Fendi, Fendi, Prada

Posted By on Oct 10, 2012 in Estate Sales,Random Topics
Where do you go when you want to find vintage clothing, the Salvation Army, Filene’s Basement, or Grandma’s closet? Estate sales can be the perfect place to find your new favorite sweater or that vintage Louis Vuitton tote that you have always wanted. The vast majority of people don’t think of going to estate sales […]...
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Finding the Perfect Camera

Posted By on Oct 10, 2012 in Estate Sales
Are you an emerging photographer or just have a passion for photography? If so, this post could be some great news! Estate sales are the perfect location to find all of your camera needs from tripods and cases to great cameras from this generation and past. The main obstacle in most young photographers’ lives is […]...
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5 Things to Remember at an Estate Sale

Posted By on Oct 10, 2012 in Estate Sales
Just like with riding a bike, estate sales shopping gets easier and better with experience. Things like knowing what to bring, what time to arrive, and where to look are some examples. However, there are secrets that the pros have discovered over the years that will help you find exactly what you are looking for. […]...
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Blinded by the Flowers?

Posted By on Oct 10, 2012 in Estate Sales
Buying furniture at an estate sale is a great adventure! Even though you know that the couch, chair or table that you are looking at there isn’t exactly the right color or pattern, these things can be fixed! Since the price for these items is usually great, certainly more affordable than buying them new, you […]...
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Vintage Vinyl

Posted By on Oct 10, 2012 in Estate Sales
Do you ever feel like getting nostalgic and putting on an old record? Growing up during the era of record players, 8-tracks, and cassettes; sometimes it would be nice to have the real thing again. iTunes and Pandora players just don’t beat that classic sound of a record player. Many of us have hundreds of […]...
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Under Water Basket Weaving!

Posted By on Sep 9, 2012 in Estate Sales
Longaberger baskets are the cream of the crop of collector baskets and can be found at estate sales. If you have ever seen one of these exquisite maple wood woven baskets, you know that they are incredibly well-made and very expensive. Longaberger also produces pottery, wrought iron, and fabric accessories; this company has always been […]...
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The Techno Age

Posted By on Sep 9, 2012 in Estate Sales
The best in electronics can be found at estate sales. You can find computers, televisions, and Blu-Ray players for half the price. The best way to find these good deals is to search for name brands like Samsung, Sony, Bose, etc. This will ensure the reliability of the products as well as be able to […]...
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A Chef’s Paradise

Posted By on Sep 9, 2012 in Estate Sales
Want to pick up cooking and avoid going out to eat for every meal? A great place to find the right supplies for the job is at estate sales. There is no telling how much skillets, pots, pans, and cooking utensils could cost if you tried to buy everything all at once. Cast iron cooking […]...
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Viele Hummel Figurines!

Posted By on Aug 8, 2012 in Random Topics,Strange Finds
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...
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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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