How To!: Find the Gems in All Your Junk

Published: July 14, 2023, 5:24 p.m.

b'Most people have something they\\u2019re holding on to. For Lesley and Alex, that\\u2019s some old baseball and basketball cards that are collecting dust in their attic. For Kathy, that\\u2019s a house full of antiques. They\\u2019ve all been wanting to pare it down. But the big question is: how much is it worth? On this episode of How To! co-host Carvell Wallace is joined by Leila Dunbar, a veteran appraiser and frequent expert on Antiques Roadshow. Leila knows the stories and the value behind all kinds of collectibles and memorabilia. She\\u2019ll break down why we hold on to certain items and let go of others\\u2026and how to make money along the way.\\xa0\\n\\nIf you liked this episode, check out: \\u201cHow To Put Your Town on the Map.\\u201d\\n\\nDo you have a problem that\\u2019s keeping you up at night? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen.\\n\\nPodcast production by Derek John, Rosemary Belson, Kevin Bendis, and Jabari Butler.\\n\\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows\\u2014you\\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at slate.com/howtoplus to help support our work.\\n\\nThis Pride Month, make an impact by helping Macy\\u2019s and The Trevor Project on their mission to fund life-saving suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more.\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'