Maker: Levi’s
Original Price: $3*
Worth Today: $60,000*

While jeans saw the height of their popularity for the first time in the 1960s and 1970s, the company was founded all the way back in 1853. Vintage Levi’s from the 18th century have proven to be rather valuable! 

Levi’s themselves purchased a pair from the late 1800s for $46,000, basically giving the owner a refund plus staggering interest. Another pair from the late 1800s fetched a whopping $60,000. Perhaps this is something to consider before upcycling your jeans. In 100+ years they could be worth a fortune if you can hang on to them for long enough!

Most people may not even realize that the Levi brand goes back that far, but in this case, knowledge is power. Knowing what to look for is often the key to making a quick buck at thrift and antique stores, so you may want to keep this information in your back pocket (pardon the pun!)