4 Childhood Toys From the 2000s Could Bring in Serious Cash
Many people revisit childhood toys and collectibles, occasionally discovering they’re worth more than expected. The good news: You don’t need items from decades ago. Toys from the late ’90s and early 2000s can still have resale value, depending on rarity and condition.
Let's look at some vintage toys and trinkets that could be worth more than you expect.
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Easy Bake Oven
Some toys span the generations. Take the Easy Bake Oven, for example. You can get some decent money for the versions made in the '90s. If you still have the special-edition Bratz version, for example, it has been known to fetch upwards of $130.
Celebrity Dolls
If you were to hear the names Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, there's a good chance you'd instantly know who they are. From starring in "Full House" on television to making their own movies, the two were big hits in the late '90s and into the 2000s. If you still possess any of their dolls from back then, particularly in good condition, they could easily earn you hundreds of dollars.
Toy Cards
Did you collect Yu-Gi-Oh! cards? You might want to see if you can find them in your closet. Certain trading cards — especially rare or professionally graded ones — can be valuable on the resale market. You could be sitting on hundreds of dollars and not even realize it.
Beanie Baby Toys
Maybe a Beanie Baby was more your style. If you're fortunate enough to still have a rare Y2K Beanie, you may want to see what you can get for it. While phony Beanie Baby auctions are rampant on eBay — most of the highest-priced sales are fakes — a small number of rare versions have sold for significantly higher price.
Final Take
As you can see, some of those toys you or your family may have stocked up on in the '90s and 2000s can be worth quite a bit today. Other collectibles — including certain Hot Wheels items, Barbie dolls and vintage video games — may also have resale value, particularly if they’re rare or still in their original packaging.
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