Thrift stores and estate sales are some of the most overlooked sources of high-value collectibles, fine art, jewelry, coins, sports memorabilia, and historical items. Every day, valuable pieces are donated, mispriced, or misunderstood simply because the seller doesn’t know what they have.

DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 19 — How to Identify Undervalued Items at Thrift Stores & Estate Sales gives you the same professional evaluation system appraisers and authenticators use in the field. Whether you’re reselling for profit, building a personal collection, or hunting for hidden treasures, this guide shows you exactly how to spot value quickly, accurately, and confidently.

Inside, you’ll learn how experts:

• Recognize high-value categories commonly overlooked

• Evaluate art, jewelry, memorabilia, and antiques in seconds

• Identify hallmarks, maker’s marks, signatures, and hidden labels

• Distinguish genuine items from reproductions

• Understand condition, rarity, and market demand

• Navigate thrift-store patterns and estate-sale pricing structures

• Analyze weight, materials, and construction for instant clues

• Use simple tools (loupe, magnet, flashlight) for fast evaluation

• Know when an item deserves professional appraisal or authentication

Volume 19 condenses years of real-world thrift sourcing, estate-sale research, and appraisal expertise into a practical, field-ready guide anyone can use to find hidden value.

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