15 Things That Were Expensive 20 Years Ago, but Are Now Cheap (Or Worthless)

Remember that top-of-the-line 3D television you paid a small fortune for in the 2000s? As technology continues its relentless march, what was once a luxury becomes today’s obsolete artifact. Here are 15 things people paid big money for that are now cheap or worthless.

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3D Televisions

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HD-DVD Players

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PDAs

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Navigation Systems

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Early Digital Cameras

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15 Things That Were Expensive 20 Years Ago, but Are Now Cheap (Or Worthless)

Remember that top-of-the-line 3D television you paid a small fortune for in the 2000s? As technology continues its relentless march, what was once a luxury becomes today’s obsolete artifact. Here are 15 things people paid big money for that are now cheap or worthless.

3D Televisions

Once the pièce de résistance of any tech-savvy household, these are now cheaper than the popcorn you’d munch on while watching them.

HD-DVD Players

At the height of their fame, they represented the future of home entertainment, but Blu-Ray’s dominance sent them to the tech graveyard.

PDAs

These were once the cutting edge of convenience. Today, they’re just retro reminders of a pre-smartphone era.

Navigation Systems

These were once as essential as the steering wheel. Today, they’re about as valuable as an outdated road atlas.

Early Digital Cameras

They changed the face of photography forever, but now they’re outclassed by the cameras in our pockets.

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