10 things estate sales won’t tell you

The liquidation business is driven by the four d’s: downsizing, death, divorce and debt. With about 10,000 Americans turning 65 each day, boomers account for many of the downsizers. But plenty of other people can find themselves in need of help dumping property — whether they are struggling to fit recently inherited antiques into a […]...
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Kudos for Mark at Four Sales!

Dear Daniel, I just wanted to let you know that I’ve encountered Mark from Four Sales on a few occasions at your sales and he is by far the most professional manager I’ve encountered at any estate sale.   He clearly articulates to the buyers how the sale is going to run, where certain items are, […]...
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Most Expensive Baseball Memorabilia of All Time

Posted By on Mar 18, 2014 in Estate Sales
With baseball season right around the bend, many people are beginning to get excited about the upcoming season. Along with this, collectors all over the globe are hoping to add valuable items to their collection. In the United States, baseball is one of the most popular sports. After all, it is known as “America’s favorite […]...
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An overall great experience

Daniel Sanders and his team held an estate sale I attended this morning.  I was extremely impressed with how organized it was compared to others I have been to.  But what I like most was the prices, they were very reasonable. It was an overall great experience, I will attend another estate sale put on […]...
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Are Board Games Collectible? They Sure Are!

Posted By on Mar 11, 2014 in Estate Sales
While many people look back at their childhood and recall the fun they had playing board games, not everybody realizes that some of these are quite valuable. If you are still a kid at heart, collecting board games is an idea to consider. Not only can you purchase these online, but you can do the […]...
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$12 Jug Sells Sells for $100,000

Even though Janice Morris wasn’t excited about the weird 5-gallon jug her husband Robert bought in a junk store 40 years ago, she agreed to keep it in their house. In spite of children, kicks, and mishandling, the big black jug–in the shape of a man’s bust dressed in formal clothes and hoop earrings–showed little […]...
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3 Cool Ways to better Enjoy your Time at an Estate Sale

Posted By on Mar 05, 2014 in Estate Sales
Do you enjoy spending time at estate sales? It doesn’t matter if you are looking to buy a car,boxing memorabilia, or simply looking around, this is an experience that is sure to put a smile on your face. Wouldn’t it be great if you could take a few steps to increase your level of enjoyment? Here […]...
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New Ivory Rules – Take Heed!

Obama Administration Treats Antique Collectors and Dealers as Criminals: New Ivory Rules Also Put Elephants at Increased Risk. The Obama administration is preparing to treat virtually every antique collector, dealer, and auctioneer in America — and anyone else who happens to own a piece of ivory — as a criminal. In the name of saving [&...
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Four Sales Gets Down and Dirty!!

Four Sales is a well known estate sale company in the DC metro area. I have attended probably 50 of their sales. At this high end sale, the grounds were very wet due to recent snowfall. It began to rain and someone got stuck in the mud in the parking area. I was blocked in […]...
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How to Deal with Three Common Estate Sale Risks

Posted By on Feb 25, 2014 in Estate Sales
Are you excited about visiting an estate sale? Are you interested in seeing what is available, from antiques to comic books and everything in between? While you may be excited, like many people there is a chance that some of the perceived risks are holding you back from truly enjoying yourself. In addition to potential […]...
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