21 Things in Grandma's Living Room That Are Worth a LOT of Money

One of those books could easily be worth $2,000—or more.

Wilson, North Carolina, interior designer Grey Joyner recommends looking for first and early editions. For instance, first-edition books by Ernest Hemingway are currently going for anywhere between $2,000 and $200,000, she says. If you suspect you may have inherited a collectible, it’s worth taking it to a local dealer to assess.