Collectors could be in for making a few hundreds or thousands as some of our nostalgia faves such as Care Bears or Beanie Babies (remember those?) have shot up in value Beanie Babies were hugely popular back in the late 90s and early 2000s (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
The second-hand toy market is booming - and Brits could be sitting on a treasure chest worth thousands of pounds, according to antiques expert Dan Hatfield.
The Money-Making expert, who regularly appears on daytime TV to give his expert insights , estimates there’s roughly £3,000 worth of unused items scattered around the average person’s home - approximately £300 of which is in toys.
He has revealed exactly what eagle-eyed sellers and buyers need to look out for to make the most of their unwanted to