VIDEO: The Ultimate Estate Sale Guide
Forget antique stores, eBay or even etsy. One of the best ways to find high-quality vintage furniture, housewares and even china is by going to an estate sale. And I'll let you in on a little-known secret: Estate sales are where those antique dealers shop in the first place. (You'll see one in the background of this video, scooping up china.)
So, have I convinced you to try estate sale shopping? Here's where you can find one in your area:
- Your local newspaper.Estate sale companies place multiple ads in the classified and/or real estate sections.
- Craigslist.Estate sales are frequently listed in the "Garage Sale" section.
- Estate sale-specific websites.A few ones to keep in mind:EstateSales.net,EstateSales.org,WeekendTreasure.com. All of these sites consistently update their nationwide listings so you're sure to find a sale near you.
- Estate sale companies.I found the above estate sale by plugging in "Estate sale companies New York or New Jersey" into Google. It brought me toDusty Old Bags, a company that has some of the best estate sales in the tri-state area. So, try searching your state-you might find a similarly great resource.
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This article originally appeared on HuffPost.
