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Dust Off Those VHS Tapes! Some Might Be Worth a Fortune
Remember VHS tapes? While most are probably gathering dust in attics and basements, some could be worth a small fortune. Believe it or not, certain VHS tapes have become highly collectible, fetching impressive prices among film enthusiasts and nostalgia buffs.
Here are some VHS tapes that might be worth a second look:
- The Terminator: Copies in good condition can sell for around $1,000, with mint-condition first editions going for much more. One reportedly sold for $32,500 in 2022.
- The Return of the Living Dead: This cult classic zombie flick is a rare find. A graded copy sold for over $18,000 in 2022.
- Ghostbusters: Factory-sealed copies of this blockbuster are highly sought after, often selling for five figures. A certified, mint-condition copy sold for $23,750 in 2022.
- Star Wars: A New Hope: Early releases, especially those from 1984, are the most valuable. Sealed copies with specific watermarks from 1990 and earlier can sell for over $2,000. One even sold for a staggering $114,000 in 2022.
- A Nightmare on Elm Street: Sealed and graded copies of this 1980s horror classic have sold for as much as $15,000.
- First Blood: Even lightly used copies of this 1982 action film can fetch around $400. A sealed and graded edition sold for $22,500 in 2022.
- Back to the Future: A sealed, first print 1986 VHS is currently listed online for a whopping $100,000. Other sealed copies can range from $500 to $10,000.
- Back to the Future Part II: This sequel is also a collectible, with some copies selling for over $1,000.
- Jaws: This classic thriller is another valuable VHS find. A factory-sealed 1983 copy sold for $32,500 in 2022.
- The Goonies: A mint-condition copy of this beloved adventure film sold for an astounding $50,000 in 2022.
- Halloween II: While the original Halloween isn’t on this list, its sequel is. A sealed and graded copy sold for $15,000 in 2022.
- Rocky: Mint-condition, original packaging copies are highly desirable. A factory-sealed copy sold for $27,500 in 2023, and a boxed set of Rocky I, II, and III sold for over $50,000 the same year.
- Top Gun: This 1980s classic is a popular collectible, with some copies selling for thousands of dollars. A graded Pepsi promotional VHS sold for $17,500 in 2022.
- The Thing: This cult horror film has seen a resurgence in popularity, with one VHS copy selling for $37,500 in 2022.
- Disney/Pixar’s Cars: A limited-edition VHS released through the Disney Movie Club in 2007 is now a valuable collector’s item, with some selling for over $10,000.
The best chance for a high resale price is a factory-sealed VHS tape. Lightly used copies in good condition can also bring in decent money. So, it might be time to check your old collection – you could be sitting on a hidden treasure!
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