If youāve lived somewhere for years, youāve probably accumulated a lot of possessions. Maybe youāre running out of space, or youāre embracing the āspark joyā minimalist movement. Either way, having less clutter in your living space and better organization can help make a world of difference. If youāre looking to declutter, you might look into whether any of your stuff is valuable.
Antiques
If youāve seen Antique Roadshow, you know that sometimes objects you didnāt think had much value turn out to be worth a decent amount. Have you ever wondered if any of your antiques are valuable? There are a few things that matter ā how rare it is, how desirable it is, if itās authentic, and what condition itās in. There are experts who can appraise your items and online resources that can give an idea of their value.
Clothes
You never know which of your vintage items is back in style. Take it one clothing type at a time, moving from shoes to casual wear to business wear. Itās easier to figure out which pairs of jeans to get rid of if youāre looking at all your jeans at once. If there are two items that are very similar to each other, consider donating one of them. If you have trouble deciding what clothes you donāt need, think about if youāve worn the item in the past year ā if not, consider getting rid of it. Quality work clothes or designer items might be worth something and can be sold at a consignment store or online.
Records
Do you have vinyl records lying around? They may be valuable, depending on the collectability of the artist, the genre of music, the rarity of the album, and the condition of the record. You can do a bit of research to find out what type of music and artists are most valuable. Generally, original records are most valuable, and reissues are less valuable. When to comes to mono vs. stereo, it can go either way.
Figuring out if any of your stuff is valuable and paring down your possessions can make for a less cluttered and cleaner home. If youāre looking to tidy up your finances as well, we can help by creating a comprehensive retirement plan tailored to you, based on your unique financial situation and goals for the road ahead. [sc name=”comp_review”] to schedule your complimentary financial review at [sc name=”company_name”].