Still revered as one of the most popular school supplies ever invented, the ‘80s and ‘90s sensations have found new life as Millennial collectibles, selling for up to 19,500% of their original prices. If you’re lucky enough to find one with a colorful design in good shape at a thrift store or at your parents’ house, don’t think twice about taking it home with you. At that point, the hardest choice is between selling it immediately online or holding onto it for a while, hoping the market is only starting to heat up.
On eBay, the most expensive models have sold for $100. Some sellers claim they’ve made even more. As with any kind of collectible, there’s a hierarchy of value. The most on-demand Trapper Keepers are the same ones that inspired envy in the classroom — namely cute animals, unicorns, aliens and anything by ‘90s kids-kitsch giant Lisa Frank. Some of eBay’s biggest sellers have been a green Trapper Keeper featuring cute puppies (both photographed and cartoon), one featuring a neon, tropical design, as well as a cartoon variety featuring a student with a kick me sign on his back.
Source: theoutline.com