You might be surprised to learn that these vintage hand-me-downs are worth some cash.
see to it to cross-check the value and look at the condition of an item before purchasing.
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The original trees often sell for upwards of $200, depending on the punch in and condition.
During the Christmas season, the prices might even go higher as demand increases.
Extra large trees and musical trees are worth the most money.
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Department 56 Villages and Figurines
Department 56 is known for its lightedChristmas village collectionsand figurines.
Depending on the rarity, complete sets can sell for up to $15,000.
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The production of Shiny Brites began in the United States in 1937 and stopped in the 1960s.
Individual glass ornaments can range anywhere from $5 to $90, depending on rarity and quality.
An entire set in the original box can be worth much more.
Vintage sets can sell for over $500 on eBay.
There would also be no barcode printed anywhere on the figurine.
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Similarly, genuine feather Christmas trees are nothing to sneeze at either.
They were first popular in the United States when German immigrants brought the dyed-feather trees overseas in the 1920s.
Often, the older and more intricate, the more valuable the sled.
Antique cutter-style sleds with original paint and decorative iron runners can go for more than $1,000.
