Are you new to estate sales? Are you hoping to get your feet wet before pulling out your wallet and making your first purchase?

Like many, you are interested in visiting estate sales in hopes of finding something worth purchasing. While this may be your main goal, don’t overlook the fact that you can learn quite a bit along the way.

Here are three things to learn at an estate sale, even if you don’t buy anything:

1. How to act. At your first estate sale, you may not know what to expect. For this reason, you may not know how to act.

There is a big difference between those who are familiar with estate sale etiquette and those who are not. Pay close attention to both types of people, as this will give you a better idea of how you should carry yourself.

2. How items are priced. When it comes to estate sale shopping, there is nothing more important than the feeling that you got a great item at a fair price. As you learn more about how items are priced, you can better your chance of getting what you want at a price you are comfortable with.

3. The process. Although no two estate sales are the same, the process you follow upon arriving, as well as while you shop, will be similar. With each estate sale you attend, pay attention to everything from the operating hours to the layout to the way buyers are interacting with those in charge. This will give you a clear understanding of how the process will unwind, while also giving you the opportunity to enjoy yourself.

Even if you don’t spend a dollar at an estate sale, it can be a learning experience that puts you in position to better enjoy yourself the next time around.