Wednesday, January 7, 2026

A new year can symbolize a clean start, inspiring us to break bad habits, reevaluate relationships that no longer benefit us … or just finally get rid of the clutter gathering dust in the corners of our homes. But before you start making "toss" and "donate" piles, you may want to give some of your old possessions a second glance — they could be worth a lot of money. Today's featured article goes into what types of items might be valuable and how to kick off the process of appraising them.

Natalie Stone

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"This Old Thing?" Before You Donate It, Make Sure That Item Isn't Worth a Fortune

In 1998, Claire Wiegand-Beckmann sold a card table for — wait for it — a whopping $541,500. A New York antique dealer bought it at Sotheby's for such a pretty penny because of its makers: John and Thomas Seymour, a renowned father and son duo who crafted furniture in the late 1700s and mid-1800s.

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