Charleston Downsizing Specialists
What we buy

Quality household items with resale value

From a single collection to a whole home. Here’s what we buy most often. Tap a category to see everything in it, with a tip on what to photograph.

Tell us your price. We’re selective about what we take on, and sellers who tell us what they want, and keep it reasonable, are the ones we’re most eager to work with.

Glassware

Depression, carnival and milk glass, Fenton, candy dishes
  • Hen-on-nest dishes
  • Depression glass and uranium glass
  • Carnival glass and milk glass
  • Indiana Glass, Viking Glass, and Fenton
  • Westmoreland and LE Smith
  • Swung vases, glass baskets, and candy dishes
  • Vintage drinking glasses, pitchers, and serving bowls

Photo tip: A few pieces together, plus a close-up of any colors or patterns.

China, Pottery & Kitchenware

Pyrex, CorningWare, china sets, cast iron
  • Pyrex, CorningWare, and Corelle
  • Wedgwood and Jasperware
  • Rose Medallion and blue-and-white china
  • China sets, tea sets, teacups, and saucers
  • Serving platters, bowls, and dishes
  • Vintage mixing bowls and cookware
  • Cast iron skillets and Dutch ovens
  • Cookie jars, crocks, and ceramic canisters
  • Vintage kitchen utensils and gadgets

Photo tip: The set together, plus the stamp on the bottom of one piece.

Toys & Collectibles

LEGO, Hot Wheels, Barbie, trading cards
  • LEGO sets, minifigures, and loose bricks
  • Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars
  • Barbie dolls, clothing, and accessories
  • American Girl dolls and accessories
  • Star Wars and Star Trek collectibles
  • Action figures and toy vehicles
  • Model trains and model kits
  • Vintage board games and toys
  • Comic books and trading cards
  • Sports memorabilia
  • Advertising signs and collectible tins
  • Holiday collectibles and vintage ornaments

Photo tip: The whole collection laid out, plus anything still in its box.

Video Games & Electronics

Consoles and games, stereos, record players, cameras
  • Video games, consoles, and handheld systems
  • Controllers and gaming accessories
  • Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, Sega, and Atari
  • Vintage stereo equipment and speakers
  • Record players and radios
  • Cameras and lenses

Photo tip: The front and back, and the model label if you can find it.

Vintage Clothing & Accessories

Band tees, Levi’s, Carhartt, leather jackets
  • Vintage concert, band, and graphic T-shirts
  • Harley-Davidson, NASCAR, and sports clothing
  • Levi's jeans and denim jackets
  • Carhartt jackets and workwear
  • Vintage Nike, Adidas, Champion, and Starter
  • Leather and military jackets
  • Select designer clothing
  • Vintage hats, belts, handbags, and accessories

Photo tip: Each piece laid flat, plus the tag.

Costume Jewelry

Brooches, rhinestones, signed vintage pieces
  • Necklaces, bracelets, and rings
  • Earrings, brooches, and pins
  • Signed vintage costume jewelry
  • Rhinestone and beaded jewelry
  • Cufflinks and tie clips
  • Jewelry boxes

Photo tip: Spread out on a plain surface, plus any signatures on the back.

Tools & Workshop

Hand and power tools, tool chests, vintage tools
  • Hand tools and power tools
  • Socket sets, wrenches, and screwdrivers
  • Drills, saws, and sanders
  • Toolboxes and tool chests
  • Clamps, vises, and woodworking tools
  • Vintage tools
  • Select lawn and garden equipment

Photo tip: The bench or wall as a whole, then a few close-ups.

Furniture

Solid wood dressers, tables, hutches, mid-century
  • Solid wood dressers and chests
  • Tables, chairs, and desks
  • Cabinets, hutches, and bookcases
  • Side tables and coffee tables
  • Vintage and antique furniture
  • Mid-century furniture
  • Small accent furniture

Photo tip: The whole piece, plus any labels or maker’s marks inside a drawer.

Home Décor & Other Finds

Lamps, mirrors, clocks, records, sewing machines
  • Lamps and lighting
  • Mirrors, framed artwork, and wall decor
  • Clocks and decorative figurines
  • Bookends and decorative objects
  • Vinyl records and select books
  • Vintage Christmas decorations
  • Sewing machines and sewing supplies
  • Select musical instruments
  • Vintage luggage and trunks

Photo tip: A wide shot of the room or shelf, then close-ups of anything special.

Don’t see your items listed?

Send us a few photos! We consider a wide variety of household items based on condition and resale demand. Every request is reviewed.

Have a collection of something specific?

We’re interested. Spoons, dolls, figurines, records, whatever you’ve spent years collecting. Send us a few photos and tell us what you think the collection is worth.

Condition

Items should be reasonably clean, well cared for, and suitable for resale. Vintage and antique pieces can have normal wear.

Good photos help

A photo of each room for bigger projects, close-ups of any maker’s marks or labels, and a quick shot of any damage. Clear photos let us give you an answer quickly.

The kinds of things we buy

  • Carnival glassCarnival glass
  • Pyrex measuring cupsPyrex measuring cups
  • Wedgwood JasperwareWedgwood Jasperware
  • Cut crystal decanterCut crystal decanter
  • Teacup and saucerTeacup and saucer
  • Rose Medallion platterRose Medallion platter
  • Hand-painted teacupHand-painted teacup
  • Salt-glazed stoneware crockSalt-glazed stoneware crock
  • Eames molded plywood chairEames molded plywood chair
  • Cast iron skilletCast iron skillet
  • LEGO bricksLEGO bricks
  • Leica cameraLeica camera
  • Hot Wheels carHot Wheels car
  • Toy carsToy cars
  • Hasselblad cameraHasselblad camera
  • Crate of vinyl recordsCrate of vinyl records
  • TurntableTurntable
  • Gibson Les Paul guitarGibson Les Paul guitar
  • Portable record playerPortable record player
  • Nintendo 64Nintendo 64
  • Antique steamer trunkAntique steamer trunk
  • Super NintendoSuper Nintendo
  • Polaroid camera and printsPolaroid camera and prints
  • Oil painting in a gilt frameOil painting in a gilt frame
  • Denim jacketDenim jacket
  • Glass beadsGlass beads
  • Louis Vuitton handbagLouis Vuitton handbag
  • Toolbox and chiselsToolbox and chisels
  • Claw hammerClaw hammer
  • Steuben art glassSteuben art glass
  • Chest of drawersChest of drawers
  • Painted Windsor chairPainted Windsor chair
  • Grandfather clockGrandfather clock
  • TypewriterTypewriter
  • Mantel clockMantel clock
  • Sewing machineSewing machine

Example photos of the kinds of things we buy, not items from our customers.

Ready to downsize?
Send us a few photos.

Don’t donate it. Don’t toss it. Don’t spend your weekends listing it. Send us a few photos and name your price. Prefer the phone? Call or text (854) 220-0656.