Going for: $50 And, we’re back to Disney. Actually, there are a ton of Disney’s “Black Diamond” VHS tapes on our list. If you haven’t heard that term before, it refers to the original and rare versions of these classic films that can be found on sites like eBay for several thousand dollars. Of course, just the original versions aren’t worth that much in most cases, like with Sleeping Beauty, but you may be able to get around $40 for it.
Some people trying to sell the originals for much more than that – although that doesn’t necessarily mean anyone’s buying it. In fact, if you Google “Disney Black Diamond” you’ll find all of the naysayers that argue that you shouldn’t even dream of spending $2,000 on something that you can find elsewhere for $20. We’re going to have to agree with the naysayers on this one. But if you’re going to get in on the Black Diamond craze, make sure you’re on the winning team. That’s the team that’s making all of the money, not spending it.
The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh
Going for: $20 Watching Pooh and the gang was like a childhood rite of passage for so many of us. The stories that took place in the Five Hundred Acre Wood shaped a ton of young minds, and Eeyore introduced us to the concept of clinical depression early on. The original copy of this film, which came out in 1977, can be found online for around $20. Of course, the actual amount you may get if you put one up for sale depends on the condition that it’s in – and whether or not it’s some type of special edition.
If you’ve got a first edition of the book by A. A Milne, you can get a lot more than just $20. One seller even has their copy listed for $750.00. Who knew that a book that was originally sold in 1926 for so much? In fact, there’s a rare, limited copy edition of that same book that was recently auctioned off for nearly $3 million. Then, there are some collectibles that are going for everywhere from $5,000-$25,000, which is how much one person is asking for their 12-inch Pooh’s Colorful Rainy-Day plush toy.
Peter Pan
Going for: $20 Oh, Peter Pan, the first male character in a major movie to rock a pair of green tights (but not the last, hello, Robin Hood.) This film first came out in 1953, and spawned other films such as Hook, and Wendy, which is coming out later this year. But you can grab a copy of the original VHS for somewhere in the $20 range. That’s actually pretty impressive, considering this movie is decades older than the others on this list so far.
The main theme in Peter Pan was about not wanting to grow up, and the desire to remain a child for life. In fact, the film was actually based on a play titled The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up, by J.M Barrie. And hey, do you blame him? Being an adult isn’t all that it’s cracked up to me. Although Peter Pan must be the only child in the history of children who didn’t want to be an adult (and sooner than later!)
Pinocchio
Going for: $50 Pinocchio is the best movie of all time. Okay, if I were Pinocchio, my nose would have just grown an inch. Although there are probably people out there who would argue that it is actually the best. The film is definitely a classic and one that taught us all about the importance of honesty as children. It also made us feel kind of bad for inanimate objects. I mean, all Pinocchio wanted was to be a real boy, and we all wanted it for him, too. In 2019, Disney decided to reboot the film in a live-action version which was directed by Oscar winner Robert Zemeckis.
If you’ve got an original copy of this Disney original tucked away in an old cabinet in the basement or something, you may want to dust it off and put it up on eBay. If it’s in solid condition, you can get around $50 for it. And, unless you’ve got a collection going, why not? It isn’t like you can’t find the movie on one of the many streaming services (most likely Disney+,) if you get the urge to watch it.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Going for: $75 We’re moving on up with the scale of prices on our list of the most expensive DVDs and VHS tapes. E.T The Extra-Terrestrial is one of the most classic films of all time. It’s referenced in countless other shows, songs, and movies, and basically everyone on earth knows the phrase, “E.T phone home.” So, it only makes sense that the original version of this popular family movie can be sold for over $70 eBay. There are actually some rare, Black Diamond editions that are going for over $4,000, so someone can definitely swing $75 for a good copy.
The film was one of three Steven Spielberg films that broke box office records when it first came out in theatres. The director later revealed he shot most of the film from the level of a child’s eyes to give the audience more perspective and make us feel closer to E.T – and it worked! Anyone who says they don’t at least get a little teared-up at the end must not have been watching the same film as the rest of us.