You might want to think twice before throwing out your old DVD collection, as some forgotten favourites could be worth hundreds of pounds. From cult classics to quirky limited-edition box sets, these 11 sought-after releases could fetch a small fortune from the right collector.
Bally Casino revealed the old DVDs that hold a surprising amount of value, with collectibles expert Tracy Martin sharing that it was important to do your research before disposing of an old video.
"There are so many reasons things are collectible. People don't always recognise they have things of value, which is why they turn to valuers like me or do their own research online," she told Bally Casino. "Always research to ensure you get the best price achievable for your collectible by looking to see what similar items have sold for in the past."
© Getty ImagesShe added that selling old DVDs via auction can help drive the price up, as "there is the option for worldwide visibility and also is more likely to encourage people to bid before the item expires – people love a deadline".
Tracy explained that starting the sale at a reasonable price attracted buyers, and ending the listing at the right time was paramount. "Sunday night between 8 and 9 p.m. is perfect as people are home relaxing, browsing the internet."
DVDs can fetch higher prices for a myriad of reasons, including having rarities or oddities like a misspelling, being a variation of the normal release, or simply for nostalgic purposes, as Tracy shared.
© Getty ImagesIn particular, DVDs from the '90s and '00s have been growing in popularity as people from younger generations look for that nostalgia hit.
"DVDs are one of the hot areas at present, and examples from the '90s and '00s are starting to achieve interesting prices," she said. "For example, horror movies have always realised the most on the secondary market as people love scary movies."
Join HELLO! as we explore 11 old DVDs that might bring in the big bucks.
© LMPC via Getty Images1. Carry On Films – Complete DVD Collection Box Set
The Carry On films are a collection of 31 comedy movies released between 1958 and 1992, starting with Carry On Sergeant and ending with Carry On Columbus.
The series had a huge cultural impact in Britain, with its signature slapstick humour, constant double entendres and recurring cast members, and the collection can reach around £350.
© LMPC via Getty Images2. Monty Python and the Holy Grail – Limited Edition Castle Box Set
Another classic that is worth a pretty penny is the Monty Python and the Holy Grail Limited Edition Castle Box Set, which comes with a castle-shaped outer box, small rubber toy animals, letters from the co-directors Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam, and a range of DVD extras, all of which can reach a price of £300.
The 1975 flick, created by the British group Monty Python, is still considered one of the greatest comedies of all time, and even led to the creation of a Broadway show, Spamalot.
Holy Grail is based on Arthurian legend and follows King Arthur and his crew as they search for the mystical object.
© Corbis via Getty Images3. Blade Runner Ultimate Collector's Edition Briefcase
The classic 1982 sci-fi film starring Harrison Ford as a former police officer tasked with hunting down a group of replicants in a dystopian future can fetch up to £300 with the Ultimate Collector's Edition.
This edition comes in a briefcase, along with a scale model of the police Spinner car and a plastic origami unicorn, as well as other collectibles from the film.
© Getty Images4. The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set
Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece trilogy, including The Godfather I (1972), The Godfather II (1974) and The Godfather III (1990), follows an Italian-American Mafia family in New York, and the full box set can reach up to £300, making it one of the most coveted DVD collections.
© Corbis via Getty Images5. The Avengers '62-'64 – Emma Peel Mega Set
The Avengers '62-64 – Emma Peel Mega Set is quite the get, with sellers putting the price around £275.
The collector's edition includes episodes from 1961 to 1969, many of which starred Diana Rigg as the inimitable Emma Peel, the crime-fighting partner of John Steed.
© LMPC via Getty Images6. The Wicker Man – Wooden Box Limited Edition
The 1973 horror film was quickly etched into the minds of audiences for its use of psychological dread and isolation rather than traditional jumpscares, and nowadays, the Wooden Box Limited Edition set can reach up to £225.
The film follows a sergeant tasked with investigating the disappearance of a child on a small Scottish island, as he encounters the strange Pagan community living there.
© YouTube7. The World at War – Ultimate Restored Blu-ray Edition
The 26-episode British documentary series from 1973 dives deep into World War II, with everything from the lead-up of the conflict to the aftermath and the Cold War explained in the show.
The Ultimate Restored Blu-ray Edition can fetch up to £225 for the right buyer.
© LMPC via Getty Images8. Quatermass Collection – Limited Edition Box Set
The Quatermass Collection Limited Edition Box Set includes episodes of the groundbreaking BBC series The Quatermass Experiment, which follows rocket scientist Professor Bernard Quatermass.
The series, created by Nigel Kneale, saw the professor investigating everything from the supernatural to the extraterrestrial, and the box set can reach up to £225.
© Getty Images9. Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery Blu-ray Box Set
The '90s mystery series, created by David Lynch, follows the town of Twin Peaks and an FBI Special Agent's investigation into the murder of a local teenager.
The Entire Mystery Blu-ray Box Set can go for around £225, and includes all 30 episodes of the original series.
© LMPC via Getty Images10. Peeping Tom (Criterion Collection)
Peeping Tom is a classic psychological thriller released in 1960 about a serial killer who murders women while filming their deaths.
The Criterion Collection edition can garner an incredible £200 from a keen buyer.
© Getty Images11. Withnail & I – Limited Edition Tin Box
The kooky 1987 comedy film has grown into a cult classic in the years since its release, and now, the Limited Edition Tin Box can earn a seller up to £175.
The movie follows a pair of struggling actors who plan a weekend away at a relative's home, only for chaos to ensue.
