Games
Regrets come in many forms, striking at unexpected times. It could be the lingering ache of a breakup with the right person, or the unspoken apology you owe a friend that you lost in a silly fight. Over the years the memory of the fight itself fades, leaving only the sting of regret.
Right now, I’m filled with regret – about the value of my childhood toys! Imagine my surprise when I discovered all the cash I simply gave away or threw out. Here are some examples of the treasures I missed out on. What about you?
According to Brakeforit.com, an incredibly a rare Princess Diana Ty Beanie Baby is worth an estimated $475,000. (Ugh, I used to own one and donated it to the Salvation Army!)
Good Housekeeping.com reports that the Garbage Pail Kids collectible card “Adam Bomb” can fetch around $1,550, especially if it’s in its original packaging. I had a ton of those cards! I thought they were hilarious and wanted to collect them all for my friends. Who knows where they are now? Probably in a Garbage Pail.
Remember the talking doll phenomenon of 1998…the great Furby? These interactive toys are now worth $900! Back then, I waited in line at Kmart to buy as many as I could. It was a chaotic experience, but I managed to snag two – one for me and one for my niece Courtney (hoping to be the coolest aunt that Christmas, and yeah, I was not…anywho)). Years later, at a garage sale at my parents’ place, a neighbor’s five-year-old became enamored with my Furby. Naturally, I gave it to her (for free, the silly me!).
The Lite Brite! That fantastic glow-in-the-dark toy with pegs that clogged vacuums and hurt when stepped on. A complete set now sells for $100! Unfortunately, over the years, the magical parts of my Lite Brite vanished, leaving only a handful of yellow and green pegs.
Speaking of hidden treasures, there’s something intriguing and lurking in my parents’ attic – Happy Meal toys! My dad might have been onto something after all. He collected hundreds of them, and some sets can now be worth up to $1,000! Hello, retirement!
On a more sentimental note, I still have my original Simon Says. The battery cover is long gone, but this classic game still fires me up and provides a good challenge for me (how sad of a statement is that)? Nowadays, a Simon Says can fetch $50, and let me tell you, I’m never letting mine go! (Though, I might say the same about Simon Le Bon from Duran2)! Maybe it is something about the name.
In the end, cheers to cherished memories even if you have the hardware anymore.
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