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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
13. 1961 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.
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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.
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