PEOPLE have been paying big money for older, discontinued gadgets on eBay – and you may have some of these in your home.
Discontinued tech items can either fall into an abyss of obsolescence – or they can sell for a mini-fortune online.
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“Old tech is finding an audience of memorabilia-collector-minded people,” sound engineer and old-tech guru David Frangioni told RD.
“Just as rare baseball cards and [vintage items from] Star Wars, James Bond, and classic ’60s TV shows have soared in value over the past 20-plus years, old tech is finding its audience of collectors.”
So if you’re the kind of person who tends to hoard old products in their garage, now is the time to sift through and dust them off.
Here are some of the best-selling old tech gadgets you need to list on eBay ASAP.
The Original iPhone
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Apple released the first-ever iPhone in 2007 – and it completely changed the world of cell phones.
At the time, it sold for $499 for the 4GB model and $599 for the 8GB model – significantly less than today’s iPhone models.
However, now this iconic phone can sell for more than $1,000 on eBay. So if you have one, you should consider selling it.
Nintendo 64
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Released in 1996, the Nintendo 64 was one of the most revolutionary gaming systems of its time.
And while gaming systems have come a long way since then, the Nintendo 64 still has a major nostalgic appeal for collectors.
For this reason, many people are interested in obtaining one and likely re-selling it down the line.
As it stands, bidding prices can start around $100 for one online, but if you have a console in one of the limited-edition colors or accompanying cartridges, it could go for a lot more.
According to Frangioni, some of the cartridges – especially Donkey Kong Country – are worth thousands
Tamagotchi 1996
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Tamagotchi was a virtual pet toy that was developed by Japanese toymaker Bandai.
The devices grew to fame in the mid-90s, quickly garnering a cult following around the world.
In fact, the toys remained so popular that the company even released newer versions in 2017.
However, the original 1996 version remains highly coveted amongst collectors.
And now they can rake around $200 for a standard one – or thousands for rarer ones.
