However, organizing pros say, you may want to rethink that list a bit.

Here, organizers share nine common types of household items that you might regret throwing away.

“We once found a tiny campaign lapel pin from 1896 that was worth $12,000.”

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Mills recommends visiting a certified jewelry appraiser who can evaluate anything that needs a second set of eyes.

“You never know what treasures you might find.”

“These personal items often hold sentimental value thats hard to replace.”

She recommends to her clients to digitize such items when possible.