As Christmas draws near, you might want to look out for some ornaments in your attic. With vintage in vogue, some decorative pieces from past times are now considered valuable and could earn you some cool cash up to thousands of dollars
Among these collectibles include first-edition Christmas books, vintage baubles, special holiday greeting cards, figurines, toys, and gift items. Here are some festive pieces you can sell for a fortune as the holiday cheer spreads:
Belsnickel Father Christmas Figurines
These antique paper mache figurines sell from hundreds to thousands of dollars, depending on which you own. You can list them on sites like Etsy, where one is currently going for $250. Some of these limited edition figurines are made with resin or ceramic and cost more.
First-edition Christmas books
A first edition copy of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol is going for $60,000 at Burnside Rare Books. Other popular holiday-themed classics could fetch more or less than this one from 1843.
Vintage Christmas cards
Limited edition or handprinted Christmas cards which date back decades ago can be worth from a hundred dollars to thousands. Those from Victorian and Edwardian eras are considered more valuable, featuring unique designs and embossed sheets.
Coca-Cola Christmas collectibles
From vintage Santa ads to branded merchandise like water bottles and ornaments, Coca-Cola vintage collectibles are a collector’s delight and can fetch you an impressive amount of cash.
LEGO Christmas sets
You can readily find or put these up for sale on sites like eBay or StockX. Discontinued sets like the Winter Village Series featuring gingerbread houses, holiday trains, and winter wonderland themes are a good investment that is sure to rake in a good amount of dollars.
German Kugel Ornaments
These are one of the earliest festive ornaments made out of hand-blown glass. They could be traced as far back as the mid-1800s, with vibrant colors, shapes and designs. These are sought after at auctions for thousands of dollars.