Storage units often hold far more value than people realize. Over years of moves, downsizing, remodeling, or inheritance transfers, décor pieces are boxed and stored away—sometimes including antiques, mid-century pieces, collectible brands, artwork, lighting, ceramics, textiles, and unique handmade objects that can be surprisingly valuable.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 700 gives you a complete, beginner-friendly, non-destructive workflow for evaluating home décor found in storage units. Using simple visual techniques—no cleaning, no altering materials, and no risky handling—you’ll learn the same observational methods used by professional appraisers to identify craftsmanship, materials, age, stylistic traits, and hidden value.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn how to:
Identify high-value materials such as solid wood, brass, bronze, crystal, porcelain, and natural textiles
Recognize brand labels, maker marks, signatures, and designer tags that increase value
Distinguish handmade décor from mass-produced items using construction clues
Evaluate artwork, frames, and mirrors for age, authenticity, and craftsmanship
Identify valuable ceramics, pottery, porcelain, and mid-century pieces
Recognize collectible art glass, crystal, vases, and paperweights
Assess chandeliers, lamps, and lighting fixtures for quality and market demand
Evaluate small furniture, accent pieces, stools, and decorative stands
Identify rugs, tapestries, and textiles using fiber clues and weaving indicators
Spot unique decorative objects that often carry high value
Apply the full DJR non-destructive workflow for evaluating décor in storage units
Know when an item deserves professional appraisal or authentication
Whether you're clearing a storage unit, sorting inherited items, evaluating estate boxes, or preparing to sell décor you’ve rediscovered, this guide gives you the expert structure needed to confidently identify items with real collectible or resale value.
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Storage units often hold far more value than people realize. Over years of moves, downsizing, remodeling, or inheritance transfers, décor pieces are boxed and stored away—sometimes including antiques, mid-century pieces, collectible brands, artwork, lighting, ceramics, textiles, and unique handmade objects that can be surprisingly valuable.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 700 gives you a complete, beginner-friendly, non-destructive workflow for evaluating home décor found in storage units. Using simple visual techniques—no cleaning, no altering materials, and no risky handling—you’ll learn the same observational methods used by professional appraisers to identify craftsmanship, materials, age, stylistic traits, and hidden value.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn how to:
Identify high-value materials such as solid wood, brass, bronze, crystal, porcelain, and natural textiles
Recognize brand labels, maker marks, signatures, and designer tags that increase value
Distinguish handmade décor from mass-produced items using construction clues
Evaluate artwork, frames, and mirrors for age, authenticity, and craftsmanship
Identify valuable ceramics, pottery, porcelain, and mid-century pieces
Recognize collectible art glass, crystal, vases, and paperweights
Assess chandeliers, lamps, and lighting fixtures for quality and market demand
Evaluate small furniture, accent pieces, stools, and decorative stands
Identify rugs, tapestries, and textiles using fiber clues and weaving indicators
Spot unique decorative objects that often carry high value
Apply the full DJR non-destructive workflow for evaluating décor in storage units
Know when an item deserves professional appraisal or authentication
Whether you're clearing a storage unit, sorting inherited items, evaluating estate boxes, or preparing to sell décor you’ve rediscovered, this guide gives you the expert structure needed to confidently identify items with real collectible or resale value.
Digital Download — PDF • 10 Pages • Instant Access
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