If you’re looking for ways to increase your income, or just clearing out the attic, you should always consider the value of what you have that could be sold. Sometimes, those old “worthless” antiques left in the corner collecting dust can be worth a pretty penny!

If you have some items you’re curious about, check out the list below of these old collectible items that may be worth something.

If you have an old wooden Windsor armchair constructed around the 1800’s, it could be worth a nice sum. You should bring it into an appraiser to check into its value.

If you have an older portable sewing machine, or more specifically a Bell Sewing Machine made in the 1950’s it could be worth selling.

Older coin banks with mechanical features are in high demand with collectors and could be worth over $2,000! Definitely worth checking into.

Old Wooden chests are not only pretty, but they can fetch a nice amount potentially. A cool $100 possibility is definitely worth checking into.

Book collectors are always looking for that next great find in first edition books. First editions are the first commercially distributed versions of books. If you have a collection of books you want to check value on, you can use sites like Biblio to get more information.

Diamonds, rubies, and pearls don’t always collectible jewelry make. If you have some antique costume jewelry, you should definitely get it appraised - it could pay off!

Older instruments are some of the most collectible items that have value you can find. Don’t toss that old guitar in the corner or the violin in the attic, instead take it in to be appraised. It could mean a decent pay off.

A well-kept older postcard can fetch a nice price tag, even with writing on it. Keep an eye out for cards from the 1800s or 1900s.

19th century glass-blown perfume bottles can fetch a good price if they’re in good condition.

It can be tempting to just throw out old and worn tools, but not so fast. That old rusty hammer could be worth a few thousand dollars!

Depending on the construction, the condition, and the brand, your old antique silver can be worth a decent sum! Be sure to have them appraised, especially if you have a complete set.

Old Pepsi and Coke metal advertising signs can bring a decent pay day if they’re rare and in good condition.

There’s a large market for older detailed dollhouses. Check your basement or attic for one sitting around that you can potentially sell.

Older luggage sets from the fifties or prior to can pay off nicely. Make sure they’re in good working and aesthetic condition before attempting to sell and you could see a nice payday.

Older typewriters in good condition definitely have their own market demand.You could make several hundred dollars with an old one you have just sitting around.