We've all heard the stories: Someone found a million dollar painting at their local thrift shop, or scored a priceless piece of furniture for $15 at a garage sale. But how do we join that lucky crew of found millionaires? Here at last is a visual guide to spotting those million dollar finds, whether at the neighborhood garage sale or in your own grandma's attic. This specific guide to the most valuable albums, classic computers, rare books and magazines, priceless antiques, and much more is exactly the checklist you need to know exactly what you're looking for—and strike it rich.
Garage Sale Gold Mine • ONE PERSON’S TRASH MIGHT BE YOUR VALUABLE TREASURE.
Valuable Vinyl • LET THE GROOVY, FUNKY, OR ROCKING TREASURE HUNT BEGIN
Ones to Watch For • RARE AND COLLECTIBLE ALBUMS THAT SOUND LIKE MONEY IN THE BANK
Details to Consider • FROM SCRATCHES TO WARPING, KNOW WHAT TO PAY ATTENTION TO WHEN PICKING OUT VINYL
Found: Underground • THE LOST ALBUM THAT TURNED OUT TO BE WORTH A SMALL FORTUNE
Precious Porcelain • YOU BREEZE PAST THEM AT YARD SALES, BUT CERTAIN CERAMIC PIECES CAN BE WORTH HARD CASH
Ones to Watch For • OLD POTTERY, RARE FIGURINES, AND OTHER PIECES WORTH SAVING
Details to Consider • HOW TO EVALUATE CERAMICS AND PORCELAIN WITH A KEEN EYE
Bowled Over • A CHEAP YARD-SALE BOWL TURNS OUT TO BE A 15TH-CENTURY ASIAN MASTERPIECE
Jewelry & Watches • THESE SHINY BAUBLES CATCH YOUR EYE—AND SOME CAN DELIVER A GLITTERING PROFIT
Ones to Watch For • SOME ARM CANDY IS WORTH BUYING; SOME IS A WASTE OF TIME
Details to Consider • DON’T BE FOOLED BY A PRETTY FACE: HERE’S HOW TO EVALUATE WATCHES AND JEWELRY
Jewelry Jackpot • THE SIMPLE GIFT IDEA THAT GAVE ONE BARGAIN HUNTER A SIGNIFICANT REWARD
Collectible Coins • CHANGE IS GOOD…AND SOME OF THESE SMALL FINDS CAN EARN YOU A PRETTY PENNY
Ones to Watch For • COINS THAT ARE WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD…OR MUCH MORE
Details to Consider • HOW TO SPOT COUNTERFEITS, MINT MARKS, AND OTHER CRITICAL DETAIL WHEN SEARCHING FOR VALUABLE COINS
Gold Rush • THE FIVE-DOLLAR GOLD COIN THAT TURNED OUT TO BE EVEN MORE SPECIAL THAN IT LOOKED
SPECIAL FEATURE: Appraisals & Authentication • TOP TIPS TO MAKE SURE YOU’RE ALWAYS GETTING THE REAL DEAL
Weird Things Found at Garage Sales • Here are a handful of unusual things people have reported discovering at garage sales. Sometimes one man’s trash is…well, just trash.
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Rare Books & Papers • THAT DUSTY BOOKSHELF OR STACK OF PAPERS MIGHT HOLD A PIECE OF HISTORY
Ones to Watch For • FIRST EDITIONS AND RARE POSTCARDS WORTH A FORTUNE ON PAPER
Details to Consider • SPOTTING A RARE BOOK OR PRICELESS MANUSCRIPT CAN BE HARDER THAN IT LOOKS
A Truly Hidden Treasure • ONCE IN A WHILE, A BAD PAINTING CAN HIDE A REALLY GOOD SECRET
Priceless Playthings • FINDING VALUABLE ROBOTS, OLD DOLLS, TOYS, GUITARS, AND OTHER NOSTALGIA NUGGETS
Ones to Watch For • CHILDHOOD TOYS AND TREASURES THAT DELIVER FULL-GROWN VALUE
Details to Consider • PRACTICAL TIPS FOR SORTING VALUABLE VINTAGE TOYS FROM EVERYDAY JUNK
Joystick Joy, Part 1 • A BOX OF OLD VIDEOGAMES YIELDS A MOST UNLIKELY SECRET PRIZE
Comics & Magazines • READ ALL ABOUT IT: YESTERDAY’S PULP FICTION IS TODAY’S PRICELESS ARTIFACT
Ones to Watch For • THE MUSTY MAGAZINES IN YARD SALE STACKS THAT WILL PAY OFF
Details to Consider • COLORS, CONDITION, AND CULTURAL VALUE: HOW TO SPOT A HOT COMMODITY
Lucky Boy, Smart Parents • A MARVELOUS FIND THAT WILL GUAR ANTEE ONE YOUNG COMIC FAN’S FINANCIAL FUTURE
Kitchen & Tableware • WHEN ARTISTRY AND...