Those kitchen cabinets might have money in them! People love to buy cookware that has been used for many years. Look for plates like Pyrex and Fire-King.
From buildings to side tables, midcentury style is all the rage right now. If you got a bunch of MidMod (midcentury modern) furniture as a gift, you're in for a pleasant treat.
I've seen people go straight to the garage or basement workshop when they need tools.
Everything from the past is now cool. Bakelite was an early type of plastic that was used to make rotary phones. These phones are very valuable to collectors.
By 2027, the global market for used clothing is expected to be worth $350 billion, according to an online consignment and thrift shop.
Pieces from the 1960s and 1970s are much better made and last much longer. People are starting to notice, and they are ready to "fork over" more money for better goods.
Selling glasses frames that look like they came from the past has become a niche for companies like Warby Parker. But there are a lot of people who want really old glasses.
Virginia, there is a Santa Claus for people who gather Christmas decorations. Shiny Brite's German-made vintage glass trinkets sell well all year long.
Over the years, many older people have gathered art that has been in their families for many years.
Even if you don't have one of the rarest songs ever, you could still make a lot of money by selling it.