These common household items that are probably in your parents' house are now worth small fortune
You may think that your parents' store room is full of junk, and for good reason.
All you may see is some out-of-date technology, clunky old toys and cooking pots which would have been considered vintage around 10 to 20 years ago.
But the reality is that there may be a few items that are worth putting up for sale, if you're looking to make a handsome profit.
Many things from the 1970s and 80s could sell for a small fortune if you can get your hands to it, thanks to societies new love for pre-owned, almost pre-historic items, which the majority of people have moved on from.
Advert
So, here are seven reasons why you might want to schedule a dig around your parents' attic, store room, or basement in the next few days.
Typewriters
Starting strong here, as Hello! explains that the old tech is back in fashion, with many becoming fans of the aesthetic and distinct sounds made by a typewriter.
Almost all of us have bought into the modern technology era, but much like record players, there's something special and different about a typewriter, with it able to craft an inked letter as opposed to a text on a screen.
While it can go for around £30 on eBay, it's worth checking the model at your parents', as it could sell for as much as £700.
Older cookware
This may come as a surprise to many, given that cooking pots have likely been used extensively, but it turns out that Pyrex dishes may be worth a decent amount, decades on from being a staple of domestic life.
If any of this cookware is hiding away in storage, you could be in for a treat, especially if you have any CorningWare sets.
These can sell in the hundreds, while a two-piece CorningWare set is currently up on eBay for over £7,300.
Luke Skywalker action figure
'Luke, I am your seller' - is likely what you'll be saying if you can find the iconic figurine anywhere.
It's no secret that the 1977 release of Star Wars blew the minds of viewers who sat down in the cinema, expecting a regular sci-fi viewing.
History was happening before their very eyes, and the franchise also created a number of childhood toys to take advantage of the hype - setting a trend which still carries on today.
But if you use the force yourself and find Luke in tiny form, you could sell one for about £30 on eBay, while a boxed figurine even managed to sell for £20,000 over 10 years ago.
VCR recorder
You may not consider this vintage, but the reality is that this device has long been a thing of the past, especially with the introduction of the streaming era.
The idea of watching films or episodes of your favourite TV show after they aired on a channel would leave jaws on the floor in the past, but now, it could do the same once you get your money's worth online.
One VCR recorder has been found going for £250, while others can go for around £100.
IKEA furniture
The popular Swedish furniture and household company is still thriving in this day and age but apparently, their affordable furniture has long been durable.
Vintage IKEA furniture could be worth a fair amount, with their 1970s Cavelli armchair potentially being worth over £10,000, while older models could be worth more.
Sony Walkman
We're not on about the CD version, this is all about the original Sony Walkman, which was introduced in 1979.
It would be the first time private listening would be made public, as you could listen to your tunes while on your way to do everyday tasks and errands.
Many of us will have moved on to wired headphones plugged in to our phones, or even Bluetooth headsets which need no wires at all, and therefore never get tangled.
A complete original kit could be worth as much as £1,500 on eBay, as music-related items such as record players continue to be worth a lot more than you'd think.
Train sets
Train enthusiasts take their hobby very seriously, so if you have the right set and models, you could be looking at three or four figures hitting your bank account.
Hornby is a brand known for creating iconic sets of these toys, which can range for anywhere from £100 up to £2,000 on eBay - so if you think your mum and day may have this packed away from their childhoods, why not have a rummage?
Joshua Nair