There are a few items people may have pushed to the back of cupboards, including old DVDs, but you could be sitting on a small fortune according to experts who urge people to cash in their old disks
While DVD’s may be a thing of the past, certain disks could fetch a small fortune according to experts. For those who are still holding on to their impressive and nostalgic collections, it’s worth seeing if you could make some extra cash on your old DVDs.
Before the days of Netflix and Amazon Prime, your cosy movie nights all depended on which DVDs you could get your hands on but now you could be sitting on a small fortune.
Bally Casino has shared which DVDs are worth selling, and collectables expert Tracy Martin has also provided her expertise on recognising value and getting the most out of your items.
According to The Express, the most expensive DVD is the Carry On Film Collection, which is a complete box set of all 31 films that were made over their 34-year span and the average price for the entire collection is a whopping £350. Coming in at second is the Monty Python and the Holy Grail, limited edition castle box set, which could get you £300.
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Blade Runner Ultimate collector’s edition could also earn around £300 along with The Godfather box, also at around £300.
Tracy said: “Collectable value can be due to rarity, different variants to the norm, oddities (misspelling on DVD cases or books), nostalgia – people buying back their memories, limited edition and basic supply and demand.
“There are so many reasons things are collectable. People don’t always recognise they have things of value which is why they turn to valuers like me or do their own research online. Always research to ensure you get the best price achievable for your collectable by looking to see what similar items have sold for in the past.”
The expert said for those looking to sell their old DVDs, the first thing is to find a good selling platform, to make sure you get a good price for your items. She also urged sellers to make sure they start at a reasonable price for the item they are selling.
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The most valuable DVDs to sell:
1. Carry On Films – Complete DVD Collection Box Set, 1958-1992, £350
2. Monty Python and the Holy Grail – Limited Edition Castle Box Set, 1975, £300
3. Blade Runner Ultimate Collector’s Edition Briefcase, 1982, £300
4. The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set, 1972-1990, £300
5. The Avengers ’62-64 – Emma Peel Mega Set, 1961-1969, £275
6. The Wicker Man – Wooden Box Limited Edition, 1973, £225
7. The World at War – Ultimate Restored Blu-ray Edition, 1973-1974, £225
8. Quatermass Collection – Limited Edition Box Set, 1953-1979, £225
9. Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery Blu-ray Box Set, 1990-1991, £225
10 Peeping Tom (Criterion Collection Region 2), 1960, £200
11. Withnail & I – Limited Edition Tin Box, 1987, £175
12. The Beatles Anthology DVD Box Set, 1995, £175
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