Finding hidden valuables during estate liquidation isn’t about luck. It’s about knowing where to look. Over the years, Orion’s Attic has uncovered cash, gold, silver, jewelry, and valuable coins in places most people would never think to check. The four short videos below take you behind the scenes and show why a careful search can make a real difference for families.
Hidden Jewelry Inside Pantyhose
It may sound funny, but it’s true. During this estate liquidation, jewelry turned up inside rolled-up pantyhose that many people would have tossed into the trash without a second thought. That’s why we believe every drawer, box, bag, and bundle deserves a careful look.
Gold and Silver Hidden in a Cluttered Closet
Hours later, we were still uncovering valuables. This time it was gold jewelry and pre-1965 silver coins hidden among ordinary household items in a crowded closet. Sometimes the least promising places produce the biggest surprises.
Why We Test Every Potential Gold Piece
Not every genuine gold item is clearly marked. Some stamps wear away over time, while other older pieces were never marked at all. That’s why Orion’s Attic tests every potential gold piece to help ensure clients receive every dollar they’re entitled to.
Why We Check Every Coin
Most coins are worth only their face value—but not all of them. Silver coins, key dates, and collectible pieces can easily be overlooked unless someone takes the time to examine them one by one. It’s another example of why finding hidden valuables during estate liquidation requires experience, patience, and attention to detail.
The Total Value Recovered?
In the end, our thorough search paid off in a big way for the client. Between hidden cash tucked away throughout the home and valuables that could easily have been overlooked, Orion’s Attic uncovered $6,050 in cash and sold more than $6,000 worth of jewelry on the client’s behalf. We also sold another $3,000 of home contents that auction houses didn’t want.
Whether we’re searching through drawers, closets, jewelry, or old coin collections, our goal is always the same: to make sure nothing of value is accidentally overlooked before a home is emptied. Finding hidden valuables during estate liquidation is what we do!
Need Help Liquidating an Estate or Downsizing?
Contact Orion’s Attic today to learn how we can make the process easier. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel at Orion’s Attic TV, too.
Learn more about liquidating estates in our Estate Liquidation and Downsizing Guide.
About Orion’s Attic
Orion’s Attic is a full-service estate liquidation, downsizing, and home cleanout company based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Founded in 2011, we complete more than 100 full-home estate liquidation and cleanout projects each year, helping families through complex transitions in a professional, stress-free way.
We serve Montgomery County (Ashton, Aspen Hill, Barnesville, Bethesda, Boyds, Cabin John, Chevy Chase, Colesville, Derwood, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Glen Echo, Laytonsville, Montgomery Village, Olney, Potomac, Rockville, Silver Spring, Spencerville, Takoma Park, Wheaton), Frederick County, Howard County (Columbia, Ellicott City), Prince George’s County (College Park, Greenbelt, Hyattsville), Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.
