{"id":860,"date":"2025-05-26T14:38:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T14:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alaskanativeowned.com\/?p=860"},"modified":"2025-05-28T20:28:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T20:28:41","slug":"the-items-gathering-dust-in-your-home-that-are-actually-worth-100s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alaskanativeowned.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/26\/the-items-gathering-dust-in-your-home-that-are-actually-worth-100s\/","title":{"rendered":"The items gathering dust in your home that are actually worth \u00a3100s"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/alaskanativeowned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2203819564.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23251461\" alt=\"Woman organizing papers and toys in bedroom at home\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Go through your &#8216;junk drawer&#8217; and you might be surprised at what you find (Picture: Getty Images\/Westend61)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"metro-article-audio-player\" data-vars-type=\"article-audio-player\">\n<div class=\"metro-article-audio-player-play-row\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"metro-article-audio-player-play-button\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<title>Listen to article<\/title>\t\t\t\t\t<span>Listen to article<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"img-container\"><img class=\"sponsor-image\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/metro\/includes\/site-blocks\/article-audio\/assets\/powered-by.png\" alt=\"Powered by\" data-rewritten=\"false\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"audio-controls hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t<audio class=\"audio-element\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ElevenLabs_2025-05-26T14_37_56_Axell-British-YouTube-Personality-_pvc_sp98_s50_sb75_se30_b_m2-3bc0.mp3\" controls id=\"audio-683771f3f17b5\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tYour browser does not support the audio element.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/audio>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Selling things you no longer use is an <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2022\/09\/19\/vinted-expert-shares-tips-to-sell-clothing-on-secondhand-sites-17410385\/\">easy way to drum up extra cash<\/a> \u2014 but you don&#8217;t need an antiques collection for your home to be a treasure trove.<\/p>\n<p>The UK secondhand market is booming right now, with UK consumers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibisworld.com\/united-kingdom\/industry\/second-hand-goods-stores\/3100\/#CompetitiveForces\">predicted to spend<\/a> a whopping \u00a33.6 billion on used goods in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s certainly <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/03\/30\/11-things-owned-90s-now-worth-a-small-fortune-22812637\/\">money to be made<\/a>, and as a self-professed &#8216;car boot queen&#8217;, Ellie Macsymons from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netvouchercodes.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NetVoucherCodes<\/a>, is well versed in turning pre-loved into profit.<\/p>\n<p>So if you have any of these sought-after items lying around gathering dust, listen up. Your next clear-out could really pay off.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vintage Pyrex dishes<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/alaskanativeowned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-475698366.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23250860\" alt=\"Pyrex measuring cup and mixing bowls\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Certain prints are especially popular (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"factbox\" data-ico=\"factbox_article\" data-track-module=\"factbox_article\">\n<h2 class=\"factbox-title\">\n\t\t\t\tReady to start your homebuying journey?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"factbox-content\">\n<p>You can access completely fee-free mortgage advice with London &amp; Country (L&amp;C) Mortgages, a partner of Metro. Customers benefit from:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Award winning service from the UK\u2019s leading mortgage broker<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Expert advisors on hand 7 days a week<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Access to 1000s of mortgage deals from across the market<\/p>\n<p>Unlike many mortgage brokers, L&amp;C won&#8217;t charge you a fee for their advice.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.landc.co.uk\/destination\/partners\/metro?utm_source=factbox&amp;utm_medium=inarticle&amp;utm_campaign=factbox\">Find out how much you could borrow online<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Mortgage service provided by London &amp; Country Mortgages (L&amp;C), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (registered number: 143002). The FCA does not regulate most Buy to Let mortgages. Your home or property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>According to Ellie, these retro cooking dishes are &#8216;hot property right now,&#8217; with designs like Gooseberry, Butterprint, and Snowflake fetching anywhere between \u00a330 and \u00a3150 each among collectors<\/p>\n<p>It all depends on their condition, though, as she adds: &#8216;Chips, cracks, cloudy glass (often from dishwasher damage), and faded patterns can all reduce the value significantly.&#8217;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retro consoles and games<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/alaskanativeowned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-954038948.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23250911\" alt=\"Playing Retro Video Games\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Retro gaming is having a moment right now (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From Game Boys to Sega Mega Drives, Ellie says &#8216;enthusiasts and nostalgic millennials are snapping up working consoles and original games.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>In terms of games, you&#8217;re looking at \u00a320 to \u00a330 for common titles, but rare ones can be worth as much as \u00a3300. Vintage consoles typically sell for a minimum of \u00a340, while certain models command upwards of \u00a3200 \u2014 and even just the packaging can go for \u00a3100 or more online. <\/p>\n<p>Ellie advises: &#8216;For the full resale value, make sure consoles aren\u2019t missing power leads or controllers and check game cartridges for corrosion or heavy scratches.&#8217;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">90s and 00s clothing<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/alaskanativeowned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2171032820_d6e8cd.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23251040\" alt=\"Clothing rack of vintage clothing at vintage store\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Check the back of your wardrobe for Y2K labels (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Fashion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpb.com\/en-eu\/content\/latest-from-mpb\/over-70-per-cent-consumers-bought-sold-used-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">makes up a 37% share<\/a> of all recommerce purchases in the UK, but you can command a particularly pretty penny by cashing in on the current trend for Y2K clothing.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Look out for denim jackets, branded hoodies, and old-school trainers from labels like Levi\u2019s, Adidas, Burberry, or Ralph Lauren,&#8217; says Ellie. &#8216;Such brands can resell for&nbsp;\u00a320 to \u00a3150 depending on the piece&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Before you list anything designer though, make sure to double check it&#8217;s not a fake, as Vinted, Depop and eBay suspend or ban users for selling counterfeit goods.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mid-century modern furniture<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/alaskanativeowned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-950213450.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23251350\" alt=\"Decorative wall round mirror in the shape of the sun, a golden cooper mirror, modern shape in the Scandinavian style\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>If it&#8217;s not your style, it&#8217;ll be someone&#8217;s (Picture: Getty Images\/iStockphoto)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Furniture and decor pieces from the mid-century modern era &#8211; roughly the 1940s to the 1960s &#8211; has stood the test of time, and has long been a coveted style for interiors fans.<\/p>\n<p>Ellie says that &#8216;small furniture items like teak side tables, magazine racks, or atomic-era mirrors,&#8217; can command \u00a340 to over \u00a3300 if you find the right buyer, but &#8216;the roof is the limit&#8217; for everything MCM.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind however, &#8216;newer mass-produced items that just <em>look<\/em> retro&#8217; will go for a lot less.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LEGO sets<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/alaskanativeowned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-459389821.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23251365\" alt=\"Harry Potter Lego Collection\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Got any Harry Potter LEGO laying around? It could help you magic up some money (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8216;LEGO holds its value incredibly well, especially themed or discontinued sets like Star Wars, Harry Potter, or Architecture collections,&#8217; says Ellie. &#8216;Even bulk bags of random bricks can go for good money.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Depending on completeness and theme, you&#8217;re looking at \u00a320 to more than \u00a3200 for a sets or boxes of well-kept LEGO, but (and this is a big but) &#8216;things like missing mini-figures, incomplete instructions, or knock-off bricks can make them essentially worthless.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Not sure how to tell whether you&#8217;ve got a fake? Real LEGO has the brand name stamped on every stud.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vintage cameras<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/alaskanativeowned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-735934649-e1748267197927.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23251418\" alt=\"Instant camera\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The value all depends on the condition and model (Picture: Getty Images\/Westend61)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As film photography skyrockets in popularity, so has the demand forvintage cameras like Olympus Trip 35, Pentax Spotmatic, or old Polaroids.<\/p>\n<p>The price you can fetch for one of these will be lower if it&#8217;s in poor condition (look out for issues like rusty battery compartments, sticky shutters, or broken lenses) or, for Polaroid cameras, the film type is no longer available.<\/p>\n<p>If you find the right buyer though, you&#8217;re looking at between \u00a325 and \u00a3150.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">British ceramics<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/alaskanativeowned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-925357292.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23251429\" alt=\"Ceramic Inkwell Suffragettes\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>You might be overlooking a rare find (Picture: Ken Florey Suffrage Collection\/Gado\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When it comes to ceramics, Royal Doulton, Wedgwood, or Denby are the brand names to look out for \u2014 especially limited editions or discontinued ranges.<\/p>\n<p>Teapots, dinner sets, or figurines, &#8216;can&nbsp;resell for \u00a330 to \u00a3200 depending on condition and pattern,&#8217; says Ellie, but&nbsp;&#8216;crazing (fine cracks in the glaze) will lower the resale amount, as will missing pieces, or heavily used sets.&#8217;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rare books<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/alaskanativeowned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2197647633.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23251432\" alt=\"Diverse collection of second-hand books\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Do some research on your stack (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Old books can be big earners; you just need to hunt through your shelves for the most valuable ones.<\/p>\n<p>Ellie says &#8216;first editions, niche cookbooks, out-of-print art or photography volumes, and certain children&#8217;s books&#8217; can sometimes resell for&nbsp;\u00a3500 or more, so it&#8217;s worth doing some research if you think you&#8217;ve got something unique.<\/p>\n<p>She adds: &#8216;Ideally, books should include their dusk jackets (better yet if they&#8217;re preserved in plastic) and not have&nbsp;torn pages or heavy wear. <\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Ex-library copies are usually worth less.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Do you have a story to share?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Get in touch by emailing <a href=\"mailto:MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk\">MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Go through your &#8216;junk drawer&#8217; and you might be surprised at what you find (Picture: Getty Images\/Westend61) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. 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