Monthly Archives: January 2014

Following my mother-in-law’s death and my father-in-law’s move to assisted living, we were left to deal with a house packed  with decades worth of STUFF — mostly small, inexpensive items– bought, collected and saved over the years. The house had been a growing nightmare as my MIL shopped yard sales and thrift stores for sho...

Mark, I wanted to take a minute this frosty morning to say thank you for letting me buy some books and receive other unsold books from Four Sales estate sale events! This is my book corner of the thrift shop. You can see a few holes in the shelves that need filling up. I also […]...

Today, I purchased a Shepard’s Rod to put hanging baskets in my yard.  Howard did an excellent job of assisting me dig the Shepard’s Rod  out of the ground and help me fit/place the Shepard’s Rod into my car.  I probably would not have purchased the Shepard’s Rod without Howard’s assistance.  A tree root had [&hell...

Do you often dream about the records you listened to while you were a child? From Elvis Presley to the Beatles among many others, the music likely brings back good memories. Believe it or not, there are many records worth tens of thousands of dollars (or more). Is it possible that you have one of […]...

Are you interested in decorating your home with Victorian furniture? If so, scouring estate sales can be the quickest and most efficient way to find what you are looking for. Named for Queen Victoria of England, this was the first style of furniture to be mass-produced. When you combine the formal appearance with elaborate detail, […]...

Estate sales are a great place to find classic cars and other automotive gems. If you’ve recently purchased an antique car, what now? Should you store it, sell it or drive it around town with the top down? Taking care of an antique auto requires dedication and a little know-how. There is a whole series […]...

As a child, there is a good chance that you enjoyed reading comic books. As an adult, you may still enjoy reading these but now you understand the value involved as well. Did you know that the most valuable comic books are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars (or more)? Heck, you may have one […]...