These days, streaming is the method most people prefer when it comes to watching movies. After all, it is so convenient and easy! Back in the day, VHS tapes were the norm. Now outdated, there is a good chance it is merely collecting dust at the back of your garage. Who’d have thought you can sell them for good money?
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. is one of the most iconic films made by Steven Spielberg. To this day, it is considered to be the best sci-fi movie ever made! If you have a good VHS copy, you can get $2,000 for it.
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
Snow White
We are sure this is something you watched when you were a young child. It is a classic, enough said. The Disney animated movie was released in 1938. Today, you can fetch $8,000 for a copy.
Snow White
Star Wars
Has there ever been a sci-fi series bigger than Star Wars? That’s right, we did not think so. You can make a quick $145 by selling your old copy of the 1997 Star Wars trilogy collection.
Star Wars
The Legend Of Hillbilly John
The Legend of Hillbilly John combined drama, fantasy, horror, and more! It sounds a little unorthodox, and it really was. Even though it was not that popular, you can make $1,100 with your old copy.
The Legend Of Hillbilly John
Cinderella
Cinderella is yet another stunning animation film that has wowed everyone ever since it first came out. If you happen to own a black diamond or masterpiece edition of the film, you can get $12,000 for it!
Cinderella
Lemora, Lady Dracula
It is true that Lemora, Lady Dracula did not do very well in terms of critical reception. For this very reason, a lot of people are shocked to hear that it is worth around $1,000!
Lemora Lady Dracula
Beauty And The Beast
Even though it has been readapted fairly recently, the original animated film is still very admired all over the globe. Check your garage, perhaps you own the black diamond edition. It goes for about $13,5000!
Beauty And The Beast
101 Dalmatians
How can we ever forget the adorable Disney film about a family and their 101 dogs? If you want to sell your copy, you can make $7,000. Meanwhile, the sequel is worth around $300. Not bad!
101 Dalmatians
Let It Be
True fans of the Beatles will know that there is a film based on the music of the Fab Four. Let It Be even took home an Academy Award and a Grammy! You can sell it for around $200.
Let It Be
Thomas And Friends
While the show is still ongoing, the original series had a run of around 100 episodes. The collectibles are available for about $200 each. As you can see, there are big fans of the original show!
Thomas And Friends
The Fox And The Hound
At the time it was made, the Fox and the Hound had been the most expensive Disney film. It cost them $12 million to make! The black diamond edition is worth an incredible $25,000. Whoa.
The Fox And The Hound
Aladdin
We bet you already know that this is one of the most popular stories that Disney adapted. They even made Broadway and live-action versions of it! The black diamond edition goes for over a million bucks.
Aladdin
Barney
A lot of people grew up watching this show about a purple dinosaur and his friends. Did you know that Barney had a special Christmas episode? If you own a tape of it, you can sell it for $120.
Barney
The Dark Planet
The Dark Planet is a low-budget film that has gotten lost over the years. If you happen to own a copy of the random film, you can put it up for sale and get about $250 for it.
The Dark Planet
WCW Bash At The Beach
You should not be surprised to hear that wrestling matches also make a fair amount of money. The sport was very big in those days. The WCW Bash at the Beach, which came out in 2000, is now worth $1,500.
WCW Bash At The Beach
Sleeping Beauty
Have you noticed that nearly all the older Disney movies rake in the big bucks when it comes to VHS? Sleeping Beauty has also joined the list. A limited edition copy will cost you $15,000.
Sleeping Beauty
Pterodactyl Woman From Beverly Hills
The movie boasts of a rather strange plot. It is about a man who turned his spouse into a pterodactyl by accident. We bet you now want to see it! A copy is worth around $300.
Pterodactyl Woman From Beverly Hills
The Godfather
When it comes to gangster films, you simply cannot beat The Godfather. It was a huge hit back then and remains popular until now. If you have the rare box set with the re-edited versions, you can make $300.
The Godfather
The Lion King
Did you know that The Lion King is the third-biggest box office Disney movie of all time? If you are willing to bid adieu to your black diamond edition, you can get $20,000 for it.
The Lion King
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid was a huge hit, and we are sure the amazing songs in the movie have something to do with it. If you own the VHS black diamond copy, get ready to make $37,500.
The Little Mermaid
Bambi
Here is another Disney movie that probably made you cry like a baby! The animated film introduced us to our favorite deer on the planet. Collectors can sell a copy of this classic film for $550.
Bambi
Sisters Of Blood
Sisters of Blood was a very gory film that hit the theaters all the way back in 1973. While it is not the most popular horror film ever, you can fetch $800 for the slasher film.
Sisters Of Blood
Dumbo
If you still own a copy of Dumbo, you are clearly no dumbo. First released in 1941, this drama also ripped our heart out from our chest. You can sell your VHS copy of it and become $700 richer.
Dumbo
Betrayed
Betrayed is a 1988 thriller that follows the investigation surrounding the death of a radio host. Do you still have a copy of the film? If so, you can make $1,200 by selling it online.
Betrayed
Journey Into The Beyond
Do you like dark places, voodoo, and exorcisms? If so, Journey Into the Beyond is the perfect film for you. Anyone with a VHS copy of the creepy horror film can earn $1,100 by selling it.
Journey Into The Beyond
Song Of The South
There is no need to worry if you have not heard of this film. It has a lot of racist content, which is the reason Disney is trying to sweep it under the rug. If you ever find a copy, you can sell it for $200.
Song Of The South
Halloween
It seems like horror movies are also pretty popular among VHS collectors. Halloween is a classic slasher film that has made its mark on the genre. This is the reason you can sell a copy for $300.
Halloween
Farewell Africa, A ‘Shockumentary’
Farewell Africa, A ‘Shockumentary’ is a 1966 film created with the intention of shocking the audience. It was about the end of colonization in Africa. An old copy in good condition will fetch you around $700.
Farewell Africa, A ‘Shockumentary’
The Love Butcher
As you can see, you have a goldmine in your garage if you happen to have a slasher horror collection in your house. The Love Butcher is one such film! You can make $150 for a copy of this movie.
The Love Butcher
Anthropophagus, The Beast
The Italian horror movie called Anthropophagus, The Beast has earned a cult following thanks to its gore and vivid visuals. You can expect to make upwards of $600 if you sell your copy of the film.
Anthropophagus, The Beast
The Devil Hunter
The Devil Hunter has earned quite the reputation for its pretty dark themes. In the ‘80s, the UK even banned this splatter film! You are lucky if you own a copy since you can sell it for $800 on eBay.
The Devil Hunter
The Evil Dead
Stephen King, horror king himself, called Evil Dead “the most ferociously original horror film of 1982.” It is a cult classic that people adore to this day. You can make a quick $150 by selling your copy.
The Evil Dead
The Hunchback Of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame must be one of the darkest animated films Disney ever made! It was a huge hit when it came to the box office. An original copy can fetch you over $1,500.
The Hunchback Of Notre Dame
Don’t Open The Window
How do you like your zombie movies? If you have not seen the 1974 film called Don’t Open the Window, it is definitely worth a watch. Anyone who owns a VHS copy can make as much as $1,000 for it.
Don’t Open The Window
Dalmatian Vacation
Are you a huge fan of 101 Dalmatians? If this is the case, there is a chance that you also own a copy of the sequel, Dalmatian Vacation. You can sell it for about $300.
Dalmatian Vacation
The Night Ripper
The Night Ripper is a slasher film that follows a stalker who goes around and kills models. You are in luck if you have a tape in good working condition since it is worth around $800.
The Night Ripper
Diggin’ Up Business
Dark comedy fans might be familiar with Diggin’ Up Business, a movie that came out in 1990. Check your collection if you have a copy since it is worth $600 on the market right now.
Diggin’ Up Business
Frankenstein’s Castle of Freaks
Frankenstein fans should consider themselves very lucky if they happen to own a VHS of this film. The 1974 horror film is worth $1,700 these days. That amount of money is no joke at all!
Frankenstein’s Castle Of Freaks
Black Decameron
The 1972 film by Piero Vivarelli must have been a hit among fans of African erotica. Black Decameron is one of the biggest movies in that subgenre. You can earn $900 by selling a copy of it.
Black Decameron
Death Curse Of Tartu
We have to say that we are intrigued by the tagline for Death Curse of Tartu: “It’s dead, but no one’s safe until it dies again.” A VHS copy of a movie goes for $850.
Death Curse Of Tartu
Celestine
Celestine is a movie that follows the story of a sexualized French maid. The complete English title of the movie is actually Celestine, Maid At Your Service. You can easily make $1,200 for a copy of it.
Celestine
Alice In Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland took us on a rather trippy trip in a magical land. Do you own the black diamond edition of this animated film? If so, you should know that you can sell the tape for $200.
Alice In Wonderland
House Of Perversity
This is an adult film that some might also consider a horror flick. If you own the House of Perversity in VHS, you can put it up for sale with a price tag of $700.
House Of Perversity
Hitch Hike To Hell
Just you wait until you hear the rather sinister plot of this film. It tells the story of a psycho who preys on female hitchhikers. In case you own a copy of it, you can sell the tape for $400.
Hitch Hike To Hell
Nightmare Maker
If you thought the incest in Game of Thrones was wild, you should know that it does not hold a candle to the plot of Nightmare Maker. You can sell the physical tape for $300.
Nightmare Maker
Madhouse
The cover of Madhouse is quite famous. Do you want to know why? Take a look at the odd image choice at the bottom left. Sell it if you want to be richer by $200!
Madhouse
The Cannibal Man
We are sure that the plot is not that hard to figure out. The title of the movie already tells you the most important thing you will need to know about it. You’d be glad to hear that you can get $400 for it.
The Cannibal Man
Tomb Of The Undead
Like we said, the list has a lot of horror movies with cult followings. Fans are willing to pay good movie for movies like Tomb of the Undead. To be specific, it is worth around $400.
Tomb Of The Undead
Tales From The Quadead Zone
Fair enough, the movie is not really known for its high-quality storytelling. Fans of Tales from the Quadead Zone like it for the blood and guts. The vintage tape of this gory movie will fetch you $1,000.
Tales From The Quadead Zone
Eegah
There is hope for everyone. Even though Eegah had been dubbed the worst movie of all time at some point in the past, it now has a going price of $400. That does not sound like a terrible deal at all!
Eegah
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is considered to be one of the most disturbing movies in history. This is quite a feat for any horror movie out there. You can sell a VHS copy of the movie for $450.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The Flesh Eaters
Flesh eaters roam the planet in this movie, although that is probably a given from the title alone. If it is any consolation whatsoever, you can earn $900 for your VHS tape of the 1964 movie.
The Flesh Eaters
Gallery Of Horror
That is a pretty great title. Aside from that, it pretty much describes this entire slideshow! The 1967 film is B-movie made in 1967. You can get $400 by selling your copy of the horror film.
Gallery Of Horror
Demons
Do you find the image on this cover unsettling? If this is the case, the figure that you can get for this will make your heart skip a beat once more. You can increase your net worth by $700 with it!
Demons
The Beast In Heat
We have no doubt that many people want to get rid of a VHS tape with a huge swastika on its cover. The good news is that you can do this and make $1500 at the same time. It’s a win-win!
The Beast In Heat
The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh
Even though the tape has been available for a long time by now, you can still make $20 by selling your old copy. If you ask us, this is a pretty decent amount for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh!
The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh
Robin Hood
Ah, we bet you also enjoyed watching Robin Hood when you were little! It is an animated film that made a huge impact on the lives of many children out there. You can make $20 by selling your copy of it!
Robin Hood
Pinocchio
We are sure you are familiar with the story of this puppet that became a real boy. If you have a VHS tape of the movie in good condition, you can make $50 for it.
Pinocchio
Sword In The Stone
You are in luck if you happen to own a black diamond edition copy of Sword in the Stone. It is a rare Disney movie, which is why you can make as much as one grand for it!
Sword In The Stone
Lady And The Tramp
To this day, a lot of people still swoon when they think about the scene with the two protagonists kissing. Who would have ever thought that a romance between two dogs can fetch you around $2,500?
Lady And The Tramp
Peter Pan
Unlike a number of films on the list, Peter Pan is one classic movie that is not worth all that much. You can sell your copy about the boy who never grew up for around $20.
Peter Pan
The Jungle Book
Do you have the black diamond edition VHS tape of the Jungle Book? If this is the case, you can earn a fair amount of money by selling it online. After all, it is worth $1,200!
The Jungle Book
The Rescuers
Consider yourself lucky if you decided to hold onto your copies of The Rescuers and The Rescuers Down Under all this time. Why? Well, you can sell the two tapes for the jaw-dropping amount of $2,500!
The Rescuers
Fantasia
Without a doubt, Fantasia is the most iconic look Mickey has ever served us. If you have a copy of the Disney classic, you can put it up for sale at the price of $500.
Fantasia
The Great Mouse Detective
Are you a fan of animated movies? Do you like detective stories at the same time? If you said yes to both questions, you might own a copy of The Great Mouse Detective. The VHS tape is worth $50.
The Great Mouse Detective
Out Of The Box
Do you remember the show called Out of the Box? If not, we are sorry to inform you that you are not a true ‘90s kid. A VHS tape of the children’s TV program goes for around $220.
Out Of The Box
The Wild Life
Even though The Wild Life did not become as big as other teen comedies from that era, it is still worth something. You can put it up for sale and get around $40 for it.
The Wild Life
The Prowler
In general, there are two versions of this slasher film. If you have the standard edition tape, you can sell it for $60. If you have the “big box” edition one, you can make $336 by selling it!
The Prowler
Tammy And The T-Rex
This must be one of the most interesting titles on this list! The title Tammy and the T-Rex is already intriguing as it is. It starred the late Paul Walker and actress Denise Richards. It is now worth $80.
Tammy And The T-Rex
Deadly Prey
Have you ever seen a movie that had dialogue that was so bad it was good? This is exactly the way we would describe Deadly Prey. You can make $125 by selling it on eBay.
Deadly Prey
Blood Lake
Blood Lake features a DIY approach to filmmaking. This is a horror film that did not do so well in terms of critical acclaim. Despite this, you can still make a pretty $120 for a copy.
Blood Lake
A History Of Violence
It might say “Best Movie of the Year” on the cover, but this is not exactly true. On the contrary, the reviews were pretty bad. Regardless, you can sell your copy online for around $75!
A History Of Violence
The Lost Boys
If you want to get technical, we will concede and admit that this one is actually a Betamax. Nonetheless, we thought it was still worth mentioning that you can sell your copy of The Lost Boys for $75.
The Lost Boys
Garbage Pail Kids
The creepy garbage pail kids (their words, not ours) can make you richer by $108. All you have to do is put it up on eBay and wait for the right buyer! This is a strange film with a cult following.
Garbage Pail Kids
Zombie
Fair enough, this is not really the most lucrative VHS tape you can own. However, we doubt that you would say no to the $75 that you can make by selling your copy of Zombie.
Zombie
Friday The 13th
There are many installments in the Friday the 13th series, but we want you to focus on the very first one. It is a classic film in the slasher subgenre, but it is not worth all that much. Still, $40 is $40!
Friday The 13th
Killer Klowns From Outer Space
If you are scared of clowns, you are probably eager to get rid of your copy of Killer Klowns from Outer Space. We are glad to inform you that you can do exactly that and make $100 as well.
Killer Klowns From Outer Space
The Shining
When we talk about the greatest horror films ever, there is no way that The Shining would not come up. It is a classic! You can make some extra cash by selling your copy for $50.
The Shining
Intruder
In our opinion, slasher movies are even scarier than horror films with ghosts and the paranormal! If you have a copy of this 1989 film, you can put it up for sale and make $40.
Intruder
555
First released in 1988, this is a horror movie that went on to be a cult classic. Like others with the same title, the plot involves love and death! You can sell your copy for $275.
555
California Axe Massacre
We cannot deny the fact that California Axe Massacre did not go on to be as famous as the rest of the movies in the Axe Massacre series. Even so, you can fetch $150 for your VHS tape.
California Axe Massacre
Snuff
Did you know that this splatter movie is banned in 32 states? Whoa. The movie came out in 197, and it is rather rare. You can easily make $200 by putting up for sale online.
Snuff
Humanoids From Atlantis
Humanoids From Atlantis is the third installment in the Bad Movie Police Case series. If you happen to own a VHS tape of this parody film, you can earn $200 for it. That sounds like a great deal to us!
Humanoids From Atlantis