People often inherit things they can’t really sell for much money because tastes and lifestyles change through the years. PennyGem’s Johana Restrepo has more.
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00:00People often inherit things they can't really sell for much money, because tastes and lifestyles
00:10change through the years.
00:13According to Money Talks News, one of those commonly inherited items that are worth almost
00:17nothing includes formal sets of china.
00:21They may hold sentimental value, but today's homeowners don't entertain company the same
00:26way our parents or grandparents did.
00:29Other items you may inherit that may not be worth much are mass-produced collectible
00:34items, like souvenir thimbles, miniature spoons, and commemorative plates.
00:40Most books don't resell well unless they are first edition, signed by the author, or
00:45are leather-bound with decorative covers.
00:49Large pieces of furniture can often sit in consignment stores for years because people
00:54tend to be more mobile now than previous generations.
00:58As for items sitting at your parents' house that may be worth selling, Country Living
01:03reports that you can make a few hundred bucks from things like typewriters, vinyl records,
01:08and rocking chairs.