WHAT'S IN YOUR ATTIC?

heather78876
May 5
3 min read

What's in your attic?

Holding an auction to clear out items from your home can be thrilling and financially beneficial, but often, items you believe are valuable may not be. There are costs associated with running online auctions, and sometimes it might be more economical to donate your items to friends and family or sell them on a platform like Marketplace. Engaging Downsizing Diva Durham is an efficient solution for swiftly packing items for donation or disposal, ensuring your home is ready for the market sooner, giving you peace of mind.

Do you think you have enough for an auction?

Based on our experience, the following items might do well in an online auction such as Max Sold, but the bidding starts at $1.00, so seller beware. We have no control over the results. In order to offset auction costs, you need to have several of these in your home.

1. Old Vinyl records

2. Old electronics i.e. original iPod, Game Boy, Sony Walkman or vintage cell phones

3. Mid-Century Modern furniture in good condition

4. Teak furniture

5. Power Tools - new and old

6. Vintage toys and games i.e. first edition Barbie, 1935 white box Monopoly

7. Collectible sports cards

8. Vintage Pyrex i.e patterns Lucky in Love, Turquoise Diamond, Pink Daisy, Snowflake

9. Some Vintage Tupperware i.e. blue lidded spice containers and carousel

10. Vintage costume jewelry that your Grandma wore

11. Gold, Diamonds, Sterling Silver (see 13 re sterling silver markings)

12. Vintage watches

13. Sterling Silver – not silver plated. Sterling silver is indicated by a lion passant stamp if the set originated from Britain or a number 0.925, 0.95, 0.85, or 0.800 stamped into it

14. Some China, such as:

Meissen: Known for their intricate hand-painted designs and high-quality porcelain
Royal Copenhagen: Famous for their Blue Fluted Lace and Flora Danica patterns
Spode: Their Blue Italian pattern is a classic and highly collectible
Wedgwood: Known for its Jasperware and other classic patterns
Lenox: Lenox's Holiday pattern is a popular and collectible choice
Royal Albert: Their fine bone China is prized for its classic and contemporary designs