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If your husband’s more interested in his Washington cable tv and all the big games this Saturday you’ve got to leave him behind and hit the markets. Everyone knows it’s prime time of the year for estate sales and that’s where you find the best loot! If you’re unsure, buy the following first:

Metal: Items made from metal, whether they’re lamps or picture frames, are usually worth holding onto. Their value doesn’t decline and even if they don’t turn out to have much historical worth they’ll hold up and you can eventually pass them down.

Pictures: Isn’t it that you always hear about people striking pay dirt when they buy a Picasso at a garage sale? If you’re unsure, buy it anyway but only buy something you’d actually want to keep and display in your house!

China: China holds its value well and it’s really functional if it doesn’t end up being worth much. It’s often the easiest to trace, too, since most china makers have engraved logos and special watermarks that they use to set their pieces apart.