Last week, we discussed holiday shopping at estate sales. In addition to shopping for others, don’t overlook the benefits of buying a few items for yourself.

Do you need some holiday decorations to spruce up your home? If so, you may be surprised at what you find at local estate sales. Rather than buy new items from big box stores, such as Wal-Mart and Target, you can find gently used decorations at an estate sale.

Tip: keep an eye out for items that are no longer sold in stores, as these older decorations are often times coveted as they are hard to find in today’s day and age.

No two estate sales are the same, but you shouldn’t be surprised if you come across many types of holiday decorations. Some of the most popular items include

·      Lighted yard characters

·      Tree ornaments

·      Nativity scenes

·      Christmas trees

·      Candle holders

To go along with Christmas decorations, you will also find those for many other holidays including: Thanksgiving, Halloween, Easter, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Fourth of July.

There are many benefits of shopping at estate sales for holiday decorations, such as:

·      Save money

·      Avoid big crowds at local stores

·      Find unique items

·      Find items that are no longer sold in stores

With the holiday season in full swing, there is no better time than now to shop at local estate sales for decorations. Here is a list of upcoming events in your area.