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How Much Is My Antique Worth? Here Are 3 Sure-Fire Ways to Find Out!

Do you have an old rocking chair that used to belong to your great great grandmother? What about an antique china cabinet that you found at an estate sale? These can act like focal pieces to bring interest into your home. But if you're trying to clean out your home or...

How to Know When It’s Time for a Professional Estate Appraisal

Is that painting you found in the closet worthless or worth millions? While it's rare for someone to find something that is worth millions in an estate, knowing the value of things is important because finding things that are worth thousands is not all that rare....

Estate Sale vs Garage Sale: What’s the Difference?

Are you a deal hunter? If you love a bargain on secondhand stuff, you probably never miss a garage sale. But have you ever been to an estate sale? There are significant differences between an estate sale vs. garage sale. Read on to find out where you can cash in on a...

Estate Sales Furniture Shopping: A Complete Guide

You may be looking for that perfect big-ticket item for your living room but can't find something that you both like and afford. Estate sales can be the perfect place to get furniture and other expensive items at a reasonable price. At estate sales, you're likely to...

5 Estate Sale Finds You Won’t Want to Miss

Collectors scour estate sales for reasonably priced antiques in great condition. If you have more modern tastes you may have driven straight by these sales without a passing glance. Estate sales, however, are an excellent place to find all sorts of everyday items at...

How Do Estate Sales Work? A Beginner’s Guide

What if you were sitting on a fortune and you didn't even know it? With the power of an estate sale, "one man's trash is another man's treasure" can be very true. But you have to know how estate sales work if you want to get the treasure at the end of the sales...

The Top 3 Things to Look for at Estate Sales

You never know what you're going to find at an estate sale. Much of it depends on the recently deceased's tastes. Not everyone enjoys Asian inspired furniture or artwork. There's also no guarantee the items are in great condition. But you also never know what types of...

5 Popular Collectibles That Are Gaining in Value

You may not think some of the collectibles, antiques, or toys you have now could be valuable. But the truth is, they might gain more value in the years to come. Some of the collectibles we had as children are helping those who thought ahead to cash in and make some...

How Does an Estate Sale Work? Tips For Finding the Best Deals

You never know what you're going to find at an estate sale. Some people even make a living out of searching for rare and unusal items at estate sales. But, how do those people find such great deals? Are they just lucky, or is there some skill involved? How does an...

5 Tips for Buying Antique Jewelry at an Estate Sale

Are you a jewelry collector? Did you know you can sometimes find beautiful and unique pieces at estate sales? Items at estate sales are usually priced to sell, so they provide an excellent opportunity to find quality pieces at a reasonable price. If you are interested...

10 Do’s and Don’ts to Know when Shopping at Estate Sales

Since this is your first time going to an estate sale, you may want to know what to expect and how to prepare for the occasion. Luckily for you, we've got you covered. Here's a list of ten tips for estate sales that you should follow before you start buying. Tips For...

Estate Sale Finds: Top 3 Items to Look For at Estate Sales

Do you go to estate sales and wonder what items have the best value? Do you often feel overwhelmed questioning what you should be looking for? There is some estate sale finds that you should not pass up (and some you should!). Keep reading for the top 3 items that you...

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