back in the 80s, before the rise of computers and phones, when they were the only medium for the youth to utilize their wild imagination. Figures and playsets from the popular He-Man series are the ones that you want to keep an eye out for as they are most valuable in today’s world.

1. Baseball Cards

Classic baseball cards in mint conditions sell for a crazy sum of money among enthusiastic collectors. The craze surrounding baseball cards is perhaps due to nostalgia. These cards remind people of a simpler time, when they went to watch their first game with their dad or when their favorite player hit that winning home run and the crowd went wild. The value of baseball cards can be judged from the fact that a Mickey Mantle card from 1952 was sold for $400k at Heritage Auctions.

Designer Jewelry 

The money they fetch depends heavily on their size and metal composition.  A vintage bracelet from the French luxury brand Van Cleef & Arpels, with the company's "VCA" maker's mark intact, could be worth as little as $1300 for the "Sweet Alhambra butterfly bracelet" (made of yellow gold and mother-of-pearl) and upwards of $360,000 for the "Perlée cuff bracelets with diamonds, medium model," which is comprised of white gold and diamonds.

1. Chinese Decorative Antiques

Recently, the eyes of collectors have started shifting from European antiques to Chinese ones. This is perhaps because the European pieces tend to be bulkier. Nonetheless, your Chinese vase made of porcelain or jade might be worth a good sum of money, especially if it is at least a 100 years old. A quick eBay search for Chinese vases will be a testament to this fact as it will reveal that bidding prices range from as little as $10 to as much as $900.

Sports Memorabilia

A jersey that a classic popular player wore is likely to fetch a large sum of money. Things related to sports are the most lucrative when it comes to antiques because everyone is a fan of one sport or the other and for most people that sport might have effected their life in more ways than one. Jerseys and sneakers worn by famous players can potentially sell for more than a million dollars.