VHS Tapes That Are Worth A Small Fortune Today

There's nothing like watching a good ol' VHS tape. Gray, grainy stripes interrupt the viewing experience. Frustrations mount after forgetting to rewind the tapes again. But those delicate ribbons inside the thick, black cartridges hold the stories we remember so fondly — you can't put a price on nostalgia.

Or maybe you can. If you've got any of those chunky hunks of plastic lying around from the '90s, you can sell them on the collector's dream site, eBay. Whether they're a special edition or just a truly beloved film, these ghosts of technology's past are certain to have someone out there willing to pay big bucks for them.

25. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Your ancient copy of Steven Spielberg's intergalactic pride and joy, a heartwarming tale of inter-species friendship, might just appeal to Spielberg fans across eBay. Heck, one user is selling it for $69.99. E.T. phone the bank.

24. The Prince of Egypt (1998)

You'd be forgiven for thinking this animated classic was from Disney, but it actually hailed from their rival studio DreamWorks. The VHS is still valuable, though, and could even be worth $100.

23. Blood Lake (1987)

Horror fans mean business, especially when it comes to obscure '80s slasher film collectibles. A VHS tape of Tim Boggs' messy genre movie, which appears to have been shot on a home video camera, sells for an impressive $120 online.

22. Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends (1984)

A rare VHS tape featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and his fellow locomotive buds is listed online for $166.67. The seller made sure to point out that the tape has been cleaned with “professional VHS tape cleaning equipment” (whatever that means).