10 Garage Sale Finds That Could Secretly Be Worth a Ton

A German company created the first Christmas ornaments to be sold in stores in the 1800s.

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These kinds of big-ticket discoveries are uncommon, but not unheard of, so the next time you go garage sale shopping, consider stocking up on art.

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If you're going hunting for Barbie No. 1, look for the doll sporting a zebra-striped bathing suit, with holes in the bottom of her feet.

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Alright, so given that there are only 49 in the world, the likelihood of finding a $35 million Gutenberg Bible at a yard sale is pretty high.

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The iconic Air Jordan line from Nike is one of the most valuable brands in the $2 billion global athletic shoe resale market.

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Vintage kitchenware like Pyrex can go for thousands, but if you happen across antique-looking pottery you also might want to snap it up.

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Diamonds really are a girl's best friend—especially when you buy a ring at a yard sale for a few dollars and it turns out to be worth $850,000.

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Superman's first comic book was resold for $3.2 million, and other comics have been known to fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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We're not talking about designer duds you can resell on eBay, although those finds can bring in cold, hard cash, too.

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At garage sales, old records are frequently found. Purchasing one for 75 cents at a sidewalk sale and then selling it on eBay for $25,000 is unusual.

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10 Garage Sale Finds That Could Secretly Be Worth a Ton

A German company created the first Christmas ornaments to be sold in stores in the 1800s.

Antique Christmas Ornaments

These kinds of big-ticket discoveries are uncommon, but not unheard of, so the next time you go garage sale shopping, consider stocking up on art.

Artwork

If you're going hunting for Barbie No. 1, look for the doll sporting a zebra-striped bathing suit, with holes in the bottom of her feet.

Toys

Alright, so given that there are only 49 in the world, the likelihood of finding a $35 million Gutenberg Bible at a yard sale is pretty high.

Books

The iconic Air Jordan line from Nike is one of the most valuable brands in the $2 billion global athletic shoe resale market.

Sneakers

Vintage kitchenware like Pyrex can go for thousands, but if you happen across antique-looking pottery you also might want to snap it up.

Pottery

Diamonds really are a girl's best friend—especially when you buy a ring at a yard sale for a few dollars and it turns out to be worth $850,000.

Jewelry

Superman's first comic book was resold for $3.2 million, and other comics have been known to fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Comic Books

We're not talking about designer duds you can resell on eBay, although those finds can bring in cold, hard cash, too.

Clothing

At garage sales, old records are frequently found. Purchasing one for 75 cents at a sidewalk sale and then selling it on eBay for $25,000 is unusual.

Vinyl Records

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