When people search for the best things to sell on eBay, they often think of expensive collectibles, flipping electronics, or constantly hunting through thrift stores. But what if I told you there are plenty of things sitting around your house, garage, or even things people throw away that someone else is willing to pay for?
The internet has created markets for some pretty unexpected items. From everyday household items to things you might consider trash, there are buyers looking for all kinds of unique products for collecting, crafting, repairs, and hobbies.
In this article, I’ll go through some of the more unusual things you can sell on eBay, along with examples of what they can sell for and why people are buying them. You might be surprised by what has value.
1. ACEO’s
Art Cards, Editions, and Originals have been around for many years and can go for anywhere between $5 and $20 on eBay.
2. Floppy Disks
Surprisingly even a single old 3.5″ floppy disks can still be sold today for about $3 while it’s not uncommon to see packs of 10 listed for nearly $20.
3. Empty Wine Bottles
Even empty wine bottles can still sell online, with many unique or decorative bottles commonly listed for around $15 each depending on the brand, color, and design.
4. Plastic Bottle Cap Lots
This recent listing of 150 assorted multi-colored bottle caps was selling for around $11, showing that even small, everyday items can have resale value when sold in bulk.
5. Empty Perfume Bottles
A single high-end empty perfume bottle can sell for anywhere between $10 and $20, while larger lots of decorative or designer bottles can fetch $50 or more.
6. Wine Corks
Even used wine corks can have resale value, with lots of 100 natural wine corks commonly selling for around $10 to crafters, DIY enthusiasts, and home décor makers.
7. Old Keys
Vintage and antique keys can still attract collectors, with individual keys and small lots commonly listed for $10 to $25 depending on their age, design, and rarity.
8.VHS Tapes
Certain VHS tapes still attract collectors, with many individual tapes commonly selling for $10–20, while rare, discontinued, or sought-after titles can sell for $50 or more.
9. Broken Electronics
Even broken electronics can have value, as collectors and repair enthusiasts often buy them for parts or restoration. This broken Super Nintendo was recently listed for around $40.
10. Beach Sand Samples
Beach sand samples have become popular collectibles and souvenirs, with individual samples commonly selling for $3–15, while larger or unique collections featuring sand from multiple locations can sell for $150 or more.
11. Black Sand/Magnetite
Black sand and magnetite samples can have value beyond the beach, with bulk quantities like 10 lbs of magnetic black sand commonly listed for around $15–20. These unique mineral-rich sands are popular with collectors, hobbyists, and educational projects.
12. Lego Pieces
Loose LEGO pieces can still have resale value, with mixed lots of bricks, accessories, and specialty pieces commonly selling for around $10–15 depending on the quantity, condition, and variety of pieces included.
13. Cassette Tapes
Cassette tapes have made a comeback among collectors and music enthusiasts, with common tapes often selling for $5–15, while rare, limited, or highly collectible releases can sell for $30 or more.
14. Empty Game/CD Cases
Empty game and CD cases can still have resale value, especially for collectors looking to replace damaged cases or complete older collections. A recent listing of 5 empty cases was selling for around $20.
15. Vintage Calculators
Vintage calculators can still attract collectors and enthusiasts, with many older models commonly selling for $15–25, while rare, unique, or highly sought-after calculators can sell for $50 or more.
16. Denim Scraps
Denim fabric scraps can still have resale value, especially among crafters and DIY enthusiasts. Bundles of leftover denim pieces are regularly listed for around $10–25 depending on the size, quantity, and quality of the fabric included.
17. Recycled T Shirt Rags
Recycled T-shirt rags can have surprising resale value, as they are commonly used for cleaning, mechanics, and DIY projects. A 5 lb box of recycled cotton rags can sell for around $30 depending on the quality and quantity included.
18. Insulated Scrap Wire
Insulated scrap wire can still have resale value, especially for buyers looking to recover copper or use it for recycling projects. A recent listing of 10 lbs of insulated scrap wire was selling for around $25.
19. Silver Plated Sets
Silver plated sets can still attract buyers, especially refiners and hobbyists interested in recovering silver from larger quantities of material. Heavy plated sets are often sought after in bulk, with a recent 55-piece heavy silver plated set listed for around $65.
20. Brass Scrap Metal
Brass scrap metal continues to have strong resale demand due to its value as a recyclable material. Regular listings often sell for around $5 per pound, with recent sold listings for 10 lb lots ranging between $40–50 depending on the type and quality of brass included.
21. Empty BIC Lighters
Empty BIC lighters can still have resale value among collectors, artists, and upcycling enthusiasts. Small bundles are occasionally listed, with lots of 10 empty lighters selling for around $10–15 depending on condition and demand.
22. Broken Crayons
Broken crayons can still have resale value, especially among artists, teachers, and crafters who use them for creative projects. Mixed lots of broken crayons are regularly listed for around $10–25 depending on the quantity, colors, and condition.