Strange Finds

Typically, estate and yard sales can be great money-making ventures. If you’re lucky, a great find can make you thousands for just a small investment. Finding the best items, knowing when to fix them up for resale, and understanding how to draw down the greatest dollar can make this a lucrative job. But understanding inherent […]...

Not really a child’s gift at these price points! Prices range from $600 to 7.5 million dollars. See http://t.autos.msn.com/features/most-outrageous-toy-cars-1?icid=autos_4979#image=10...

You just got a super deal on a used motorcycle at an estate sale. You get it home, roll it into the garage and try to start it up, but all you get is a buzzing, clicking sound coming from under the seat. The seller started it and it ran fine just half an hour […]...

Carnival Glass is one of the most beautiful, unique and the shiniest of the moulded or pressed glasses. The thinner and finer the glass, the more expensive it becomes because it so much more challenging to mould and shape into the artist’s creation. Carnival Glass is so rare that if it is produced in this […]...

Baby grand pianos have been around for centuries in homes, opera houses, restaurants and many other venues. They are a beautiful addition to a space; they represent talent, timeless music and a touch of class. If your home or business needs an elegant facelift, consider purchasing a baby grand from an estate sale. You may […]...

Are you ready to breach the front door to your home and go into the wilderness or maybe a beach vacation? You may need a couple things to travel there, like a luggage rack carrier for your over-packed bags. Brands like Lund, Samsonite and Rain-X all are ones to look out for, they have a […]...

Spring and summer is often the perfect time to explore the outdoors by hiking, camping, kayaking, or participating in other activities. Sometimes, though, these outdoor hobbies can be a bit expensive. Estate sales are the perfect place to find everything you need to enjoy the outdoors and at a reasonable price. Hiking gear like ropes, shoes, [&hel...

Who wants to actually leave their house to gamble? Why not have the option to play the slots in the privacy of your own home? Well this option isn’t entirely farfetched. At estate sales, we often sell all kinds of slot machines. It is a perfect way to entertain your guests this summer, and often […]...

Hummel figurines started appearing in Germany in the early 1930’s after Frank Goebel and Sister Maria Innocentia came up with the ideas and sketches for the little collectibles. These little porcelain people became the heart’s desire of many as novelty stores across the country began to sell them during the war. After WWII, Hummel figurines [&h...

Many people think they can do without basic household tools when they move to the city or they need to get the equipment for their latest hobby brand new, whether it is hiking, camping, scrap-booking or cooking. Estate sales are not just for those looking for antiques or a specific work of art; remember all […]...