These cast-off items could be worth a lot of money! Don't pass them by - instead consider picking them up. If you see them in a thrift store or second-hand shop in Arizona, buy them right away!

One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure

When family members clean out grandma's closets, there's only so much stuff relatives want to absorb into their homes. Items with sentimental value are distributed, and antiques with known value go to good homes.

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But not everyone has room to take everything. That's where thrift stores and secondhand shops come in.

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Anything that still has life in it is often donated. A lot of people just want to be done with getting rid of the stuff, and they don't take the time to consider the value of the items.

Finding and Selling Treasures on the Internet

Their loss is your gain. If you know what you're looking for and understand the value of certain collectibles, it's possible to pick up items super cheap - then sell them for a profit on eBay or other places where collectors are willing to pay to add pieces to their assemblage.

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From old globes to old camera equipment, from Depression glass to cookware, knowing what to pick up and what to pass on, could be worth some extra cash in your pocket.

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