Paper Clip
$0.01
Estimated value as of 2026 · Retail example: 1000 paperclips for $7.63 implies ~$0.0076 each; manufacturing cost $0.01-$0.05; typical retail pack pricing[7][8]
A standard #1 size metal paper clip used to hold sheets of paper together in households and offices.
Fun fact Paper clips are made from 75% post-consumer recycled material in some brands, with a corrosion-resistant finish that prevents marks on paper[7].
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