{"id":409003356,"date":"2017-10-05T14:09:57","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T19:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409003356"},"modified":"2020-03-23T16:29:26","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T21:29:26","slug":"items-shouldnt-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/selling-vintage-clothing-2\/items-shouldnt-pass\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Items You Shouldn&#8217;t Pass Up The Next Time You Are Thrifting (And Reasons Why)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409007944\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unnamed-file-26.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unnamed-file-26.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unnamed-file-26-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unnamed-file-26-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unnamed-file-26-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unnamed-file-26-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that you might be breezing by valuable items as you thrift shop, without even knowing about it? Many household and clothing items become better with age just like gourmet cheeses or fine wines. Some common items can even be sold for a profit! The next time you thrift shop, keep your eyes out for these four items. They are prizes not to be passed over!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Silver_Kitchenware\"><\/span>Silver Kitchenware<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-64911d0934e88\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-64911d0934e88\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/selling-vintage-clothing-2\/items-shouldnt-pass\/#Silver_Kitchenware\" title=\"Silver Kitchenware\">Silver Kitchenware<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/selling-vintage-clothing-2\/items-shouldnt-pass\/#Cashmere\" title=\"Cashmere\">Cashmere<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/selling-vintage-clothing-2\/items-shouldnt-pass\/#Wooden_Furniture\" title=\"Wooden Furniture\">Wooden Furniture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/selling-vintage-clothing-2\/items-shouldnt-pass\/#Designer_Purses\" title=\"Designer Purses\">Designer Purses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409007945\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unnamed-file-27.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unnamed-file-27.jpg 640w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unnamed-file-27-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.houseofhawthornes.com\/ten-tips-for-thrifting-for-vintage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">houseofhawthornes.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Silver platters, utensils, cups and bowls are great finds. People overlook silver because it tarnishes easily, but don&#8217;t let that stop you from buying! Tarnished silver can be easily cleaned if you know the right method. <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/gift-ideas\/\">This post<\/a> explains how to polish a silver cake server for a beautiful vintage wedding gift.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cashmere\"><\/span>Cashmere<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409007946\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unnamed-file-28.jpg\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unnamed-file-28.jpg 570w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unnamed-file-28-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2014\/12\/05\/how-to-shop-cashmere_n_6250560.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">huffingtonpost.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Soft cashmere sweaters that are in good shape are very valuable. In addition to being warm and cozy, they feel soft against your skin. That&#8217;s because cashmere comes from the fleece of a specific kind of goat that lives on high plateaus around the Gobi desert. Cashmere sweaters can clean up well and actually get softer as they age. They make excellent gifts. Think twice before you pass one up!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wooden_Furniture\"><\/span>Wooden Furniture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 645px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409007947\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unnamed-file-29.jpg\" width=\"635\" height=\"1003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unnamed-file-29.jpg 635w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unnamed-file-29-317x500.jpg 317w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofrainbow.com\/distress-wood-furniture-painting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apieceofrainbow.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/most-valuable-antiques\/\">Antique wooden furniture that<\/a> was crafted at a time when the world operated at a slower pace is made to last for generations. Instead of modern furniture that might be constructed with a short-lifespan in mind, think about investing in a vintage piece that will hold up for centuries instead of coming un-glued at the seams after just a few years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Designer_Purses\"><\/span>Designer Purses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409007948\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unnamed-file-30.jpg\" width=\"580\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unnamed-file-30.jpg 580w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unnamed-file-30-500x334.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/whatchafind.wordpress.com\/tag\/designer-thrift-shopping-thrift-store-finds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">whatchafind.wordpress.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The next time you see a designer purse, you should snatch it up! You could re-sell it online for a profit. Fashionphile, Tradesy and Rebagg are all sites that buy used designer bags.<\/p>\n<p>Do you see why these four items shouldn&#8217;t be passed over? Great! There are so many \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores\/\">treasures in consignment and second-hand shops<\/a>. It takes the work of true enthusiasts like us to dig them from hiding! Did any of these items on this list surprise you? Which ones? Let me know in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that you might be breezing by valuable items as you thrift shop, without even knowing about it? Many household and clothing items become better with age just like gourmet cheeses or fine wines. Some common items can even be sold for a profit! 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