Tag Archives: collectibles
18 Tips on Shopping at Estate Sales
This is a companion piece to my earlier entry about how NOT to shop at estate sales. If you haven’t read it, you can find it here. Shopping at estates sales is not only economically sensible, but it is also … Continue reading
Filed under December 2011
14 Reasons to Hire an Estate Sale Professional Instead of DIY
You have a houseful of stuff that you need to get rid of soon, so what should you do? I know you’ve watched Antique Roadshow and maybe American Pickers or Pawn Stars. Perhaps you’ve even watched estate sale shows such … Continue reading
Filed under August 2011
Classy Glass
When you search through flea markets or thrift stores, you look at items that have already passed through many hands. It’s true that good finds still make their way into your hands without being “discovered” by others, but the likelihood … Continue reading
Filed under July 2011
Diaries Uncovered
If you keep a diary, do you write it with the intention that others will read it? Some people, of course, do just that (think Thoreau, Anais Nin, May Sarton and many more), but the vast majority of diarist or … Continue reading
Filed under July 2011
Here We Go…
I’m a full-time, bona fide treasure hunter who searches through ordinary homes for extraordinary finds. I’m a estate liquidator by trade, which gives me unparalleled access to the private recesses of a great many dwellings. I go places that most … Continue reading
Filed under June 2011
