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First of all, you have to look at 1806 vs. 2006 to get an idea of the type of things that stand the collectors test of time.
AOL 1.0 disk. Document with Microsoft letterhead signed by Bill Gates.
Gas station artifacts. Pen, keychain, print ads, receipt for one gallon of gas.
Currency from a size vs. future value perspective is good IF money collectors are still around. Once we go all digital it's possible that nobody will give a damn about old money. But I'd play it safe and put some mint condition bills in.
New York Times from 9/12. Won't be worth as much as a Titanic newspaper is today because people save this sort of thing now, but it will definitely have value.
People have brought up space memorabilia. I agree, but I think it would have to be just the right stuff. This one is difficult to predict.
The lightbulb we know today is in it's final hour, so a lightbulb in original packaging. Preferably one that claims to be long lasting on the box. The company may also matter. GE is probably a good bet.
A DVD of the movie AI. And an old VHS of Star Wars. Think of how we view Jules Verne today.
A set of new clothing with tags in a style that men and women typically wear today. Avoid anything that is a fad. Companies and store tag could matter. Levi jeans with a Wal-Mart tag would be a safe bet.
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