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What I Hate About Running Estate Sales

The last few entries were a bit schmaltzy and people are starting to complain (Okay, nobody complained; it was just my opinion.  Either nobody else thought so, or nobody else reads my blog.).  With that in mind, let me tell … Continue reading

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It’s Over–for this time

We are done with the sale and now I’m out celebrating with some of my crew, who happen to be one of my daughters, my sister and my brother-in-law. It has been a tough sale: I caught a cold, the … Continue reading

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Great Gifts for Collectors, Thrifters, Estate Sale Professionals and Others

Looking for something to give that special collector in your life?  Or are you in need of buying a useful book for yourself? The following books have been highly recommended by professional appraisers and collectors, and they would be a … Continue reading

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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

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How to Shop at Estate Sales (if you are shopping for trouble)

Have you ever shopped at an estate sale?  Well, here is some advice to help you get the most out of the experience.  Granted, it might also get your banned for life or arrested or beaten by your fellow shoppers,  … Continue reading

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Filed under November 2011

How to Handle Difficult Estate Sale Clients

You know the kind of client I mean:  they hound you, bully you, accuse you of cheating them or of not knowing your business.  They claim you made promises that you never did, never would.  They bitch, moan and complain … Continue reading

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Filed under October 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

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Filed under August 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

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