From wicker furniture to cozy handmade quilts, these timeless items continue to score for sellers in secondhand markets.
The resale market offers regular homeowners an opportunity to make money selling old, unwanted, or unused items.
As the adage goes, one persons trash is another persons treasure, right?
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However, doing so isnt always easy as posting something online and hoping it sells.
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Vintage Lighting
According to Curl, uniquevintage lightingalways sells quickly on the open secondary market.
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No, were talking about theauthentic rattan wickerfurniture you inherited from your grandparents.
“It adds an aesthetic of nostalgia and is relatively lightweight to move when seasons change.”
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If your set is in good condition, you might expect to make a couple hundred dollars.
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Handmade Quilts
Those handmade quilts taking up space in yourlinen closetmay be worth more than you think.
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As a result, many people have Murano glass collections that are in “like new” condition.
Vintage Wood Furniture
A few years ago, everythingmidcentury modernwas in demand, particularly vintage furniture.
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Now, styles are leaning more traditional, with classic, Victorian-era designs coming back into favor.
However, dont worry if you dont have any Rococo furnishings kicking around.
As long as your items are in good condition, attempting to sell them online is worth a shot.
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“There are always willing buyers for a good print by a listed artist or eye-catching original painting.”
Its better than the piece collecting dust at the back of a closet, though.
Unfortunately, these limited edition collectors plates did not appreciate in value the way your parents or grandparents expected.
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Similarly, Curl saysfine china dining setsare also difficult to offload on the secondhand market.
), and in 2025 this leaves little room for antique sets and novelties like collectible serveware.
Unfortunately, this includes that gorgeous vintage dining set your mom passed down to you.
Unfortunately, Curl laments theyre destined for the donation bin.
