I found a website that shows all the upcoming estate sales in my area with several pictures of the items. Judging from the pictures, it looks like there's a lot of NICE furniture and such that can be at these sales. So, what exactly are these sales like? Do the higher end items (ex: an oak armoire) go for a ridiculuous amount of money, or is it still possible to get a great bargain? Also, do you bid on the items or are the items priced to begin with?
Any info is appreciated (even info I didn't ask about). Tell me your experiences at these sales. Thanks, folks!
2007-08-16 15:28:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Well it just depends on weather, type of collectibles, day and time. Ive been to many through the years and there is noset rhyme or rule. Ive went to some where they couldnt give furniture away. Then Ive been to some where people went nuts and paid three times the price for something that was in stock at Wal-Mart at the same time. You bid on price and keep bidding until you reach your limit. Some auctions will take silent bids before the auction they usually let you know or take bids by phone. As I said there are alot of factors but they are a lot of fun and very interesting plus if I dont have anything to bid on at that time the people watching is great too. Definately try it its a blast! Its also a great way to self educate on new or odd and different things one time I ended up with a box of stuff and there was a model-T charger for the man on the go to shave. what a hoot can you imagine shaving in a model T?
2007-08-16 15:41:48 · answer #1 · answered by sue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like going to estate sales, but they are all different. If the sale is run by a company that does this kind of thing regularly then prices can be high on collectibles, other valuable items. A lot depends on the area. In the country like where I live, if the standard of living etc. is low, then the prices cannot be too high or they won't sell. If in the city, or a high price area then the prices can be much higher. But even so, there are always bargains, and I really enjoy these types of sales.
An estate sale is not an auction, so you don't bid. There are auctions, and I like these also. Again price depends on the area and how many other people at the sale want the same items that you do.
Enjoy, both are great fun.
2007-08-16 15:37:07 · answer #2 · answered by irongrama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a form of forced sale.
Depending on how it's run, there can be bargains.
They'd rather not have to move & store the items,
but will if the offer is way too low.
If you get into a 'bidding` situation, you can get clobbered.
2007-08-16 16:38:24 · answer #3 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋