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Vintage gift ideas
A used or vintage gift says you looked for it. Twelve ideas that people keep, each with what to check before you buy and a few listings to start from.
A film camera
Film photography is back. A tested 35mm camera is a gift people actually use, and every photo is a surprise.
Are old cameras worth money? · Is it worth buying a used camera?
Live listings on eBay
A few single items listed now, United States. Asking prices.
An iPod classic
A pocket music library with a click wheel, no notifications. Check the battery before you wrap it.
Are old iPods worth money? · Is it worth buying a used iPod?
Live listings on eBay
A few single items listed now, United States. Asking prices.
A retro game console
The console they had as a kid, with two controllers: instant family evening.
Are old video game consoles worth money? · Is it worth buying a used video game console?
Live listings on eBay
A few single items listed now, United States. Asking prices.
A record from their year
An original pressing of an album from the year they were born, or the year you met.
Are old vinyl records worth money? · Is it worth buying used vinyl records?
Live listings on eBay
A few single items listed now, United States. Asking prices.
A retired LEGO set
A set they can no longer find in stores. Sealed boxes are the safest choice.
How much is LEGO worth? · Is it worth buying used LEGO?
Live listings on eBay
A few single items listed now, United States. Asking prices.
Vintage Pyrex
Colorful bowls that go from the oven to the table, and remind people of a grandparent's kitchen.
Live listings on eBay
A few single items listed now, United States. Asking prices.
An old cast iron skillet
A skillet that has already cooked for decades, and will cook for decades more.
How much is old cast iron worth?
Live listings on eBay
A few single items listed now, United States. Asking prices.
A vintage Casio watch
A small, cheerful classic from the 1980s, and a good first watch.
How much is a vintage Casio watch worth? · Is it worth buying a used watch?
Live listings on eBay
A few single items listed now, United States. Asking prices.
A graded Pokemon card
A card in a sealed case, graded for its condition: easy to display, hard to damage.
What Pokemon cards are worth money? · Is it worth buying trading cards secondhand?
Live listings on eBay
A few single items listed now, United States. Asking prices.
Vintage sterling silver jewelry
Look for the 925 or sterling mark: real silver, often handmade, never like the others.
How much is sterling silver worth?
Live listings on eBay
A few single items listed now, United States. Asking prices.
A graded comic book
A comic in a sealed case with its grade: for the fan of a hero, from the era they love.
Are old comic books worth money?
Live listings on eBay
A few single items listed now, United States. Asking prices.
A Morgan silver dollar
Most were struck between 1878 and 1921: a piece of history you can hold in one hand.
Are silver dollars worth anything?
Live listings on eBay
A few single items listed now, United States. Asking prices.
Order early for the holidays: used items are often one of a kind, and shipping times vary by seller. Read each listing's condition and return policy.