There are many kitchen items that buyers love to collect. And most people have at least one of these collectibles in their homes today. If you are downsizing or selling items for a loved one, you can brighten someone else’s day with these 5 kitchen collectibles. Continue reading →

Thinking of doing an estate sale? You might be surprised by the selling potential of some of your household and personal items that sellers often overlook. There may be many collectibles and treasures throughout your home that can bring in the dough, but here are 6 under-the-radar items that tend to fly out the door. Continue reading →

If you’re looking for a good deal on estate sale items, blog after blog will tell you jewelry is one of the best hidden treasures out there. If you’re thinking of having an estate sale, we cannot stress enough the importance of having your jewelry appraised, especially if you aren’t working with a company to handle the sale on your behalf. Continue reading →

Are you in the market for a car, but hate going to the lots where pushy salesmen try to get you to buy something you don’t want? Are you looking for something vintage or collectable? Whatever your vehicle desires are, from classic cars to golf carts, one place to look is an estate sale. Continue reading →

Do you remember 1993? If so, one of the things that might stand out to you the most is the Beanie Baby craze. People bought these bean-bagged creatures at alarming rates, hoping that one day they would bring them a small fortune. If you never got on the Beanie Baby bandwagon, don’t be worried. The craze died down, and most of the Beanies sold back then are worth very little today. Continue reading →

Once upon a time, estate sales occurred when the rich-old-widowed-Aunt who never had children passed away. The next-of-kin was notified and left to sell the estate and everything in it. In today’s world, that still happens on occasion, but estate sales can happen for a variety of reasons. There are multiple events that lead to the sale of a multitude of possessions. Estate sales can happen when people get divorced or retire and need to sell their possessions. And some people just want to downsize and live lighter and with less, so an estate sale is the perfect way to get rid of the stuff you’ve acquired and make a little money doing it. Continue reading →

When we suffer a loss, we become fragile. The slightest thing can send you into a tailspin of confusion. You hope that things will go easy for you, but sometimes, they do not. Losing a parent, a close friend, or even a marriage can be devastating and the first thing you want to do is find a way to recover. You’ll have to adjust to a new way of life; a new way to exist without these fundamental relationships in your life. Normal takes on a whole new meaning and it feels like the faster you can get there, the better you’ll feel. Continue reading →

When you’re having a sale, there are so many things to think about. Getting rid of your possessions that are no longer needed or wanted is a big task. If you are planning to have a sale, here are some Do’s and Don’ts that might make your life a bit easier. Continue reading →

Never underestimate the power of sports. From Major League Baseball to the Women’s National Basketball League; from the Stanley Cup to the Lombardi Trophy; from March Madness to the Race For The Chase, people watch sports intently and are passionate about their favorites. Have you ever wondered why? Some people say that sports can be healing. An example might be when the NY Yankees rallied and made it to the World Series after the 9/11 attacks in New York City. Continue reading →

Oh boy, another TV commercial for the local furniture store. You know that you need a new sofa, but there are a few reasons why you don’t want to go to the local shop. First, they just don’t make good, quality furniture like they used to. Second, it all looks the same; nothing striking, different, or unique. What if we told you that if you’re looking to buy high quality, decidedly different furniture, the last place you should look would be the furniture store? You’d probably scratch your head and wonder what on earth we mean. Two words: estate sale. Continue reading →