Sew Nifty, Antique Sewing Machines

Posted By on Jul 7, 2012 in Estate Sales
Antique sewing machines are a collector’s dream and aren’t always easy to find. Estate sales are one place where they can be found regularly! Sewing machines have been produced since the late 1700’s as a way to inexpensively make large quantities of garments to sell. These futuristic contraptions weren’t patented until 1854 in the United [&...
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Thimbles, Thimbles, and More Thimbles

Posted By on Jul 7, 2012 in Estate Sales
Thimbles have been in existence since the 1st century AD and have been a crucial part of tailoring and manufacturing since. The earliest known thimble was in the Roman city of Pompeii and was made of bronze, a very precious metal at the time. As time went on the thimble became a necessity in every […]...
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How to Find and Price Fine Collector China Plates

Posted By on Jun 6, 2012 in Estate Sales
1. Assess the condition, look for cracks, chips, fading, and any other flaws. Compare each item to other pieces in the set in order to make a decision about whether or not the colors are bright and as flawless as they should be. 2. Look around the marketplace; collector’s pieces are only as expensive as […]...
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Buffing Techniques

Posted By on Jun 6, 2012 in Estate Sales
Purchasing pieces of furniture from estate sales is a great opportunity to buy quality furniture at a reasonable price. The challenge is deciphering if the piece itself is in good shape or not. Woods like mahogany and cherry are often the most valuable and continue to gain value over the years. Look for pieces that […]...
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Mid-Century Danish Furniture

Posted By on May 5, 2012 in Estate Sales
Mid-Century Danish furniture has sweeping lines, beautiful accents, and loads of personality in each square inch. Collectors from around the world try to get their hands on these pieces and many will pay any price to get the exact item they want. This furniture was generally not mass-produced and then only in small runs. Be […]...
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Find Hobby Gear

Posted By on Apr 4, 2012 in Estate Sales,Random Topics,Strange Finds
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 […]...
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Downsizing Beyond Friends and Family

 One of the most popular options to help downsize your things, after you’ve offered them to friends and family, is to have an estate sale. These can be especially helpful and lucrative if you have quite a few substantial items. If you are in a hurry to sell, you may want to start talking to […]...
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What You Need to Do To Downsize Your Home

Posted By on Mar 3, 2012 in Estate Sales
When the time comes for downsizing an estate, you want things to go as quickly and easily as possible. If the downsizing is something that was planned and expected, such as simply moving to a smaller residence, then you may have a little time to give some extra attention to how you want to do […]...
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The Benefits of an Estate Sale, Part 1

Posted By on Mar 3, 2012 in Estate Sales
If you are in the process of liquidating an estate, there’s the age-old question of whether you “How do I get rid of my stuff?” There are a variety of options available for selling personal property. Two of the best known are sending things to auction or having an estate sale at the residence. When […]...
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A Client Testimonial About Their 2012 Estate Sale…

Posted By on Feb 2, 2012 in Estate Sales,Testimonials and Reviews
At Four Sales, we’re always thrilled and particularly proud when our customers and clients have a good experience, here’s what Dave recently had to say after his estate sale, “Dear Daniel and the Four Sales Team, Since most clients of Four Sales have only one lifetime experience with an estate sale it might be useful […]...
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