First edition books

First editions or signed versions of certain books can get flipped if you connect with the right audience. If you think you’ve found treasure, simply put the title into AbeBooks.com to get an estimate of your classic’s worth.

Unless they’re collecting, people usually get rid of books first when trying to declutter their homes. That means Goodwill stores are chock-full of popular page-turners for prices that are typically 10 times lower than in bookstores.

So whether you’re looking for a summer read, historical fiction, or your favorite sports star’s autobiography, if you don’t mind digging, you can find a whole collection of valuable Goodwill finds just waiting to carry you away!

Picture frames

Try to ignore that gaudy clown face staring at you from the velvet canvas, and you’ll recognize a valuable Goodwill find when you see it. If the artwork’s questionable but the frame is exquisite, pop out the picture and use that elaborate frame to hang something you love.

Even outdated metal or wood frames can be painted a fun new color to give them a new sense of style. That being said, don’t ALWAYS ignore a frame’s artwork.

While antique-looking borders can have a higher value on the piece inside, some quick research on the artist isn’t a bad idea either.