For myself, I have a few estate sales businesses that I watch because they always have quality items. Usually if I feel I need the first in/first out method of shopping, I attend the first day, get my number, and wait in line with all of the other early birds. Typically, only a set number of people are allowed into the residence at a time. The estate sale manager will either post a numbered sheet where an individual can sign in when they arrive or they will hand out numbers to those waiting in line 30 minutes before opening the door; allowing shoppers into the residence in numbered sequence.
If you just want to see what is left attend in the afternoon after the morning rush is over. Typically if this is a one day sale items will start to get marked down at this point. If you enjoy haggling, the estate sale manager is always open to reasonable offers. At this point, they just want to sell the remaining items for their client and get rid of it.
One estate sale manager I deal with typically runs two day sales. I have attended some on both days. On the first day, I'll purchase items that I think will not be there on the second day. If I still have money left to spend and the sale is not a long drive, I'll attend the second day where the manager has usually dropped prices by 50%. Although, many items are now gone, you can still find some treasures left at a reasonable, if not down right cheap price.
Get up early, make sure you have a full tank of gas, and money in your wallet and happy shopping!
We'll talk more soon.
My Best,
Vicki
Visit our store Victoria's Curio to shop our unique selection of antique and vintage items. While you are visiting take a look at our weekly sale items!
No comments:
Post a Comment