We all know how crucial it was to get a bedtime story before we went to bed. Do you guys remember this book? Well, it was the real deal back then. In 2012, a signed 1963 first edition of this book by Maurice Sendak was sold on Abebooks.com for a whopping $25k.
We are in awe because the book was in excellent condition. As you can see in the photo, the book looks like it’s brand new, which is especially surprising because picture books rarely survive out there without it getting ripped, smudged, smeared, stained, bitten, or otherwise abused.
Action Comics No. 1
Okay, we all know that many comics are available, but we can fondly remember what it felt like to collect them at a young age. It was a favorite pastime for kids around the world, and it always opened up our imaginations in the most interesting ways. But, of course, nothing beats the first editions. The most expensive comic book ever sold on eBay was this one.
It’s a pristine 1938 edition, and it went up for auction in 2014 to unbelievable results. Well, you must be wondering, why the frenzy? Well, it’s the comic book that first introduced Superman into this world, and there are fewer than 50 that exist worldwide. So how much did it sell for? It went for a whopping $3,207,852. That’s right; this comic book is worth more than your house. Mind Blowing! (But I’d still keep the house).
Wun-Dar He-Man
Okay, so here’s another He-Man for you. Also known as “Naked with a loin cloth He-man.” Yes, we know the name sounds super fun, but that is what kids back then used to call him. This muscular and brawny action figure was a giveaway that came with the purchase of Wonder Bread in the ‘90s.
The loincloth-clad He-Man exuded primal energy, emphasized his simple warrior nature, and added to his legendary appeal. If you were one of those people who saved it, you are one lucky son of a gun because your love for white bread could earn you $500 on Amazon. Look for it!
Vintage Atari Cartridges
Here’s another vintage item on our list that brings back a lot of memories. We all know that aside from the Sega console, there was Atari, and it was the love of our lives at some point during our childhood. It’s very rare to find one like this in good condition that has weathered the decades with nary a scratch.
But you’ll be surprised because someone bought all the game cartridges. An urban myth circulated back then that Atari had buried as many as hundreds of cartridges in 1983 in the New Mexico desert. Well, that turned out to be highly true! In all, 881 recovered cartridges were sold, culminating in $107,000 in proceeds. Wow!
Masters of the Universe Eternia Playset
Okay, remember how He-Man and Skeletor were popular back then? Well, here’s another one of those Masters of the Universe toys that are probably even better than the ones we mentioned earlier. This playset was described by an eBay seller as the “Holy Grail” of all the Masters of the Universe toys.
It’s because this playset was used as the battleground for both He-Man and Skeletor. Kids back then used it to create fight scenes. If you have one like this lying around or you want to buy one off the internet, a boxed and untouched playset can earn you a decent $1,900. Woah!