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Too many times we look at all of those boxes stored away in the attic or basement and consider trashing them for a split second. Nostalgia quickly kicks in and we keep that old sentimental stuff just because we can't bear to see it all go into the trash. The truth is that we simply don't want to trash our treasures because in their time, they brought us so much joy. Besides we paid good money for them and might get something out of them someday.

How about now? Now is the perfect time to clean out the attic, basement or closet and sell your old treasures that have been hidden away for years. We live in a stressed economy and gently used items are a precious, and inexpensive, commodity. People buy used items quite frequently and collectors will pay nicely for old treasured items, especially if they're part of a series or collection.

How to Your Old Hidden Treasures for Cash

You may think people only buy things that are in mint condition. That isn't always the case. People will often overlook small scratches, surface scratches and blemishes to take advantage of a good offer. In fact, sometimes people view dents or dings as a bit of character and history. Follow these 9 easy steps and see how much money you've had lying around in your attic.

1. Dig that box of used items out of the attic.

2. Thoroughly examine each item for heavy signs of wear or damage.

3. Label one box "Sell" and another box "Trash."

4. Take out each item individually and closely examine it for dates or engravings. Some older items are quite rare and may sell for a lot of money.

5. Put each item in the appropriate box after you examine them.

6. Box up your old treasures and head to the computer. Do searches for them using your favorite search engine. See if others are for sale and how much money they brought

7. Don't overlook old video games, sometimes they're worth money. Consoles may even be worth money if they're not in working order.

8. Decide whether you're going to start selling via auction websites or build your own e-commerce website.

9. If you're looking at selling several video games, look for a company that will reimburse your shipping so you aren't just giving them away in the end. Some rare old video games are worth a lot of money so request a quote before shipping valuable items.

Special Editions and Collectibles

Keep an eye out for old items that may be worth a lot of money. Search for all name and date combinations for items you find. Nostalgia only goes so far and doesn't pay a car payment or put food on the table. If you can sell rare items for a pretty penny and stay out of sight of the wolf at the door, go for it.

Collections and special editions are definitely worth keeping together and in great shape. Video game collections are no different, so don't look at those old games and consider them trash. Collectors love finding good deals on those things and will pay nicely. Try to keep them in mint condition or as close to it as possible. They will have some understandable wear and tear and probably some dust from the attic, but keep them in the best condition possible to receive the best price possible.

Nearly all manufacturers of everything have released special editions of the items they make. Special editions may be in commemoration of decades of successful commerce or specific holidays. Holiday Barbie, for example, some Barbies are very rare and very sought-after by collectors.

Keeping with the old adage, "One man's trash is another man's treasure," you just never know when someone may be looking for something you've had sitting in a box in the attic for years. Spring cleaning could be quite profitable if you consider selling the old stuff you haven't touched in years to make room for new.

Take the hassle of out selling video games, The Old School Game Vault ( http://www.wcityauctions.com ) gives you great prices when you sell games online for cash.

Rare Detroit Red Wings 1964-65 Nhl Champions Decal~mint $69.31 Rare Detroit Red Wings 1964-65 Nhl Champions Decal~mint RARE DETROIT RED WINGS 1964-65 NHL CHAMPIONS DECAL~MINTEvery signed item comes fully certified with a tamper proof hologram certificate of authenticity and is backed by the SportsMemorabilia.com Authenticity Guarantee.

The Mint Julep $3.95 "It is my pleasure, a pleasurable duty, to recommend that you follow the author's graceful lead and, perhaps with the benefit of one of the diverse receipts to be found in this book, hold in your hands a frosted goblet to sip from as you live and learn, the joys of the mint julep.--George Garrett, from the new foreword to

Mint Hill $18.8 Like the Native Americans who once camped here, Mint Hill's early settlers were attracted to the Rocky River area by the many creeks and streams that cross the land. Rich soil, a mild climate, and the availability of large tracts of land made this an ideal place to live. The area grew as an agricultural community where early farmers had to rely on their industrious and self-sufficient natures to supply their basic needs. As the population increased, blacksmiths, tanners, and wheelwrights became common. With the invention of the cotton gin and the convenience of the Allen railroad station, farmers in the area found cotton to be a rewarding crop. The years have brought many changes to this once-rural farming area. While opening its arms to diversity and growth, Mint Hill continues to retain its country charm.

MTG DKA DARK ASCENSION REQUIEM ANGEL MINT RARE 018/158 $2.24 RARE Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: White Color Mapping: White Gender: ANY Age: +13

MTG DKA DARK ASCENSION ALPHA BRAWL MINT RARE 082/158 $2.28 RARE Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Red Color Mapping: Red Gender: ANY Age: +13

MTG DKA DARK ASCENSION DUNGEON GEISTS MINT RARE 036/158 $9.95 RARE Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Blue Color Mapping: Blue Gender: ANY Age: +13

MTG DKA DARK ASCENSION GERALF'S MINDCRUSHER MINT RARE 037/158 $2.28 RARE Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Blue Color Mapping: Blue Gender: ANY Age: +13

MTG DKA DARK ASCENSION CURSE OF MISFORTUNES MINT RARE 056/158 $2.78 RARE Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Black Color Mapping: Black Gender: ANY Age: +13

MTG DKA DARK ASCENSION DERANGED OUTCAST MINT RARE 112/158 $3.39 RARE Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Green Color Mapping: Green Gender: ANY Age: +13

MTG DKA DARK ASCENSION INCREASING AMBITION MINT RARE 068/158 $2.24 RARE Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Black Color Mapping: Black Gender: ANY Age: +13

MTG DKA DARK ASCENSION ARCHANGEL'S LIGHT MINT MYTHIC RARE 001/158 $5.68 RARE Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: White Color Mapping: White Gender: ANY Age: +13

MTG DKA DARK ASCENSION CALL TO THE KINDRED MINT RARE 030/158 $2.86 RARE Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Blue Color Mapping: Blue Gender: ANY Age: +13

Xenograft New Phyrexia - Rare $1.5 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Blue Color Mapping: Blue Gender: ANY Age: +13

The Kentucky Mint Julep $15.73 " The ultimate guide to the quintessential Derby drink A simple concoction -- bourbon, mint, sugar, and water -- the mint julep is legendary. Few people know its history and even fewer know how to properly mix this classic cocktail. Lighthearted, entertaining, and informative, The Kentucky Mint Julep explores the lore and legend of the Kentucky Derby's traditional tipple. Joe Nickell looks at the origins of the julep, offers a brief history of American whiskey and Kentucky bourbon, and shares some classic julep tales. Information on julep cups, tips on garnishing and serving, and reminiscences from the likes of Charles Dickens, Washington Irving, and General John Hunt Morgan give a fun, historic look at Kentucky's favorite drink. The book includes numerous recipes -- for classic juleps, modern variations, non-alcoholic versions, and the author's own thoroughly researched "perfect" mint julep. This delightful book is illustrated with historic photographs, a map of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and more.

Lashwrithe New Phyrexia - Rare $2.99 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Multi-Color Color Mapping: Multi-Color Gender: ANY Age: +13

Spellskite New Phyrexia - Rare $9.99 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Multi-Color Color Mapping: Multi-Color Gender: ANY Age: +13

The Secret History of the First U.S. Mint: How Frank H. Stewart Destroyed -And Then Saved- A National Treasure $20.19 The incredible story of the history of the U.S. Mint.

The Mint: A History of the London Mint from A.D. 287 to 1948 $41.36 For an august and important institution of the realm, whose activities concern every citizen so constantly and continuously, is it not surprising how little every citizen knows of the London Mint in detail? In this 1953 book its story up until the 1950s is told with unimpeachable authority by Sir John Craig, former Deputy Master and Comptroller of the Royal Mint and Engraver of the King's Seals. Any reader may follow the chronology of the Mint, from the many crude workshops of the early days to the central, nationally recognised organisation with statutory safeguards that it has become. Here they may read of those who influenced the growth and policy of the Mint, watch the development of monetary theory, as well as the changes in technical processes of coin making, and the gradual evolution of statutory control. The whole work is illustrated from the archives of the Mint.

Cool Mint $7.71 Delicious adventure awaits in author Helen Bernstein's charming Candy Fairies series

Mint Julep (Day One) $4.47 Fasten your seatbelts and hop aboard a roller coaster ride through the shenanigans of the fictitious Menard-LaPierre family as they celebrate Day One of their three-day family reunion in the shade of a big Magnolia tree, and the traditional atelling of the family stories.a Youall meet the old storytellers as they share their family tales of Dolice and Jean Pierre LaPierre; their beloved Mama Mozelle; the notorious Mistress of the LaPierre Plantation, Madam Frou-Frous; the powerful Juju of the Voodoo Priestess, MamaDel; the charm of Savannah, Miss B. B. Carson Declouette, and the introduction of a tall, redheaded Canadian that changed their lives forever, named Menard. Mint Julep will take the reader from plantation life on the Bayous of Louisiana to life in the great City of New Orleans; from poverty to society, rags to riches, shacks to Bordellos and fine clothes and the joys of Zydeco music, all with laughter and just plain old good fun (Find out the secret of that pesky Mint ) Relax and enjoy your narrator, Alexandra Menard-LaPierre, as she describes Day One of the Menard-LaPierre family reunion to Miss Gracie Buckhalter, (fine writer that she is ) in long, drawn-out sentences that represent the very essence of true Southern finesse while supporting the very idea that everyone who reads Mint Julep is a true Southerner, if not just for the moment

The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint $3.95 "If I could tell you only one thing about my life it would be this: when I was seven years old the mailman ran over my head. As formative events go, nothing else comes close." With these words Edgar Mint, half-Apache and mostly orphaned, makes his unshakable claim on our attention. In the course of Brady Udall's high-spirited, inexhaustibly inventive novel, Edgar survives not just this bizarre accident, but a hellish boarding school for Native American orphans, a well-meaning but wildly dysfunctional Mormon foster-family, and the loss of most of the illusions that are supposed to make life bearable. What persists is Edgar's innate goodness, his belief in the redeeming power of language, and his determination to find and forgive the man who almost killed him. The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint is a miracle of storytelling, bursting with heartache and hilarity and inhabited by characters as outsized as the landscape of the American West.

The Official Price Guide to Mint Errors $63.34 Collecting mint errors is one of the fastest-growing, highest-profit specialties in the booming field of coin collecting. Written by a leading authority on the minting process, this price guide offers a complete record of existing coin errors. "The Official"(R)" Price Guide to Mint Errors" uncovers vital information for the novice collector as well as the seasoned expert. - Fully updated with all the newest coins--including state quarters--and newly-discovered errors - Expert advice on buying, selling, and collecting mint errors of all types - Detailed descriptions and over 100 photographs for easy identification

Phyrexian Metamorph New Phyrexia - Rare $7.95 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Blue Color Mapping: Blue Gender: ANY Age: +13

Life's Finale New Phyrexia - Rare $1.5 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Black Color Mapping: Black Gender: ANY Age: +13

Phyrexian Swarmlord New Phyrexia - Rare $1.5 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Green Color Mapping: Green Gender: ANY Age: +13

Phyrexian Unlife New Phyrexia - Rare $1.5 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: White Color Mapping: White Gender: ANY Age: +13

Praetor's Grasp New Phyrexia - Rare $1.5 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Black Color Mapping: Black Gender: ANY Age: +13

Psychic Surgery New Phyrexia - Rare $1.5 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Blue Color Mapping: Blue Gender: ANY Age: +13

Birthing Pod New Phyrexia - Rare $9.99 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Green Color Mapping: Green Gender: ANY Age: +13

Moltensteel Dragon New Phyrexia - Rare $1.5 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Red Color Mapping: Red Gender: ANY Age: +13

Norn's Annex* New Phyrexia - Rare $1.5 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: White Color Mapping: White Gender: ANY Age: +13

Chancellor of the Spires New Phyrexia - Rare $1.5 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Blue Color Mapping: Blue Gender: ANY Age: +13

Invader Parasite New Phyrexia - Rare $1.5 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Red Color Mapping: Red Gender: ANY Age: +13

Chancellor of the Annex New Phyrexia - Rare $1.5 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: White Color Mapping: White Gender: ANY Age: +13

Chancellor of the Dross New Phyrexia - Rare $1.5 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Black Color Mapping: Black Gender: ANY Age: +13

Chancellor of the Forge New Phyrexia - Rare $1.5 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Red Color Mapping: Red Gender: ANY Age: +13

Chancellor of the Tangle New Phyrexia - Rare $1.5 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Green Color Mapping: Green Gender: ANY Age: +13

Fresh Meat* New Phyrexia - Rare $1.5 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Green Color Mapping: Green Gender: ANY Age: +13

Glistening Oil New Phyrexia - Rare $1.5 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Black Color Mapping: Black Gender: ANY Age: +13

Phyrexian Ingester New Phyrexia - Rare $1.5 Condition: English / NM-Mint Size: Small Type: Cards & Card Games Color: Blue Color Mapping: Blue Gender: ANY Age: +13