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Today’s Pick: Your old stuff could be worth big…
| Editors’ Picks • January 7, 2026A new year can symbolize a clean start, inspiring us to break bad habits, reevaluate relationships that no longer benefit us … or just finally get rid of the clutter gathering dust in the corners of our homes. But before you start making “toss” and “donate” piles, you may want to give some of your old possessions a second glance — they could be worth a lot of money. Today’s featured article goes into what types of items might be valuable and how to kick off the process of appraising them. Natalie StoneManaging Editor​Today’s PickMoMo Productions–DigitalVision/Getty Images“This Old Thing?” Before You Donate It, Make Sure That Item Isn’t Worth a FortuneIn 1998, Claire Wiegand-Beckmann sold a card table for — wait for it — a whopping $541,500. A New York antique dealer bought it at Sotheby’s for such a pretty penny because of its makers: John and Thomas Seymour, a renowned father and son duo who crafted furniture in the late 1700s and mid-1800s.​Keep Reading​Together With QuinceExperience Legs That Feel Fresh and Energized AnytimeTired legs? Normatec Go by Hyperice, sold by Quince, might be just what you need. The science-backed treatment delivers dynamic air compression to boost circulation, relieve tension, and speed muscle recovery. ​ It’s lightweight, TSA-approved, and app-controlled for on-the-go recovery, making it the perfect travel companion. Make 2026 the year you stop complaining about tense muscles — now through Jan. 11, Nice News readers can get 13% off Normatec Go, plus $10 in Quince credit.Shop NowMore Trending StoriesStudio4/iStockScreen Time Isn’t All Bad: Inspirational Videos May Help Reduce Stress as Much as Meditation, Study Finds​Watch the Videos​Geshuang Chen / Shuchang Dong / SWNSStunning Shot of Full-Circle Rainbow Takes Top Prize in Weather Photography Contest​See All the Winners​Tatiana Maksimova—Moment/Getty ImagesIs “Decomposition” the Key to Stopping Procrastination? How to Put This Simple Tip Into Practice​Learn How to Do It​Prisma by Dukas—Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesThe History of Germany’s Century-Old Upside-Down Railway​Go for a (Virtual) Ride​ Opt out of preference-based advertising.Copyright © 2024 Nice News. All rights reserved. 325 North LaSalle Street, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60654 |
| Editors’ Picks • January 7, 2026A new year can symbolize a clean start, inspiring us to break bad habits, reevaluate relationships that no longer benefit us … or just finally get rid of the clutter gathering dust in the corners of our homes. But before you start making “toss” and “donate” piles, you may want to give some of your old possessions a second glance — they could be worth a lot of money. Today’s featured article goes into what types of items might be valuable and how to kick off the process of appraising them. Natalie StoneManaging Editor​Today’s PickMoMo Productions–DigitalVision/Getty Images“This Old Thing?” Before You Donate It, Make Sure That Item Isn’t Worth a FortuneIn 1998, Claire Wiegand-Beckmann sold a card table for — wait for it — a whopping $541,500. A New York antique dealer bought it at Sotheby’s for such a pretty penny because of its makers: John and Thomas Seymour, a renowned father and son duo who crafted furniture in the late 1700s and mid-1800s.​Keep Reading​Together With QuinceExperience Legs That Feel Fresh and Energized AnytimeTired legs? Normatec Go by Hyperice, sold by Quince, might be just what you need. The science-backed treatment delivers dynamic air compression to boost circulation, relieve tension, and speed muscle recovery. ​ It’s lightweight, TSA-approved, and app-controlled for on-the-go recovery, making it the perfect travel companion. Make 2026 the year you stop complaining about tense muscles — now through Jan. 11, Nice News readers can get 13% off Normatec Go, plus $10 in Quince credit.Shop NowMore Trending StoriesStudio4/iStockScreen Time Isn’t All Bad: Inspirational Videos May Help Reduce Stress as Much as Meditation, Study Finds​Watch the Videos​Geshuang Chen / Shuchang Dong / SWNSStunning Shot of Full-Circle Rainbow Takes Top Prize in Weather Photography Contest​See All the Winners​Tatiana Maksimova—Moment/Getty ImagesIs “Decomposition” the Key to Stopping Procrastination? How to Put This Simple Tip Into Practice​Learn How to Do It​Prisma by Dukas—Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesThe History of Germany’s Century-Old Upside-Down Railway​Go for a (Virtual) Ride​ Opt out of preference-based advertising.Copyright © 2024 Nice News. All rights reserved. 325 North LaSalle Street, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60654 |
| Editors’ Picks • January 7, 2026A new year can symbolize a clean start, inspiring us to break bad habits, reevaluate relationships that no longer benefit us … or just finally get rid of the clutter gathering dust in the corners of our homes. But before you start making “toss” and “donate” piles, you may want to give some of your old possessions a second glance — they could be worth a lot of money. Today’s featured article goes into what types of items might be valuable and how to kick off the process of appraising them. Natalie StoneManaging Editor​Today’s PickMoMo Productions–DigitalVision/Getty Images“This Old Thing?” Before You Donate It, Make Sure That Item Isn’t Worth a FortuneIn 1998, Claire Wiegand-Beckmann sold a card table for — wait for it — a whopping $541,500. A New York antique dealer bought it at Sotheby’s for such a pretty penny because of its makers: John and Thomas Seymour, a renowned father and son duo who crafted furniture in the late 1700s and mid-1800s.​Keep Reading​Together With QuinceExperience Legs That Feel Fresh and Energized AnytimeTired legs? Normatec Go by Hyperice, sold by Quince, might be just what you need. The science-backed treatment delivers dynamic air compression to boost circulation, relieve tension, and speed muscle recovery. ​ It’s lightweight, TSA-approved, and app-controlled for on-the-go recovery, making it the perfect travel companion. Make 2026 the year you stop complaining about tense muscles — now through Jan. 11, Nice News readers can get 13% off Normatec Go, plus $10 in Quince credit.Shop NowMore Trending StoriesStudio4/iStockScreen Time Isn’t All Bad: Inspirational Videos May Help Reduce Stress as Much as Meditation, Study Finds​Watch the Videos​Geshuang Chen / Shuchang Dong / SWNSStunning Shot of Full-Circle Rainbow Takes Top Prize in Weather Photography Contest​See All the Winners​Tatiana Maksimova—Moment/Getty ImagesIs “Decomposition” the Key to Stopping Procrastination? How to Put This Simple Tip Into Practice​Learn How to Do It​Prisma by Dukas—Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesThe History of Germany’s Century-Old Upside-Down Railway​Go for a (Virtual) Ride​ Opt out of preference-based advertising.Copyright © 2024 Nice News. All rights reserved. 325 North LaSalle Street, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60654 |
