Inherited items: what is worth keeping
Before you call a house clearance firm, find out what is actually valuable. Photograph the pieces one by one — the AI gives a price range for each and flags those worth showing to an expert.
Free valuation, no sign-up
Prefer Telegram? There you can save the report and ask an expert: @vintage_capital_ai_bot
How to approach an inheritance
1. Do not throw away or sell in a hurry. Small things — a watch, a piece of silver, a print — are often worth more than the furniture.
2. Photograph everything. Whole piece, marks, signatures, labels on the back of paintings and furniture, and any damage.
3. Sort by value. Run each item through the valuation: a price range and a demand score show what to sell individually and what to sell in lots.
4. Get expert eyes on the best pieces. If the AI flags something valuable or doubtful, send it to our valuer from the bot with one tap.
Formal valuations
An AI estimate is a first check, not a formal valuation. For inheritance tax, probate or insurance you may need a written valuation by a qualified valuer — our estimate helps you decide which items it is worth paying for.
Typical surprises
Hallmarked silver in a kitchen drawer, mechanical watches, studio pottery, signed prints, mid-century furniture and costume jewellery by known designers are the things families most often underestimate.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a probate valuation?
No. It is an AI estimate to help you sort the items. For probate or tax purposes a qualified valuer must sign the valuation.
How many items can I value?
On the website one a day; in the Telegram bot there are free valuations every month and packs for larger collections.
Can an expert look at the best pieces?
Yes. From the bot you can send any valuation to our valuer with one tap.