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Found: Moola In The Gym Locker…..Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk!

May 12, 2017 Patty Leave a Comment

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Everyone remembers the famous slapstick comedy trio called “The Three Stooges,” who made millions laugh with their hilarious antics. They always seemed to be looking for the “Moolah” in most of their Hollywood short subject films (over 190 films were made).
As Moe would say: “Hey fellas! I think we can make some serious dough here!”

Go figure guys, those old gym/aerobic outfits, athletic shoes and  workout equipment could, in fact, be valuable!
So, let’s get down to some serious fitness-related, money-making collectibles
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For over 100 years, people have been working out and body-building at the YMCA, health clubs, fitness centers or local gyms. Through the years, the type of workout clothing, athletic-type shoes, and gym equipment, can be quite valuable today.
Believe it or not, old-school (1980s-1990s), sports/tennis shoes (e.g., Nike, Reebok, adidas), can sell in the thousand-dollar-range.
​Additionally, men’s Converse tennis shoes from the ‘60s and ‘70s, can sell between $300-$2,000-if found in very good condition. (Watch for “The Winner” and “Chuck Taylor” types).

 

Ad for the vintage “WINNER” Tennis Shoes
Vintage 1985 men’s Nike Pro-joggs Air Jordan 1 Shoes NIB-Selling Price-$475
​(Photo credit: etsy.com/legitvintage)
Vintage Converse All-Star tennis shoes

Remember those funky ‘80s Shinny Spandex/Lycra workout aerobic tights that were the rage during the ’80s? They can sell between $50-$150-depending on their colors, patterns and condition.

1980s Spandex/Lycra aerobic workout tights/Onsie’s

Any WWII, military gym t-shirt can fetch over $300, and vintage early 1900’s leather gym or carry-on travel duffel bags can sell for over $300.

Vintage weathered leather, gym duffel bag

Gym equipment like these early 1900’s, ​antique cast-iron dumbbells can sell for a couple hundred dollars.

​“Hey girls! Who remembers wearing those lovely one-piece uniforms in PE class?”
Unfortunately, in the ‘70s, I had to wear a hand-me-down uniform dating from the early-1960s. It was quite the fashion statement….NOT!
Generally speaking, “Be careful with cleaning out that closet. You never know where you’ll find hidden treasures!
​ As Curly of the Three Stooges would say: “Soitenly! Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk!”

 

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