Going for: $350 This is another one of those classic films that can be quoted at random out loud in a store and at least two or three people nearby would catch the reference. The 1972 gangster film was nominated for seven different awards at the 30th Golden Globes, including Best Picture and Best Screenplay. Then, it was nominated for another 11 during the 45th Academy Awards.
The film follows a New York crime family father and son, played by Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. Not all versions of the film are selling for $350, but perhaps if you’ve got a rare and collectible copy or a collection like this gift set, you may want to consider putting it up on eBay. Or, if you’re one of the many fans of the film series, you should check out everything people have to offer on the online marketplace. Let’s just say $350 is nothing compared to some of the other stuff, including some of the original movie posters and even the screenplays, which are priced at over $5,500.
Hellraiser
Going for: $300 This is an occult classic and one that’s given some of us too many nightmares to count on our hands and feet. The 87’ British horror film follows the unfortunate souls who are condemned to be ripped to shreds by creatures known as the Cenobites, interdimensional beings who used to be humans at one point too but now exist in a hellish realm where they torture new souls. The Cenobites are summoned to Earth as someone gets their hands on a puzzle box, known as the Lament Configuration, and accidentally unlocks the gates of hell. Probably the most famous of the creatures is their leader, Pinhead.
One limited-edition film is selling for nearly $300 on eBay, and that’s not even the most expensive thing from this franchise on the site. There are figurines of Pinhead going for double the cost of this film. And speaking of hell, at this point, we’re getting into the “who the hell would pay that for a movie” range on our list. Of course, it’s still nothing compared to what’s to come.
Halloween
Going for: $300 If you had to name one movie that takes the cake for being the ultimate, classic slasher horror film, how many would say it’s John Carpenter’s Halloween? After all, they’re still making more of them today because of how popular the original was. The newest film, which also starred the original star, Jamie Lee Curtis, came out in 2018, and although it wasn’t directed by Carpenter, he was involved “in every step of the way” according to one of the writer’s, Danny McBride.
Being a superfan of anything can be expensive, but if you’ve got a thing for Halloween, you better also have some pretty deep pockets. This version of the film, a still-sealed VHS from 1978, is going for right around $300. And considering there’s another film in the works that are supposed to hit theatres later this year, it’s probably just going to keep getting more expensive.
Professional Wrestling Tapes
For $700 Depending on which side of the fence you’re on about wrestling, you probably either get into it or think it’s ridiculous. But regardless of those who see it as silly, professional wrestling is a big deal, with nearly 20% of Americans claiming to be fans of the sport, according to a recent poll by Gallup. And we all know that numbers don’t lie, so this $800 price tag on a pro wrestling DVD collection says it all.
Granted, there are 68 DVD’s in their original boxes in this set, but still - $800 is a lot of money to pay for a film collection. And that’s not the only pro-wrestling set that’s going for the big bucks on eBay. There are several WWE bundles for well over $100. If you happen to have some old wrestling videos lying around, maybe you should consider putting them together and pricing it to sell!
Barney & Friends
Going for: $950 Barney has definitely got to be one of the most famous cartoon dinosaurs in existence, that’s for sure. After all, the giant, friendly purple reptile shaped many young minds with his helpful lessons. If you’re lucky enough to have some Barney tapes around from when the kids were young and you need (or want) some extra money, take some pictures and put them online! There are a wide range of prices on each set, but they’re mainly between $200-$1,000.
This particular seller claims their copy is one of the library-only versions from its 1992 year of birth. Then, there’s another VHS selling for around $600. As someone who was entirely creeped out by Barney and chose to watch Nickelodeon, it’s hard to understand those prices, but hey, people like what they like! If you’re willing to drop over $900 to hold a physical copy of a childhood memory, you know where to find it!