Your Old Disney VHS Tapes Might Be Worth a Small Fortune

From Oprah Magazine

Taken a look at your VHS collection lately? Well, since it is 2019, we're betting your answer is probably no, but it may be time to change that.

If you're hoping to make a little extra money on the side, some collections of vintage Disney VHS tapes are currently being valued for an astronomical $15,000 on Ebay, with others listed for $2,000. There's even a $1,000 edition of The Little Mermaid.

They're a part of the company's "Black Diamond Collection," a group of 25 tapes that were released between 1984 and 1994.

Each video has-you guessed it-a black diamond on the upper spine of the cassette case to mark its originality. As you dust off your 90s goods, here's what to look out for.

1. Robin Hood

2. Pinocchio

3. Dumbo

4. Sword in the Stone

5. Alice in Wonderland

6. Sleeping Beauty

7. Lady and the Tramp

8. Cinderella

9. Bambi

10. The Little Mermaid

11. Peter Pan

12. The Jungle Book

13. Alice in Wonderland (2nd release)

14. Dumbo (2nd release)

15. Robin Hood (2nd release)

16. The Sword in the Stone (2nd release)

17. The Rescuers Down Under

18. Fantasia

19. 101 Dalmatians

20. The Great Mouse Detective

21. The Rescuers

22. Beauty and the Beast

23. Pinocchio

24. Aladdin

25. The Fox and the Hound

As with everything on Ebay, these are just suggested prices. And while the movies above are valuable to an extent (ones with a "Walt Disney Classic" label, are worth more) the outrageous price tags aren't the most realistic.

Remember, just because something is listed for that price, doesn't mean it'll actually sell for it. So as you peruse the bidding site, make sure to use your best judgement. And, if you are trying to offload your old faves, set your expectations reasonably. There's a set of six Black Diamonds valued at $75, five for $16.99, and one copy of Beauty and the Beast for $19.60. So, it'll be hard to find a buyer who'll shell out $15,000 for 18 tapes, but hey, as Disney teaches us, you should never stop dreaming.

Now if you're on the other end of the spectrum, and you're looking to add to your VHS collection, Urban Outfitters may be the place to look. They're selling sets of five videos for $40. The catch? You can pick from five genres-1980s romance, '90s comedy, '00s rom-com, sci-fi, and horror-but won't know what movies you're getting until you receive the mystery set.

So, today in throwback-tech news, you can either sell your old tapes and get a little dough or buy some more if you're feeling nostalgic. Moral of the story? VHS tapes are making a comeback, and it's a weird day.

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