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These Vintage ‘80s Toys Might Be Worth a Small Fortune Now

Iconic Skip-It Toys

These skipping rope gems were infamous in their day. The skip-it toys actually jumped to fame after a popular advert was screened in schools in Illinois. Soon after, children far and wide jumped at the chance to skip to the store and be the first in line to snatch them up as fast as they could.

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Whilst most kids today are far more excited by their iPads than a simple skipping rope, these skip-it gems were hugely popular in their heyday. So if you ever bought one for the going rate of around $12, and kept the original box, it could now earn you a lucrative $120 online.