23. Original Levi's 501 Jeans
Manufacturer: Levi's
Original price: US $ 3 *
Value today: US $ 60,000 *
While jeans first reached their greatest popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, the company was founded even further back, in 1853. Vintage 18th century Levi's turned out to be quite valuable!
Levi's themselves purchased a pair from the late 1800s for $46,000, basically giving the owner a refund plus staggering interest. Another pair from the late 1800s fetched a whopping $60,000. Perhaps this is something to consider before upcycling your jeans. In 100+ years they could be worth a fortune if you can hang on to them for long enough!
Many people may not realize that the Levi brand has been around for so long, but in this case, knowledge is power. Knowing what to look for is often the key to making money quickly at thrift and antique stores, so you might want to keep this information in your back pocket (excuse the pun!).
