Sometimes I get lucky with estate sale finds! Latest goodies...
Roseville, Weller, Redwing Pottery all purchased cheap!!!!
A mink muff with a front zip pocket to act as a purse. Vintage white leather gloves. Vintage elf & Santa knee-benders from the 1950's. Floral tablecloths, etc........ Fun work for me! Already researched, priced & displayed in my antique booth.
Sarah, Estate sales in my area are advertised in the local newspaper. Every item is priced, so it is not an auction. Full price the first day with 1/2 price the second day. They usually start around 8:00 & there will be a line of people waiting at the door. I carry a box with me to fill with items I want to purchase...because if you don't pick it up, someone else will. They will have people walking around to help shoppers & a cashier table set up for paying. I have found estate sales to be the best place to find inexpensive antiques & household items. In the past, attending our local auction, I spend too much or get caught up in the excitement of the bid. Plus they have a buyers premium & tax which adds up. At the estate sales, no tax. For me, it's exciting. Thanks for visiting my blog. Janice XX
The pottery pieces are outstanding!
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Helga, you wouldn't believe how inexpensive everything was. None of the pottery pieces were over $10.00 & the gloves $2.00.
ReplyDeleteWhat great buys, I love old pottery. How are estate sales advertised and run?
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Sarah, Estate sales in my area are advertised in the local newspaper. Every item is priced, so it is not an auction. Full price the first day with 1/2 price the second day. They usually start around 8:00 & there will be a line of people waiting at the door. I carry a box with me to fill with items I want to purchase...because if you don't pick it up, someone else will. They will have people walking around to help shoppers & a cashier table set up for paying. I have found estate sales to be the best place to find inexpensive antiques & household items. In the past, attending our local auction, I spend too much or get caught up in the excitement of the bid. Plus they have a buyers premium & tax which adds up. At the estate sales, no tax. For me, it's exciting. Thanks for visiting my blog. Janice XX
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