CCIE (Score 1)

While most of the IT certifications do not have any real value, there are still some that do. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert is a perfect example. You have absolutely no chance of becoming a CCIE unless you're a real networking heavyweight. Besides, in order to maintain the level of the title, every two years all CCIEs are required to pass recertification exams. The paper and the medal (I've heard they don't award medals anymore, but I'm not sure; I did get one in 2000) are quite expensive, but they really are worth every penny invested.