The Most Valuable Collectors' Items in History

30. 1933 Zippo Lighter

Manufacturer: Zippo 
Original price: $0,74*
Worth Today: $18.000*

An old Zippo lighter can be worth a good amount of money, as long as it is in good condition and works. Zippo lighters were created in 1933 and cost less than a dollar (now the price of a Zippo is 10 to 14 dollars). The first ever produced is at the Zippo / Case Museum.

There are a few different Zippos from that first year of production, including Tall, Gunmetal, Brass, Chrome and more. These Zippos were sold for up to US$ 18,000 on auction sites. Although this price has increased, most Zippos from that era will cost between US$ 400 and US$ 500, as wear has likely left them in less than perfect condition.