BLAST FROM THE PAST

These are the most wanted retro items on eBay that could be worth up to £1,555 – here’s how to cash in

From the old Nokia 3310 to iPod Classics, these are the most searched for bits of old tech on eBay that could be worth thousands

RETRO iPods, Nokia 3310s and Sony Walkmans are just some of the most searched for retro tech items on eBay over the past few years.

The auction site has seen a sharp rise in the number of shoppers hoping to buy tech from the past - which means if you've got any of these items at home, now might be the time to cash in.

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 These are some of the most searched for items on eBay

The retailer reckons shoppers have been influenced by film and nostalgia leading them to search for goods from their childhoods.

The iconic Sega Mega Drive - before PlayStation and Xbox took over - turned 30 this year and eBay has said it saw a surge in the number of searches and bids on the games stations.

Surprisingly, typewriters seem to have made a comeback too and eBay saw a spike in the number of searches around the same time that Steven Spielberg's The Post was celebrated at the Oscars - a film about the Washington Post newsroom set in the 70s.

We've had a look at how much these vintage items are selling for online - and it turns out you can make up to £1,555.

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2. Nokia 3310 - Up to £56

and attracted 15 bids.

We got our hands on the rebooted 3310 when it launched in the UK last year to find out whether it's a dream for nostalgic tech lovers - or whether it should have been left in the noughties.

3. MP3 players - Up to £182

in June - although it's worth noting that this one came in the box and was described as being in mint condition, which of course adds value.

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