What Are Vintage Holiday Decorations Worth?

Vintage holiday items are some of the most dependable sellers in any booth. Buyers want the decorations they grew up with, from Shiny Brite ornaments to light-up blow molds. Timing matters, so stock up before the season.

Typical US resale: $13–$45Rising this month

Updated October 4, 2026

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Holiday & Seasonal price guide

Typical in-person resale prices: booths, flea markets and estate sales. Online sold listings and auction records run higher.

Shiny Brite ornaments, box of 12
$15–$40
Original box, bright colors and fancy shapes earn the top.
Blow molds (Empire, General Foam, Union Products)
$25–$80
Large Santas and nativity pieces with good paint sell best.
1970s ceramic Christmas trees
$50–$150
Original lights, a working base and larger sizes push it up.
Aluminum Christmas trees (Evergleam and similar)
$100–$300
Full branches, the original box and colored trees bring more.
Color wheels for aluminum trees
$30–$70
Working motor and original box help.
NOMA bubble lights, set
$20–$50
Working sets in the original box sell fastest.
Holt Howard Christmas mugs and figures
$15–$40
Clear marks and no chips earn the top.
Beistle Halloween die-cuts
$15–$60
Bright colors and older designs bring more.
Papier-mâché Halloween jack-o-lanterns
$75–$250
Original paper inserts and older pieces push it up.
Ben Cooper Halloween costumes, boxed
$20–$60
Popular characters and complete boxes sell best.

What vintage holiday decorations sell for by region

Based on real PocketPrice seller data and known market trends. Refreshed monthly.

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vintage Halloween blow molds
early Christmas ornaments
ceramic light-up Christmas trees
ceramic light-up pumpkins
Department 56 village pieces
Beistle die-cut decorations
Vintage trick-or-treat costumes/pails
harvest/Thanksgiving decor

Region	Typical	Sellers’ median	Trend
Northeast	$18–$50	—	Rising
Southeast	$10–$45	$16tag price	Rising
Midwest	$10–$45	—	Rising
Southwest	$15–$45	—	Rising
Mountain	$10–$40	—	Rising
West	$15–$65	—	Rising
Atlantic	$8–$35	—	Rising
Quebec	$5–$30	—	Rising
Ontario	$8–$25	—	Rising
Prairies	$8–$30	—	Rising
British Columbia	$8–$35	—	Rising
Northern	$5–$30	—	Rising

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What makes vintage holiday decorations worth more

Era

Pieces from the 1930s to the 1970s are in the strongest demand.

Maker

Shiny Brite, Empire, General Foam, Beistle, Holt Howard and Evergleam names all help.

Condition

Ornaments with clear paint, blow molds without cracks and complete sets bring more.

Original boxes

Original boxes add value and help sell ornaments and lights.

Season

Prices rise as the holiday nears. Sell Christmas from October and Halloween from late summer.

Often underpriced

Boxes of plain glass ornaments in the attic
Blow molds stored in garages and sheds
Halloween paper decorations in drawers
Old Easter and Valentine cards and decorations

Usually overvalued

Modern mass-market ornaments
Broken or rusted lights
Department 56 pieces with missing parts

Tips for selling vintage holiday decorations

1Start setting out holiday items six to eight weeks before the holiday.
2Group ornaments by color or theme in clear bowls.
3Plug in lights and blow molds at your booth so buyers can see them work.

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Holiday & Seasonal value questions

When should I sell vintage Christmas items?

Start in October. Prices are strongest from mid-November through early December.

Are Shiny Brite ornaments valuable?

Most sell for a few dollars each, but boxed sets and unusual shapes can bring more.

Do blow molds still sell?

Yes. Classic blow molds from the 1960s to the 1980s are very popular, especially larger ones.