Old DVDs gathering dust in cupboards could be worth hundreds of pounds, with some rare and collectible titles fetching up to £350. The Carry On Films complete DVD collection box set, covering all 31 films from 1958 to 1992, commands the highest average asking price.
Top Priced DVD Collections
Bally Casino has shared which titles from your stash could prove most valuable and brought in collectables expert Tracy Martin to share her knowledge on spotting worth and maximising returns from your possessions. The Monty Python and the Holy Grail limited edition castle box set could net £300, alongside the Blade Runner Ultimate Collector's Edition and The Godfather box set.
Other valuable sets include The Avengers '62-64 Emma Peel Mega Set at £275, The Wicker Man wooden box limited edition at £225, and The World at War Ultimate Restored Blu-ray Edition at £225. The Quatermass Collection limited edition box set and Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery Blu-ray box set are also valued at £225 each.
Why DVDs Gain Value
Tracy explained: "Collectable value can be due to rarity, different variants to the norm, oddities (misspellings on DVD cases or books), nostalgia - people buying back their memories, limited edition and basic supply and demand." She added: "There are so many reasons things are collectable. People don't always recognise they have things of value, which is why they turn to valuers like me or do their own research online. Always research to ensure you get the best price achievable for your collectable by looking to see what similar items have sold for in the past."
Full List of Valuable DVDs
The top 15 DVDs are:
- Carry On Films - Complete DVD Collection Box Set, 1958-1992, £350
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail - Limited Edition Castle Box Set, 1975, £300
- Blade Runner Ultimate Collector's Edition Briefcase, 1982, £300
- The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set, 1972-1990, £300
- The Avengers '62-64 - Emma Peel Mega Set, 1961-1969, £275
- The Wicker Man - Wooden Box Limited Edition, 1973, £225
- The World at War - Ultimate Restored Blu-ray Edition, 1973-1974, £225
- Quatermass Collection - Limited Edition Box Set, 1953-1979, £225
- Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery Blu-ray Box Set, 1990-1991, £225
- Peeping Tom (Criterion Collection Region 2), 1960, £200
- Withnail & I - Limited Edition Tin Box, 1987, £175
- The Beatles Anthology DVD Box Set, 1995, £175
- Red Dwarf - Just the Shows DVD Box Set, 1988-1999, £150
- Taxi Driver - 35th Anniversary Blu-ray Edition, 1976, £150
- The Third Man - UK Steelbook Edition, 1949, £125
Tracy made it clear that it's important to make sure you begin with a sensible price for whatever you're flogging. While DVDs have started a revival, CDs might be the next to climb in worth given the enormous surge in vinyl popularity in recent years.
