VISIT his attic for old football memorabilia and you just might make some money.
The global sports memorabilia market is worth £21 billion a year, and with the ongoing euros in GermanyNow is a great time to sell your football collectibles.
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Here, Jane Hamilton brings you some of the main items that can earn you a Cool little unexpected luck.
Game-worn shirts
TOPS worn by top players can be worth up to £5,000 – but you’ll need to prove the item is genuine.
Auction houses have strict vetting processes, so gather evidence such as in-game photos with the shirt’s identifying markings clearly shown.
A number 7 shirt of Man Utd’s David Beckham recently sold for £4,995.
Stickers and cards
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THIS is the most popular form of football merchandise so there is a huge market.
But prices can fluctuate a lot, depending on demand and condition of the item.
The most expensive card ever sold is the 1958 Alifabolaget Pele Rookie #635, which fetched over £1 million at auction in February 2022.
Completed tournament sticker books are highly sought after.
You can check prices on collectibles. co.uk.
Programs and tickets
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PROGRAMS from before the 1960s are the most expensive, with some in good condition worth thousands of pounds.
Ticket stubs and modern game programs are worth less.
Find out how much yours could sell for at oldfootball programs.co.uk.
An original program from the 1966 World Cup final, England v West Germany, sold for £169.99.
Team scarves
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Although not as valuable as shirts, old fan scarves can sell for three to four times their original value.
Try eBay as a good way to sell. A 1974 Leeds United League Champions scarf is on sale for £299.
Shirt replicas
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RETRO replica kits from the 80s and 90s are back, so prices are rising too.
Check classicfootballshirts.com to get an idea of value and you can sell to them too.
A 1988 Holland home kit recently sold for £310 on the website.
Rare football boots
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UNUSED retro football boots can cost £1,500 – and more.
Adidas Predator and Nike Mercurial Superfly VI Elite accelerators are among the most sought after.
Look at bootsfinder.co.uk. Only 100 pairs of the Nike Mercurial Vapor IX CR SE FG Sleeve were made.
And a pair recently sold for £5,000.
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