If your kitchen is filled with hand-me-downs, you've hit the jackpot! These vintage items are being snapped up by avid collectors and some can even cost megabucks. Read on to find out what dishes hiding in your cupboard are worth a ton!
1. Ball Mason Jars - Up To $23,500
Common as they seem, the Ball Mason Jars your grandma left you can help you rake in lots of cash. For example, a 1933 upside-down one is worth about $1,000, and a Van Vliet Improved Jar has been listed for a whopping $23,500!
2. Cookie Cutters - More Than $1,000
You might want to dig through the bags of cookie cutters in your kitchen. The more unusual the shape, the more valuable the piece is. For instance, this vintage cookie cutter with a heart in hand is valued at over $1,000!
3. Silverware - Up To $17,500
The silverware you've received as a family heirloom could be of high value! A vintage 84-piece Tiffany set was listed for $4,975 on eBay. And if this is not surprising, a 1927 silver flatware was auctioned off for $17,500 in 2011!
4. Lunch Boxes - Up To $13,000
If you're still holding on to your lunch box, then you're in luck, as they can score you tons of money! Lunch box museum owner Allen Woodall reveals that a 1954 Superman lunch box costs $13,000! Take out your own lunch box and check its value online!
5. Old Kettles - Up To $3,999
According to Collector's Weekly, vintage kettles, especially those made in the 19th century, are very valuable. One Swedish-style copper kettle costs around $150, and an 1889 sterling-silver Reed & Barton kettle was listed for an astonishing $3,999! Who would've thought that an old kettle would be a moneymaker!
6. Coffee Mills - Up To $4,000
Many coffee mills or coffee grinders are well-made machines that can last a lifetime. And with their retro looks, they are listed for $300-$4,000 on eBay.
7. CorningWare Dishes - Up To $10,000
Yes, the CorningWare dishes are making a comeback, fetching thousands of dollars on eBay. Ones with rare patterns like this Floral Bouquet (made from 1871 to 1875) can be even worth up to $10,000! Check your pantry now!
8. Cocktail Shakers - Up To $23,900
Silver-plated drink makers from decades ago are still worth big bucks. Moreover, Gates Interior Design says that colored varieties are especially valuable. If you happen to have one of those, you've hit the jackpot!
9. Pyrex Kitchenware - Up To $300
With old-fashioned patterns and refreshing colors, Pyrex is a highly sought-after dishware brand. A complete vintage set can be sold for hundreds on eBay. And if you happen to own a milky set, you can rake in an even larger sum of money.
10. China Sets - Up To $5,000
Such porcelain antiques never go out of style and they're worth a great fortune. A vintage set like this has been sold for a stunning $5,000 on eBay. Do you still want your pieces to keep gathering dust in the kitchen cupboard?
11. Cast-Iron Skillets - Up To $2,500
As long as your old cast-iron skillet is rust-free, it can net you a hefty profit. According to Oprah.com, a Griswold one like this is worth up to $2,500!
12. Depression Glass - More Than $2,000
Given away for free or at a low price from the '20s through to the '40s, this translucent colored glassware is highly sought-after right now. A green fish set like this sells for over $2,000 on eBay.
Source: buzzaura.com