We’ve all heard the terms “barter,” “haggle” and “negotiating,” but knowing when to shake down a seller in price is key. Typically the best time to visit a tag sale is when it first starts, you know the saying, “the early bird catches the worm,” in thi…
Most Outrageous Estate Sale Finds
We recently asked some of our followers what their most outrageous Estate Sale Find was. We also asked Estate Sale Professionals what their most outrageous item they’ve ever sold at an Estate Sale. Here are some of the peculiar responses we received:
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I simply Remember My Favorite Things – Guest Blog
Submitted by Caring Transitions of Richmond, VA
When Darcy and I first accepted this job, we had thoughts of it being the ultimate treasure hunt. We were not disappointed. The property dates back over 200 years as a spring resort. The original hotel is…
Big Brian The Fortune Seller: A Discredit to the Estate Sale Business?
Big Brian The Fortune Seller is a new reality TV program about a Long Island, New York Estate Sale Professional named Brian Elenson and his company 2muchstuff4me. According to the show’s TruTV webpage, Brian’s company specializes in liquidating th…
Garage Sale Ethics
A recent article in the business section of the Miami Herald shed some light on garage sale treasures that could turn out to be traps. The question asked was:
“My husband and I are accountants who also collect art objects. At a recent garage sale, we…
These are a few of our favorite things… Mechanicsville Estate Sale
One thing I have found very interesting in the estate sale business is people like such different things. Lots of shoppers walk in the door and immediately ask “Is there anything good?” We have learned to answer “Depends on what you like!” beca…