How can I sell contents of house?

Question

I am not having any luck selling things from my house. I want to sell the house, but it has to be cleaned out first. Most of the stuff I inherited and there are some valuable antiques and collectibles. I've tried Craig's List and a locally circulated classified magazine. No luck. I've contacted estate liquidators and antique dealers in my area, but nobody is interested. I've even tried to have a few garage/estate sales, but the little I sold wasn't worth the effort of setting it up and knocking it down. The contents are too valuable to just throwout or give away. Any ideas why nobody is interested or buying anything?

I asked the family and they aren't interested unless I'm giving it away. Like I said, not even auctions or estate sellers want the stuff and there's lots of nice framed art, cut & pressed glass and china.

I asked the family and they aren't interested unless I'm giving it away. Like I said, not even auctions or estate sellers want the stuff and there's lots of nice framed art, cut & pressed glass and china. Eben the Salvation Army will take it.

Answer 1

Where are you located? I know several auctioneers in Ohio that turn nothing down. They can even pick up. Please e-mail me at [e-mail]. They will travel, so please e-mail. Thanks and good luck-Amanda

Answer 2

Are they valuable because they have sentimental value?

I assume you are trying to sell everything in the house as well.

What about family members? Have you contacted them to see if they would be interested in anything in the house?

As far as setting up and knocking down, don't, advertise an estate sale in th elocal paper, and with signs, then just open the doors and let people wander through, store all items you don'w wnat sold in a room, and lock it.

Answer 3

It could be that you are putting a higher price on thing then your customers are willing to spend, Which will benifit you the most, getting rid of the stuff or wait it out until you get your price. It sounds like you have a case of the PRI's (pack rat itis) Go ahead and make donations, Have a moving sale and let people name the price, you can dinker a little but don't be so stingy let them win even throw this at them. ...If you buy this Item for a little more, then I will throw this Item in for free(the stuff you know won't sell) But get rid of it even if you feel you got ripped off. because your not, God loves a happy giver and it sounds like you have allot to give.

Answer 4

antique auctions.

Answer 5

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