The country is full of big box stores selling the same items. Mass produced products are shipped in from China, making it difficult to find something unique. If you want the unique items or designer products, you are forced to pay a fortune at an upscale designer boutique. But there is a third option where you can get unique products at a reduced price without the pretentious boutique. In fact, all the shopping is done in someone’s home. It’s called an estate sale.
An estate sale is, essentially, a garage sale, but it is run by professionals, there is no haggling on price, the sale takes place in the home and high-end, unique and quirky items are abundant. People in the know love to go estate sale shopping. They get there early and have a plan. You’ll have to compete with these veteran shoppers, but don’t worry; here are some helpful tips for getting the best stuff at an estate sale:
1. Make a plan of attack, complete with a map. You can get listings of all the estate sales in the Los Angeles are run by Heritage Estate Sales at HeritageEstateSale.com.
2. Do not bring purses or other large bags. The owner of the home may set limits for the sale and may request that bags not be brought into the house.
3. Bring a flashlight, post-it notes and a tape measurer. You can use the light to see into dark attics and basements where the best stuff might be hiding. A tape measure can help you plan your stuff’s evacuation. You can also determine if the item will fit inside your place. Slap the notes on any item that you purchase.
4. Get there early, of course.
We hope you find the most unique items at our eclectic estate sales. Find a list of them at HeritageEstateSale.com.