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Need Company for Estate Appraisal / Estate Sale
Asked by T.H. from Dallas
on December 10, 2009
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I am looking for a reputable company for an estate appraisal. The items we need appraised are nice furniture, rugs and art. A company that also handles the sale of t...
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- My husband and I are antiques dealers and we go to a lot of estate sales. I recommend Lawrence Martin with Future's Past estate sales and appraisal services. He is a...
- Resale it , a store in the northlake shopping center on northwest hwy at ferndale will do that for you.
- Help me Rhonda does estate sales and such. I don't have their number, but I know they have a website. Very reputable.
Yard Sale - Tips / Tricks / Timing?
Asked by S.E. from Boston
on July 14, 2008
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We are thinking about having a yard sale to clear the house out and make some money. I have never gone to or held one, so I need some help!
Any info or tips you ca...
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- I would like to add to the previous poster's advice- advertise the sale on craigslist.org (it is free and gets you a lot more traffic!) Make specific mention of what t...
- Hi S. - I know that you have already gotten a ton of responses... but I thought that I would add my two cents... My husband and I have done 2 yard sales in the p...
- You have had so many great suggestions, and I know this is coming in late but for the benifit of anyone else thinking about having the great yard sale,, here is my sug...
Thinking About a "Garage Sale"..need Tips/advice
Asked by S.Y. from Pittsburgh
on May 2, 2009
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I have SO much perfectly good stuff to get rid of, especially with the new baby coming I'm feeling the "urge to purge" the contents of my house. I have baby clothes, t...
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- Hey S., The only thing I would add to the advise so far is to ask your neighbors if they would be interested as well. As a yard sale shopper, theres nothing better...
- There is plenty of tips for the yard sale. Here is something else to think about. You could freecycle ____@____.com ! that way people can use what you dont want or s...
- first find out rules in your town about them, most need permits. make signs put them up few days before maybe put ad in paper or in craigs list have tables, ...
Garage Sales
Asked by B.W. from Minneapolis
on July 13, 2010
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I'm having a gargae sale with my mom and aunt........ any suggestions on how to have a successful sale? I've had a sale myself before only helped out with Church sale...
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- I hate pricing things for a garage sale but I also hate when I go to a garage sale and don't see a price on anything. To get around this I always CLEARLY label each t...
- Make sure the way to your sale is clearly marked. I garage sale A LOT with my MIL and our biggest complaint it to find a nice clear sign on the main street, but no di...
- advertise it on craig's list beforehand.
Selling Parents' Estate
Asked by T.F. from York
on October 19, 2010
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After years of taking care of my mom in her home, my siblings and I are unable to continue and have placed her in a nursing home. We now have the task of cleaning out...
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- First, if your mother is still aware of her surroundings, see if there are any personal items that she wants in her new home. A familiar lamp or a painting or someth...
- This, I've experienced. My mother handled my grandparent's home and belongings. She check out the value of items that she thought might be valuable by looking them u...
- i would not have an auction you don't get the moneys worth out of the stuff. I have been to them before and they really sell stuff cheep. I would put the stuff on E-Ba...
Looking for Place to Sell Antiques/collectibles in Plano Area
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on June 28, 2008
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We have a garage full of my newly-divorced MIL's collectibles, dishes, silver serveware, glassware, nicnacs, etc. She comes from a wealthy family and apparently many ...
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- My husband and I deal in antiques and collectibles specializing in vintage dinnerware and crystal. My husband is also an accredited appraiser with the Dallas chapter ...
- I don't really know of any to place to recommend, but I will tell you to do your homework. Take inventory (no matter how much time it takes) and try to go on line to ...
- I suggest you visit a very reputable antique shop and ask the owner for a suggestion as to who could help you sell these things. We recently had someone do a moving/e...
Have We Outgrown Our Home or Do We Just Have Too Much Junk?
Asked by T.L. from St. Louis
on October 2, 2010
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As a family you acquire a ton of stuff some of which you need and some of which you don't. So how do you know when your home is too small or when you just need to hav...
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- If you family has grown larger then you may want to think bigger house. But if your family hasn't grown larger then you need to evaluate what you have. Look to see w...
- You only know after you have the yard sale. Some of my friends are doing that seriously now after watching the "Hoarders" series. There have been previous de-clu...
- I have heard countless stories of families hiring a home stager so they could sell their home b/c they thought the outgrew it. Well, once the home was done and the...
Consignment Shop for Home Decor?
Asked by G.M. from Dallas
on November 15, 2008
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W'eve recently redecorated our house and replced many pictures and other things that I'm tired of, but now I'm looking for something to do with the "old" things. Most ...
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- This isn't a consignment shop, however Just Between Friends kids sale will take furniture. Check out their website www.jbfsale.com They just had their fall sale, h...
- Advertise on craigslist.com and be sure to post photos of what you have. If you post it, they will come... ;-)
- Hi, There is a yahoo group in every city call Freecycle.com people who don't want their stuff anymore that doesn't want it to go to a land fill can post it there an...
Mom Seeking Local Flea Markets
Asked by A.L. from Washington DC
on September 8, 2008
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I am looking for any NOVA Flea Markets. Much easier to go to with a toddler than going house to house at a community sale. Back in the mid-west there were several fl...
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- Dear A., It isn't local but there is a super fun flea market on Staurdays in DC. It's called Eastern Market. I take my 3 yr old daughter once inawhile. It's so cool, ...
- Manassas Fall Jubilee, Manassas, VirginiaThe Manassas Fall Jubilee will be held on October 4, 2008 in historic and picturesque Old Town Manassas. This is a family ori...
- Not sure what you are looking for... but if it's for children, may I suggest Danis Duds. It is a semi annual sale that is basically a huge organized consignment sale ...
Sewing Machine Advice
Asked by C.H. from Atlanta
on November 14, 2011
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I am looking into getting a sewing machine and teaching myself how to sew, any suggestions on what kind to get for a first sewing machine? My mother said Brother or Si...
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- They occasionally offer basic classes at Vo-Techs and craft stores. Keep an eye open for these. Also, watch for quilting groups and other sewing craft clubs. Calling t...
- I actually got a Singer two years ago for Christmas and have not have any issues with it at all. Infact I took a class at my local quilt shop (these ladies are pros by...
- I enjoy sewing but it comes in spurts. I have a singer from Target that I got for less than $100.00 a couple of years ago. It works great for my projects like pillows,...
