There’s a chill in the air, we’re craving pumpkin-spiced everything, and our kids are already on their third costume idea. Yes, Halloween season is finally upon us! But before you start digging out your Halloween decorations, carving your pumpkins, and planning your costumes, you may want to do some research.
As it turns out, there are many vintage Halloween decorations that are actually worth some serious money! If you were planning on weeding out some of your stash this year, hold that thought. It’s time to do a little inventory of what you have and find out just how valuable your Halloween decorations truly are before you let go of a potential goldmine.
What vintage Halloween decorations are valuable now?
Tips for collecting vintage Halloween decorations
If you’ve realized you’re not ready to part with your beloved vintage Halloween decorations (or if this post is inspiring you to start collecting), here are a few things to keep in mind.
Take inventory of what you have
Climb up into that dusty attic and unbox all the things. Take stock of all you truly have before investing in anything else. Not only will your wallet thank you, but you’d be surprised what you’ve held on to without knowing it.
Connecticut mom Kerry M. told Mom.com that when her mother-in-law moved into an assisted living facility, she and her husband were tasked with selling her mother’s house and downsizing her belongings.
“I wanted to just throw out all the so-called ‘junk’ because to me, that’s what it seemed like!” said Kerry. “Until I happened to go online for something else and saw a vase that looked exactly like hers being sold for over $300. I decided to be more thoughtful before throwing anything else away and ended up selling thousands of dollars worth of random items. We put the money towards the cost of her care and I felt like I gave those items a second life.”
Expand on your current items
If you have even one vintage piece that is worth money (or may be worth money in the future), look for items that may be similar but not exactly the same. If you can bundle your items for sale later, you could earn even more money rather than selling individually.
Do your research
Do not overpay for something that won’t grow in value over time. For something to be worth legitimate value later, it must be a rare fun find. Be sure you know what’s out there, what’s worth the money, and skip anything that’s oversaturated the market.
