Sitting on a Gold Mine?
The bad news is that clutter is costly. The good news, however, is that hidden in your clutter there may be many items of value. When you dig deep into chaotic drawers and closets you might be surprised at the things you find — attractive clothes, important records, long-lost love letters. You never know what will turn up; the clutter could conceal items of both financial and emotional value.
In recent years, people have shown renewed interest in digging up old items and seeing what they're worth. From that painting that used to hang above Grandma's couch to the vase you got at a garage sale, you might find some truly valuable items tucked away in the dark corners of your home. Anything that doesn't have sentimental value that can be sold might be worth some money.
As you sort through the clutter, you'll probably find items that have been missing for some time. Perhaps you'll find that you have plenty of clothes that you like and that fit, and you won't need to replace your winter wardrobe after all. Perhaps you'll find your older child's snowsuit and boots and you can pass them on to your younger child instead of being forced to purchase something new. A few lucky souls may even find gift certificates they'd forgotten about, or valuable items such as a working scanner or fax machine that can be sold online for a decent price. While your clutter may be costly for you to keep, it may have value that you haven't yet discovered. Especially now that items are widely sold online, you can often recoup at least some of your initial investment.
