Discover hidden treasures in your loft. Valuable ceramics, clocks, books, jewelry, and more could be gathering dust.
They found average sale prices for top bids per item type. They sorted items into price ranges based on value, so look for these items at home, especially in your attic.
Some things in your loft could be worth over £1,000. Check if you have certain items like ceramics, which can earn you £3,926 on average. Clocks and watches average £2,620 when sold, while books and maps can be worth about £1,597. Jewelry might get you about £1,470, and instruments average a sale of around £1,137, so look in your loft for any items that match.
Other items are worth less, but still valuable. Coins, medals, and stamps average £964, while rugs can sell for about £668. Weapons might get you around £590, and vintage clothes average around £589. Tribal art sells for around £585, so these items are worth checking too.
Some simpler items could still be worth money. Cameras can be worth around £490, and Asiatica might get you about £471. Mirrors average a sale of about £439, while folk art sells for around £389. Glassware can earn around £379 on average, therefore, it’s wise to look into any items you have.
Ceramics are a really good place to start. Old plates can be worth something, and some china is interesting to collectors. The average ceramic sale price was £3,926, with a Royal Copenhagen dinner set worth up to £730. Chinese ceramics are worth even more sometimes, with rare pieces earning around £27,492. Even a single teacup from China can earn over £450.
Cars and boats don’t always make much money, but bikes and vintage parts are often better; the average value was close to £97. Vintage bikes attract the most bidders, and vintage car grills and oil cans are also worth money. A vintage Raleigh bike sold for over £700, and even broken items can earn you money. Some old wheelchairs can earn around £25, as can prams, exercise bikes and other random items.
A care home director spoke about clearing houses. It’s hard for families to assess a relative’s living space, so they often rush and give away items. These items might have been valuable if sold. Selling these items can ease stress for the family, and can pay for some care or other expenses.
