15 Things You Owned in the ’60s That Are Worth a Ton Now

A colorful comic book cover with a character in a red and blue outfit holding a weapon. The title "Zagor" is prominently displayed at the top against a blue background, with more books and papers scattered around.
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Were you a kid during the 1960s who held on to your favorite toys and comics? Or an adult who decided to keep your favorite Pyrex bowl? Either way, you might be sitting on a goldmine. Here are some of the most valuable 1960s items that could be hiding somewhere in your house.

1. 1962 Amazing Fantasy #15 Comic

A comic book in a protective case displayed on a red surface. The cover features Spider-Man swinging through a city, holding a person. The title reads "Amazing Fantasy" with a 12¢ price tag. The comic is graded 2.0 and labeled with "CGC".
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David Benito/Getty Images

Sold for: $810,000

Spider-Man’s first appearance happened in this comic, which is what makes mint condition, graded copies so insanely valuable. Peter Parker picked a peck of pricey pages for this vintage comic book

2. 1963 Topps Rookie Stars Baseball Card

A vintage 1963 Topps baseball card graded 2.5, featuring rookie stars: Pedro Gonzalez, Ken McMullen, Pete Rose, and Al Weis. Card has a PSA label at the top, with photos of each player in circular frames.
bbcemporium / ebay
bbcemporium / ebay

Sold for: $717,000

The ’63 MLB season was stacked with powerhouse rookies. Topps cashed in, making a baseball card to showcase four different players: the legendary Pete Rose, Pedro Gonzalez, Al Weis, and Ken McMullen.

3. 1969 Hot Wheels Volkswagen Beach Bomb (Pink Prototype)

A close-up of a small toy van painted in metallic pink, styled with surfboards on the back. It's positioned on an orange Hot Wheels track, suggesting motion or play. The van has black wheels with silver rims and detailed windows, capturing the thrill of tiny adventures.
Million Dollar Hot Wheels Collection / YouTube
Million Dollar Hot Wheels Collection / YouTube

Sold for: $175,000

Okay, so maybe you didn’t own this during the 1960s because it was an uber-rare Hot Wheels prototype (which is now the most expensive Hot Wheel). It got scrapped before mass production due to an equilibrium issue brought on by the back-loaded surfboard design. 

4. 1968 ‘Paul Newman’ Rolex Daytona

A person wearing white gloves is holding a luxury watch with a black leather strap and a black and gold face, featuring multiple dials. The watch is displayed vertically on a black stand.
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Cindy Ord/Getty Images

Sold for: $17.8 million 

This isn’t just any vintage Rolex — it’s the “cool guy” of the watch world, thanks to its artsy dial and the Hollywood legend who made it famous.

5. 1960s Blancpain Aqua Lung Vintage Dive Watch

A hand holding a vintage Blancpain Bathyscaphe watch with a black dial and bezel. The watch features large numbers and noticeable wear, while the background is a colorful, textured surface.
Ora Mundi / ebay
Ora Mundi / ebay

Sold for: $18,650

Has there ever been a more clever name for a dive watch than “Aqua Lung?” Sheer genius. ds

6. 1962 The Incredible Hulk #1 Comic

Comic book cover of "The Incredible Hulk" issue #1. A large, gray Hulk looms behind a man in a lab coat, who appears thoughtful. Onlookers in the background express fear. The text poses the question: "Is he man or monster or... is he both?
MyComicShop / ebay
MyComicShop / ebay

Sold for: $264,000

We learned from Spider-Man above that a superhero’s first comic appearance can lead to extremely elevated prices at auction decades later. Hulk’s first appearance edition is just another dollop of proof in the pudding. However, he probably smashed a thing or two seeing Spidey’s price compared to his.

7. 1966 ‘The Beatles’ Shea Stadium Concert Poster

Yellow poster for a Beatles concert at Shea Stadium on Tuesday, August 23. It features a black-and-white image of the band members and text detailing ticket information and pricing.

Lost Island Trading Company / ebay
Lost Island Trading Company / ebay

Sold for: $175,000

If we had a time machine, we would travel back to the 1960s and snatch up every concert poster we could find. Then we’d bide our time before unveiling them to the auction block. 

8. 1960s Levi Jeans

Close-up of the back of blue denim jeans with a brown leather Levi Strauss & Co. label on the waistband. Features a red tag on the pocket and classic stitching on the back pocket. Jeans are hanging on a metal hanger.
Foundation Vintage Shop / ebay
Foundation Vintage Shop / ebay

Sold for: $4,200

Levi’s are like the Dean of Denim. They’re the pinnacle of pants. And vintage pairs from the 1960s are apparently worth thousands of dollars. Who knew?

9. 1968 ‘The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine Lunchbox With Thermos

A vintage lunchbox and thermos set featuring colorful cartoon characters and a yellow submarine. The lunchbox is yellow and features animated figures, while the thermos is pink with similar designs.
SpottedDog1 / Etsy
SpottedDog1 / Etsy

Sold for: $4,500

Imagine being a parent during the 1960s. You buy this lunchbox and matching Thermos for your kid. They disrespect it, dropping it on the cafeteria floor, scuffing it every other day, denting it for good measure. Then decades later you see that if they’d have taken care of their vintage lunchbox, you could’ve cashed in. Dang kids.

10. 1960s Pyrex Butterprint Bowl

A turquoise bowl with white, vintage-style illustrations around its exterior. The designs include people in traditional attire holding baskets and flowers, with other decorative elements. The bowl has a small pouring spout on one side.
stephanieshaw-half / ebay
stephanieshaw-half / ebay

Sold for: $3,050

Pyrex is notorious for unveiling intricate prints, and some of the more limited-edition varieties can sell for shocking amounts. The Butterprint bowls are some of the most rare and expensive around.

11. 1967 Navy G.I. Joe Talking Figure

A G.I. Joe action figure dressed in a navy blue sailor uniform stands in front of a green military-style box. Nearby are accessories: an orange life vest, black fins, a pistol, a flashlight, and a blue Navy manual labeled "G.I. Joe.
Tribetime Picker / ebay
Tribetime Picker / ebay

Sold for: $12,500

If you had this vintage G.I. Joe during the 1960s and you kept him safe over the last several decades, you may be entitled to compensation — that is, if you list it for thousands on eBay and a collector bites.

12. 1967 Batgirl Super Queens Posin’ Doll

A doll dressed as a superhero with a blue mask and cape, wearing a black outfit with two yellow bat symbols on the chest. The doll has long blonde hair and blue boots. The background is plain white.
Holku’s Collectibles / ebay
Holku's Collectibles / ebay

Sold for: $17,925

Batman was huge during the 1960s, and Batgirl followed suit. This posin’ doll is rare, and even in not-so-perfect condition she can sell for thousands of dollars. Girl power! 

13. 1960s Mid-Century Modern Pyrex Bluebell Delphite

A plain, light blue, round ceramic bowl placed against a white background.
inrd123 / ebay
inrd123 / ebay

Sold for: $3,000

Good ole baby blue Pyrex is worthy of a $3,000 price tag. No fancy pattern needed.

14. 1966 ‘The Beatles’ Yesterday and Today Vinyl Record

Vinyl record with album cover of "The Beatles: Yesterday and Today." The cover shows four men posing with a steamer trunk, with one sitting on top. The record is partially pulled out, revealing the black vinyl.
Killershrews2 Vinyl and Memorabilia / ebay
Killershrews2 Vinyl and Memorabilia / ebay

Sold for: $8,790

There are so many valuable ‘Beatles’ vinyls from the 1960s, so if you own any, you might want to do a little digging to find out if yours is one of them. 

15. 1964 Horrorscope Movie Viewer

A green plastic device labeled "Horrorscope" with a turning knob stands on a wooden surface. In front, there are four stacks of black-and-white film strips featuring various scenes.
Always Treasure Hunting / ebay
Always Treasure Hunting / ebay

Sold for: $10,000

The 1960s gave us so many funky toys, and the Horrorscope was one of the coolest. It played classic horror movies, was neon green, and had one of the best play-on-words names of all time.

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