Top 15 Items Underestimated at Estate Sales

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1 Top 15 Items Underestimated at Estate Sales The dining table which someone paid dearly for doesn't bring much money these days - a quick trip to a consignment store will tell you that. What brings in big money are things families maybe throwing out or donating unaware of value, or even items overlooked by antique appraisers. Below is a list - other than the obvious sterling, fine art and antiques - that brought top dollars on MaxSold, a company which provides hands-on help to sell everything in under two weeks for those downsizing or settling an estate. 1. Vintage Coral & Turquoise Jewelry Sold on MaxSold for $3,950 Millennials are into vintage inspired fashion, and there are few outlets to source one-of-a-kind jewelry. Even if it s just costume jewelry, it s wise to sell it as you never know what it will sell for. 2. Antique Tins, Boxes, Hand Fans Sold on MaxSold for $2,750 Tin boxes and hand fans in the same sentence doesn t sound all that appealing. However, with shows like American Pickers and Cash & Cari on TV, everyone is on the hunt for a hidden treasures which is what drove up the price of this lot.

2 3. Brazillian Saddle chair Sold on MaxSold for $2700 This is something that the owner would have left on the side of the curb, or have been happy with someone paying $20 at a garage sale just to have it gone. But with the mid-century furniture in vogue right now, it isn t surprising how a couple of dealers could get competitive in an auction for a gem like this. 4. Tiffany and Co-Winding Travel Clock Sold on MaxSold for $940 The money is in unique collectibles such as these - you never know what it might sell for, so selling them to a estate clearance company or a picker is unwise, consider adding it to an auction instead.

3 5. Royal Crown Derby China Sold on MaxSold for $110 Not all china is this valuable; but if you have the right one like this Royal Crown Derby which is holds it s value through the years, it s definitely a keeper. 6. Pink Depression Glass Sold on MaxSold for $170 These might be making a comeback! We've been in the auction business for 50 years and haven t seen prices like these in a very long time.

4 7. Industrial metal table Sold on MaxSold for $600 While dining tables don t fare too well, industrial-era inspired design is coveted by high-end designers and stores on the hunt for finds like these. 8. Boxes of Fabric Sold on MaxSold for $80 Every sewer carries a few boxes of remnant fabric - and before you ditch them consider putting it into a sale as everything adds up!

5 9. Organ & Piano Sold on MaxSold for $190 Organs and pianos are tough to sell as the convenience and sound quality of electronic versions are hard to beat. However, if you expose these to a big audience in a competitive bidding environment, you never know what these could sell for. 10. Interesting Furniture Sold on MaxSold for $1050 While furniture pieces have taken a hit, small furniture sells well as they can be easily integrated with existing furniture in most homes, especially if they are unique like this one. 11. Toilet Paper Sold on MaxSold for $170 It is very unusual that an estate would have piles of paper towels, toilet paper and tissue boxes. Auctioning them off seems to have brought in better prices than Costco!

6 12. Original Poster Sold on MaxSold for $1,600 Anything from a collector that s in good condition like this professionally restored, linen backed and shrink wrapped poster is highly valuable. These are the things that families may be unaware of and might give away or discard Austin- Healey 3000 MK2 Sold on MaxSold for $11,000 It s clear from the pictures that this has been idle for the last 40 years (even the steering wheel has been removed), but before you get someone to haul it away, get it on an auction to see it sell for top dollars.

7 14. Footed Brass Samovar Sold on MaxSold for $1,550 Pieces like this are mostly unknown to appraisers as there aren t too many of these out there, and sellers can benefit from having a broad exposure of bidders. 16. Moffat Stove Sold on MaxSold for $410 While Habitat for Humanity might turn down donation of old appliances, things like this Moffat Stove have a retro appeal for buyers, so it s definitely worth going the online auction route and including it in the sale. If this list interests you, and you are helping someone with clear-out related decisions, consider enrolling in MaxSold s free online one-hour Product Awareness Course for professionals working with people downsizing or settling an estate. Click here to learn more and to sign-up.