When people move or downsize, they often make rapid decisions about what to keep, donate, or throw away—yet valuable items are most commonly lost during these rushed transitions. Items packed away for years, inherited long ago, or forgotten in basements, garages, and closets can hold surprising collectible or resale value.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 732 gives you a complete, beginner-friendly, non-destructive workflow for identifying valuable items before you move, donate, or discard anything. Using simple visual techniques—no cleaning, no testing, and no risky handling—you’ll learn the same observational methods professional appraisers use to prevent mistakes and uncover hidden value during a move or downsizing.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn how to:
Understand why moves and downsizing create high risk for accidental loss
Apply a simple “value triage” system to sort belongings quickly and safely
Identify high-value categories that people overlook during moves
Recognize visual cues that signal potential value across all major categories
Use room-by-room logic to find overlooked items in kitchens, closets, attics, garages, and storage areas
Spot hidden-value indicators such as maker marks, patina, craftsmanship, original packaging, and early production
Distinguish valuable items from low-value or overproduced categories
Avoid common donation mistakes that cost families thousands
Apply a “Do Not Discard” checklist for high-risk categories
Know when to involve a professional appraiser
Apply the full DJR non-destructive workflow for identifying valuable items during a move
Know when an item deserves professional appraisal or authentication
Whether you're relocating, downsizing into a smaller home, clearing out storage, or helping a family member organize belongings, this Master Guide gives you the expert structure needed to keep valuable items from being lost during the process.
Digital Download — PDF • 8 Pages • Instant Access
When people move or downsize, they often make rapid decisions about what to keep, donate, or throw away—yet valuable items are most commonly lost during these rushed transitions. Items packed away for years, inherited long ago, or forgotten in basements, garages, and closets can hold surprising collectible or resale value.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 732 gives you a complete, beginner-friendly, non-destructive workflow for identifying valuable items before you move, donate, or discard anything. Using simple visual techniques—no cleaning, no testing, and no risky handling—you’ll learn the same observational methods professional appraisers use to prevent mistakes and uncover hidden value during a move or downsizing.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn how to:
Understand why moves and downsizing create high risk for accidental loss
Apply a simple “value triage” system to sort belongings quickly and safely
Identify high-value categories that people overlook during moves
Recognize visual cues that signal potential value across all major categories
Use room-by-room logic to find overlooked items in kitchens, closets, attics, garages, and storage areas
Spot hidden-value indicators such as maker marks, patina, craftsmanship, original packaging, and early production
Distinguish valuable items from low-value or overproduced categories
Avoid common donation mistakes that cost families thousands
Apply a “Do Not Discard” checklist for high-risk categories
Know when to involve a professional appraiser
Apply the full DJR non-destructive workflow for identifying valuable items during a move
Know when an item deserves professional appraisal or authentication
Whether you're relocating, downsizing into a smaller home, clearing out storage, or helping a family member organize belongings, this Master Guide gives you the expert structure needed to keep valuable items from being lost during the process.
Digital Download — PDF • 8 Pages • Instant Access
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