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www.cnbc.com | Nora Curl has made six figures doing antique valuations on JustAnswer. Here's her advice for anyone who wants to find success in 2025.

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www.cnbc.com | Nora Curl had been working in antiques and fine art for a decade by the time she started doing valuations on JustAnswer. She now makes six-figures on the site.

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www.antiquesandthearts.com | A ‘side-hustle’ is meant to supplement the earnings from one’s primary job, but what about those so lucrative that it brings in five or six-figures?

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www.cnbc.com | Nora Curl has been doing antiques valuations on JustAnswer for more than a decade. Here's her advice for anyone who wants to get started.

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www.marthastewart.com | Whether a humble home or towering historic house, there’s a very palpable thrill associated with walking into the doors of an estate sale. You never know what hidden treasures you’ll discover and make your own, and the bargain prices are often unbeatable.

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www.southernliving.com | If you have a closet full of collectibles you're contemplating getting rid of, think again. According to experts, there's a good chance these collectibles will grow in value in the future.

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www.realsimple.com | Growing up, I spent weekends with my mom sifting through thrift stores and flea markets, looking for treasures. She taught me how to spot high-quality pieces and instilled in me the thrill of the hunt. While I've never found anything worth a crazy amount of money, I've talked to a lot of people who have. 

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www.housebeautiful.com | The home and decor shelves at your local thrift store are most likely filled with a veritable hodgepodge of mismatched saucepan lids, quirky figurines, and half-melted candles (the audacity). However, a sparkling gem may be hiding behind that stack of bowls, and perhaps even under a layer of dust. Meet the celery vase, an antique crystal vessel outfitted with beautiful etchings that glitter in the right light.

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www.paradehomeandgarden.com | From quirky oyster plates to rare mugs, we ask interior designers to share the surprisingly valuable items you can find at thrift stores that you should snatch up right away.

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www.marthastewart.com | Thrifting and collecting vintage items is a great way to both resist consumer culture and cultivate a truly personalized home. That said, there’s a line you need to draw between safety and sentimentality; some items simply aren’t worth keeping if they pose risks or have outlived their purpose.

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www.marthastewart.com | Especially in recent years, thrift stores have become a beacon to resellers who’ve perfected the art of making money off secondhand goods. From clothing and home décor to vintage finds, they know exactly what brands and materials to look for that sell quickly—and for a hefty markup that earns them a nice profit for their efforts.

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www.womansworld.com | Precious Moments figurines were a mainstay of 1980s collecting joy,” says accredited appraiser Noralen Curl, owner of AppraiseAntiques.com. They were both a joy to give and receive. Now, nearly 50 years later, seeing these adorable faces can evoke memories of sweeter, slower times for those of us who remember.

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www.womansworld.com | That box of Christmas ornaments tucked away in your attic could be hiding a small fortune! From German glass treasures to beloved Hallmark Keepsakes, vintage ornaments are selling to eager holiday collectors for hundreds—even thousands—of dollars.

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What Sets Nora Apart Recognized for her encyclopedic knowledge across centuries of art and design, she brings international experience and museum-level insight to online appraisals by combining deep academic training with real-world market expertise. Nora is well known for her sharp eye, historical accuracy, and dedication to ethical appraisal practices.

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www.womansworld.com | If you have gold jewelry tucked away in a drawer, now might be the time to cash in! The price of gold has been hitting a record high and some estimate it could climb even higher. But what does that mean for you? Whether you have a few old gold rings or a collection of heirloom pieces, experts say you could earn some serious money. Here’s everything you need to know about selling gold jewelry and other pieces right now.

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www.bhg.com | Spring cleaning is in full swing, which means you're organizing, going through your closet, and clearing out your junk drawer—but not everything needs to go to the trash or donation bin.

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www.bhg.com | Spring cleaning is in full swing, which means you're organizing, going through your closet, and clearing out your junk drawer—but not everything needs to go to the trash or donation bin.

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www.bhg.com | Spring cleaning is in full swing, which means you're organizing, going through your closet, and clearing out your junk drawer—but not everything needs to go to the trash or donation bin.

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www.gobankingrates.com | Today, there are few items' money can't buy. With cutting-edge technology and extravagant innovations just a click away, the possibilities for spending obscene amounts of money on over-the-top...

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www.southernliving.com | If you have a closet full of collectibles you're contemplating getting rid of, think again. According to experts, there's a good chance these collectibles will grow in value in the future.

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www.dailymail.co.uk | Some 'disposable' items from the past have turned out to be worth thousands - or even tens of thousands. So which do you have in your house?

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www.dailymail.co.uk | Toys from the 80s like She-Ra and He-Man toys (and even Real Ghostbusters figurines) can be worth surprisingly large amounts.

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www.bhg.com | Thrifting furniture and home decor is a savvy way to style your home. But if you ignore these warning signs, you’ll end up with more than you bargained for.

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finance.yahoo.com | Most people who made money with art and antiques traditionally did so through active investing. For example, investing in artwork, waiting for it to gain value and selling it for a profit. While this is still a valid path, the internet has changed the game. Now, it's possible to earn a full-time living without ever physically purchasing art or antiques. Don’t Miss: With returns as high as 300%, it's no wonder this asset is the investment choice of many billionaires. Uncover the secret. Oprah Win

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www.homesandgardens.com | Spend wisely: these are the things you should never buy at an estate sale, according to experts

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www.homesandgardens.com | From timing your visit to picking through the items, these are expert estate sale tips for separating trash from treasure

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www.businessinsider.com | Nora Curl found she could make six figures a year answering questions about antiques on JustAnswer after she left her New York art job to take care of her mom in Pennsylvania.

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finance.yahoo.com | Nostalgia is a hot commodity, especially if you can immortalize it and keep it on your shelf for everyone to admire. Depending on when you were born and the era you grew up in, you might have certain...

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finance.yahoo.com | Has there ever been time quite as iconic as the 1960s? Between the incredible amounts of unparalleled music, the historically defining political movements and a sense for style that was all its own,...

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www.gobankingrates.com | The collectibles market, which saw a surge during the pandemic when people had more time and money to dedicate to hobbies, is showing signs of cooling. This leveling off of interest is particularly...

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www.gobankingrates.com | Vintage items from the 1940's that are worth a lot of money today.

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finance.yahoo.com | It used to be that if you were a collector -- from baseball cards to plushy toys -- you had some inclination that your investment in your collections would one day pay off. After all, you might be a...

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www.benzinga.com | A love of antiques helped Nora Curl earn over $120,000 in 2022. Here's her advice for others looking to bet on their passions for full-time jobs.

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thelaymanspeaks.medium.com | For many career professionals, the idea of working remotely while setting your own hours seems like an unattainable dream. However, as this story illustrates, building location-independent income…

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medium.com | She studied communication at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania and, while working in Hollywood in the ’90s, realized she had both a love and knack for finding and identifying antiques. “On weekends…

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marketrealist.com | Nora Curl received a massive per month income At JustAnswer. Know her remarakble journey.

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makemoney.net | Nora Curl uncovers antique riches with $124,000 earned on JustAnswer and lucrative appraisal side hustle

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www.aol.com | Spring cleaning is in full swing, which means you're organizing, going through your closet, and clearing out your junk drawer—but not everything needs to go to the trash or donation bin. 

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www.finance.yahoo.com | Inspired by the high profits collectors make on “Antiques Roadshow”? Buying antiques and restoring them to sell at a higher price can yield quite a bit of money.