Garage Sale or Estate Sale? The Business of Classifying Items

Shoppers who have a particular taste for home design and items of yesteryear tend to drive the shopping trends and frenzy when it comes to estate sales. In a recent article we came across, we learned the importance and value of networking with estate sale experts and to seek their services when dealing with antiques and vintage sale items. Even though you may be able to research your items online, these experts know the collectible and antique market trends and probably can call upon their own network of collectors – since they’re compensation is directly correlated to the success and profitability of your sale.

Here are some great tips from the article: (link to full article below)

An item doesn’t have to be an antique or something that cost a great deal when originally purchased to be valuable

An original give-away promotion item (at service stations and grocery stores) may be valuable now

The government usually uses the benchmark of 100 years old to classify and item as “antique”

Vintage and collectibles can often times command higher prices than antiques

Having knowledge of what items are selling for before organizing your garage sale is essential if you’re looking to maximize your profits, otherwise it’s the savvy shopper who will run with the treasures.

Source: Click Here for Full Article, BALedger.com