The 6 common items that could be in your loft and worth a fortune You should think twice before chucking away some belongings You should think twice before chucking away some belongings (Image: Getty ) Spring might be the time to clear out the old but some of your forgotten possessions could be worth a small fortune. There are some items which you should think twice about chucking out, with experts revealing six in particular that could be worth more than you think. ‌ Taskeen Ahmed, book collector and founder of UK-based sustainable bookseller Awesome Books, said sealed 90s video games, early AI models and even old band tees could become high-value in years to come. Article continues below He said: "With collectors constantly on the hunt for rare pieces of cultural history, certain forgotten relics from the 1990s and 2000s are quietly gaining value. "We’ve always believed in giving things a second life. "That applies to literature, but also to tech, toys, and pop culture. ‌ READ MORE: UK supermarket giving away free food - how to get yours Don't miss the biggest and breaking stories by signing up to the BirminghamLive newsletter here. "Some of today’s most ordinary items could become tomorrow’s collector’s gold." ‌ According to Taskeen, the six items that are already catching the eyes of collectors include: Old AI models stored on external drives 1990s and 2000s LEGO sets (still in the box) Prints from early digital artists Vintage band tees from the 90s and early 2000s Sealed 90s and 2000s video games First editions of modern bestsellers He said: "Early artificial intelligence tools like GPT-2, GPT-3, and DALL·E mini might sound recent, but to tech historians and collectors, they’re already artefacts. ‌ "These early AI models marked a turning point in technology. "Think of them as the vinyl records of the tech world; currently outdated, soon to be iconic." Unopened LEGO sets from the late 90s and early 2000s are already fetching impressive prices, Express reports. ‌ Physical prints by digital artists are also gaining interest. According to Ahmed, you should also keep hold of old band T-shirts. Items including PlayStation 1, Game Boy and early Nintendo DS could also be worth keeping hold of. Article continues below First editions of contemporary authors like Sally Rooney, Colleen Hoover, and Brandon Sanderson are already gaining traction with 'signed copies, special editions, and low print-run releases are especially worth seeking out'. He said: "Even something as simple as a signed book, a worn-out tee, or an old USB can hold meaning – and monetary value – if it captures the spirit of its era."