The Monkees: The Complete Series - $1,200
Formed in 1966, pop icons the Monkees were also famous for having a television show centered around four young men trying to make it in the music industry. Rhino Entertainment Company released the DVD in 2016 to Monkees fans, issuing just 10,000 copies. Examples have been known to sell for as high as $1,200.
Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection – $1,800
Of course, Harry Potter is going to be on this list. One of the most valuable DVD box sets to exist, the Harry Potter Wizards Collection features a massive 31 discs, including extended editions of The Philosopher’s Stone and the Chamber of Secrets. Potterheads have had to cough up an extraordinary $1,800 for this prized possession though.
Dragon Ball Z: Dragon Box Set – $600
These Japanese-sourced box sets are legendary among DBZ heads. All in all, the complete Dragon Ball Z: Dragon Box Set usually goes for around $600 on a bad day, so if you’re looking to buy someone it for Christmas, buy a time machine, go back three years ago, and start saving.
The Real Ghostbusters: Complete Collection – $499.99
Yep, you saw that right, the price tag for this item is $499. Don’t waste your breath trying to justify why that’s a crazy amount of money. After all, we’re talking about a collection of the entire Real Ghostbusters TV series packed into a replica of the Ghostbusters’ Firehouse HQ! If that isn’t worth your hard-earned money, what is?
AK 100: 25 Films By Akira Kurosawa – $850.00
The gigantic Criterion Collection box set commemorating what would have been director Akira Kurosawa’s 100th birthday was originally retailed at $399, unlike others on this list which you could grab for $5. A decade later, this same box set has doubled in value, selling for $850 in some cases.
The Norm Show: The Complete Series – $499.99
Oh, Norm. Gone far too soon. Imagine his face had he known that his short-lived late 90s sitcom, The Norm Show, which only aired for three seasons, would become a valuable DVD set. The Norm Show: The Complete Series is out of print and hard to find online, and therefore often sells for $499.
Middle-Earth Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Box Set – $500
Any true Tolkien fan will have known about this for a while. The Middle-Earth Collector’s Edition Box Set features all three Hobbit and Lord of the Rings films, spread across over 30 discs. Also included is concept art and a Hobbit-style wooden shelf to display your rare box set on. Unsurprisingly, you’ll need around $500 to add it to your collection.
Hellraiser: The Scarlet Box – $700
This limited edition DVD boxset consists of the first three Hellraiser films, a CD of short films titled “The Clive Barker Legacy”, a 20-page concept art book, and a 200-page book. That’s a lot of bang for your buck, even when that buck can sometimes amount to the eye-wateringly high price of $700.
The Complete Sartana – $600
This box set contains all five Sartana movies and a special behind-the-scenes booklet. The 55-page booklet contains imagery from the series and extensive essays by Robert Curti and Howard Hughes, detailing the genre’s rise and fall. There’s also a bit of information regarding the restoration process and how this box set came to be. All those extras don’t come cheap, so expect to pay $600 if you’re lucky.
The History of Beavis and Butt-Head - $800
After MTV failed to consult him about what episodes would be included, Beavis and Butt-Head creator Mike Judge managed to get the DVD pulled from shelves in 2002, making it an ultra-rare find. The History of Beavus and Butt-Head can go for obscene amounts for a show about two bums. Sometimes in the region of $800!
Heathcliff – $350
Cliff Richard decided to turn Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights into a musical back in the 1990s. Someone then decided to film said musical and release it to the unwilling public in 1999. Proposterously, that DVD is now worth a heap of cash. If this is your jam, be prepared to pay around $350.
Truly Madly Deeply – $200
Anthony Minghella’s film Truly Madly Deeply, starring Alan Rickman as the lost love of Juliet Stevenson, is one of the most slept-on films of the 1990s. For whatever reason, this DVD, released in February 2002 twelve years after the film’s cinematic release, fetches $200 in some places.
Good Burger – $250
Sometimes, spoof front covers for films that don’t warrant a DVD release can become valuable items. Take Good Burger for example, which underwent Criterion Collection edits back in the 2000s. These amended copies were distributed online and can now be found with a $250 price tag.
Clockwork Mice – $100
Vadim Jean’s drama made a good impression among certain crowds when released in cinemas. The DVD release in 2003, however, had a lacking reception in comparison. The original asking price for this rare release was around $9.99. Today it can go for ten times that amount!
Dead Again – $150
Why is Dead Again rare? Because it’s the first American film to be directed by Kenneth Branagh. Only kidding. We’ve no idea what makes this such a hot ticket item. Possibly it’s in high demand because it was deleted from the Paramount DVD catalog and doesn’t look like a contender for a future rerelease. Whatever the reason, you’re looking at around $150 here.
Knight Moves – $120
Who doesn’t want to see a movie about Christopher Lambert playing chess? Many people, actually, but that’s not important. What is is the fact the DVD of Knight Moves has become an unlikely collectible. This edition is not special, it doesn’t come with any bonus perks, it’s expensive because it’s expensive. That’s the internet for you!
Double Dragon- $100
Set in a futuristic, dilapidated Los Angeles, baddie Koga Shuko searches for the missing half of an amulet which would grant him the mystical power of the Double Dragon in this movie of the same name. Aside from this odd plot, the movie is notable only for having a garbage video game adaptation. Nevertheless, in the US, this bad boy can sell for as high as $100!
Inserts – $160
The 1975 film Inserts concerns a once-revered Hollywood director who, at the turn of the 1930s, feels so alienated by the “talkies” craze, that he holes himself up in a mansion making silent raunchy flicks. Starring Richard Dreyfuss and Bob Hoskins, this DVD can fetch anywhere between $80 and $160 at auction.
Clownhouse – $130
A lot of horror DVDs get their value from special collectible editions or limited print runs. Not Clownhouse. This throwaway slasher had a bog standard DVD release in 2003. Throughout the following twenty years, something special must have happened, because certain copies of Clownhouse are now worth £130.
A Dangerous Place – $120
Sadly, you don’t associate Corey Feldman with “value” these days, but the DVD for his forgettable martial arts flick, A Dangerous Place, holds a special place in the hearts of cult collectors. This item has seen an increase of five times its original price since its June 2003 release, giving it a not-to-be-sniffed at current value of $120!
Pink Lady and Jeff – $400
The NBC variety show Pink Lady and Jeff debuted in 1980, featuring the Japanese music duo Mie and Keiko, and comedian Jeff Altman. Running for a scant six episodes, this show is now worth a pretty penny on DVD. It helps that the DVD has an extra, unreleased episode alongside the six that aired, leading to a resale value of $400!
Salo – $500
Pier Pasolini’s Salo is one the most notorious Italian films ever made. Released in 1976, it depicts the torture and degradation of teenagers by rich libertines. The “white ring” edition by the Criterion Collection includes remastered sound and video as well as a director’s commentary. Want a copy of your own? You’ll be coughing up $500.
The Sinbad Trilogy – $600
This out-of-print, limited edition trilogy issued just 6,000 units when it was released, making it an ultra-rare find. The movies included are The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, and Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger. Altogether, in their fancy box, these puppies can sell for as much as $600.
The Killer – $600
Concerning an assassin tasked with one final kill before leaving Hong Kong’s Triad, The Killer is one of John Woo’s first and greatest films. Released in 1989, this flick is out of DVD print. The Criterion Collection DVD, which features deleted scenes and director commentary, is a rare find and has sold for as much as $600 in the past.
The Evil Dead Trilogy – $300
Sam Raimi’s horror comedy trilogy was a cult sensation in the 1980s so it makes sense that The Evil Dead 1983 Collector’s Fan Edition on Blu-ray fetches consistent prices of around $300. This release features commentary from Raimi, Bruce Campbell, and Rob Tapert as well as the full The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead documentary.
True Blood: The Complete Series Blu-ray Box Set – $400
During the late 2000s vampire hysteria, True Blood reigned supreme on TV screens. Today, it reigns supreme on the rare DVD market. The True Blood: The Complete Series Blu-ray, despite being just a decade old, can be found on secondhand sites for the heady price of $400. At best, you may find less pristine copies for somewhere between $200 and $250.
Kung Fury – $400
Kung Fury? Really? Yes. This 30-minute-long film replete with arcade robots, dinosaurs, Vikings, Norse gods, mutants, and a Kung fu expert cop called Kung Fury, is one of the cultiest films you’re likely to come across. As such, its DVD price tag can be staggering. In the past, Kung Fury has sold for $400.
Rebecca (2020) – $399.99
Most Netflix films never get an official DVD release, but film critics are often sent screener DVD copies of movies that studios want them to consider voting for in their end-of-year awards. They never usually make it on the market as it’s illegal to resell them, but there’s always one renegade willing to provide the people with what they want. As a result, you can buy Netflix’s Rebecca remake for a hair under $400.
Cadaverella – $400
You can watch Cavaderella online for free in a lot of places, but if you really want to own a physical copy, you’ll have to play the waiting game. Not an awful lot of Cavaderella DVDS exist, which explains their asking price. In the past, copies have sold for an astonishing $400.
Urotsukidoji: Perfect Collection 2 – $350
99.9% of home video versions of this XXX anime remove 45 minutes of footage that feature sexually explicit material. The Perfect Collection DVD, however? Absolutely nothing is cut, which explains its popularity on the secondhand market. Long out of print, this collector’s DVD can expect to go for $350 on the likes of eBay.
Evil Dead and Evil Dead II Limited Edition Gift Set – $350
Sure, there’s the lucrative Evil Dead trilogy set, but this Evil Dead and Evil Dead II set, packaged inside replicas of the Necronomicon from each film, is something else. If you have a copy of this limited edition gift set today, especially one that’s sealed, you’re looking at $350 of profit were you to sell.
Emmanuelle in Space: The Complete Collection – $330
For the best part of half a century, Emmanuelle has been one of the most iconic fictional characters of all time, if you’re familiar with adult content, that is. There are countless Emmanuelle films, all terrible, but saucy enough to pique a collector’s interest. Emmanuelle in Space: The Complete Collection, which includes seven installments, goes for $330 today.
Futurama: The Complete Collection (With Bender Head) – $325
Thanks to the surprise return of Futurama, interest in the old episodes of the show has come on leaps and bounds. Just go ahead and Google “Futurama: The Complete Collection DVD” if you don’t believe us. This set, which comes with an extra-kitschy Bender head, often sells for around $325.
Genesis: The Movie Box – $320
Genesis: The Movie? Yes. Somewhat bafflingly, this collection of Genesis concert films has sold in the past for a whopping $320. Guys, YouTube exists. With that said, if people really want something, no matter how stupid, and they have deep pockets, then there is nothing to stop them from paying for it.
Spider-Man Trilogy (With Busts) – $300
When it comes to this rare Japanese set, you get not just one bust but two: one of Spider-Man in his classic threads, and another of his Venomized black threads. Oh, and you also get all three Sam Raimi Spidey films. The boxset retails at around $300, and you know what? It’s kind of worth it.
The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway – $299
The original special of The Pee-wee Herman Show, a live recording of the stage production that launched his career, is available on HBO Max. This recording of the 2010 Broadway revival of the show is not, and that makes it a rare item. Since Paul Reuben’s untimely death, the value has only increased up to the tune of $299.
Making Fiends: Season One – $275
You can watch this late 2000s Nickelodeon cartoon online, most of the time for free, as long as 720p isn’t a dealbreaker. With that said, for whatever reason, physical copies of Making Fiends force punters to shell out the obscene likes of $275. Seriously, some items on this list are worth it. This isn’t.
National Treasure: Book of Secrets – $220
Weren’t those days when DVDs would come in the form of a prop reproduction from the film great? This edition of National Treasure: Book of Secrets, for example, comes inside a replica Book of Secrets. Is it worth the asking price of $220? Absolutely not, but it’s fun!
Power Rangers: Seasons 4–7 – $215
If garbage knockoffs like Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad can fetch tons of money, then so can OG classics like Power Rangers. 90s nostalgia has proved a bottomless pit of money for years now, which is why the latter seasons of this childhood behemoth have a secondhand price tag of around $215.
Alakazam the Great- $200
Believe it or not, some TV shows and films have never been released in the US. This 1960 Japanese anime is one of them. Alakazam the Great, which is said to have inspired Bowser from the Super Mario franchise, has never had a US DVD release, making it a rare collector’s item. You can get it for $200.
