If You've Got Any Old Disney VHS Tapes They May Be Worth A Small Fortune

#1 Black Diamond Editions

You've probably boxed them up and tossed them in the attic. But you may want to get back up there and find them because surprisingly they could be worth a whole lot of money!

Apparently there are collectors out there who greatly value these old VHS gems, and certain editions are considered gold. Unusual artwork, rare defects, and limited-edition VHS tapes are all considered valuable.

One such feature is the black diamond on the VHS case reading "Disney Classics," or "The Classics." This stands for a certain edition of the VHS. Just having this logo on the tape can bring up to $250 bucks. Depending on the condition, some tapes might have the black diamond along with "A Walt Disney Classic" and Disney's signature. These can be worth thousands.

#2 101 Dalmations

Folks quickly replaced all of their favorite films in the latest format, putting away their old tapes into storage, giving them away, selling them in rummage sales, or just tossing them into the trash. If you don't have these old tapes, you will be kicking yourself when you get through this article.

101 Dalmatians was released in theaters in 1961 and achieved blockbuster success. Today, this VHS tape is selling for $750 on eBay.

#3 The Fox And The Hound

Hold onto your hunting hats! When the Fox and the Hound was released in 1981, it was the most expensive film produced by the Disney studio at the time at $12 million. This little VHS film is selling for a whopping $1,495 on internet auctions.

#4 Aladdin

The film Aladdin is considered part of Disney Renaissance. The 1992 animated musical owes a lot of its popularity to the late actor Robin Williams' giving voice to the beloved genie. It was the 31st Walt Disney Animated Classic. The film is selling for an average of $275 per VHS tape.

#5 Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty received mixed reviews when it was released in 1959. Though it made the company a load of money over the years. The number 16 in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series, with restored scenes, is selling for $499.

#6 The Lion King

The Lion King is the 32nd animated movie released by the studio in 1994. It is listed for $250, but only for the copies that say "Platinum Edition" or have the black diamond logo on the side of the sleeve.

#7 Alice In Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland has become a cult classic since its release in 1951. Spawning several remakes and revisions, and even live action versions, the original Disney animation still holds as a near perfect animation. The studio's 13th animated feature is going for a humble $200.00 at auctions.

#8 The Little Mermaid

Credited with reviving a sagging animation industry, The Little Mermaid is believed to have made animated films popular again after its 1989 release. The 28th film in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series, The Little Mermaid has earned over $211 million in total lifetime gross worldwide. The VHS copy is selling for $999 on eBay.

#9 Bambi

Bambi is the fifth movie in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series. The asking price for this gem is $599. Bambi was released by RKO Radio Pictures in 1942 during WWII and actually lost money. The classic endured and a 1965 re-release brought in over $100 million in extra receipts. It was added to the Black Diamond Collection in 1989 after being digitally remastered and restored.

#10 Cinderella

The 1950 film was the biggest commercial hit for Disney at the time, and it became the greatest critical and commercial hit for the studio since Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) and helped reverse the studio's fortunes. It is considered one of the best American animated films ever made, as selected by the American Film Institute. Your VHS copy could earn you a whopping $1,000. on eBay if it's in mint condition.

#11 Beauty And The Beast

Drum roll, please...

Beauty and the Beast became the first animated film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. The 1991 film's VHS selling price is a cool $12,800. Later editions of the VHS "Beauty and the Beast" did not have the song "Human Again" as it was cut for time. Another high dollar gem.