#16: Vintage Collegiate Merchandise

Clinging to your vintage college memorabilia might tug at the heartstrings, but it won’t do much to chip away at those student loans. After a decade of debt, that worn-but-loved alma mater sweatshirt might score you $30 on eBay—if you’re lucky. College pennants?

Maybe $10, tops. And no, even Harvard grads aren’t raking in the resale riches. These pieces may not offer financial payoff but serve a healthy dose of nostalgia. Sometimes, the value lies in the memories they hold—not the price tag they carry.