I scouted some awesome items in a estate sale recently. Oh, and by awesome I mean … “you are selling it for what low price?” .. queue in fainting scene. The above large 36″ square mirror (do you seeee that amazing peacock feather-like detail?) was grabbed at $20. How much do you think this storage trunk below was sold for?
We got it for $15 buckaroooos! It is in perfect condition (with ultra detailed carvings!). And this mask ……
Here’s are some closer pics of the trunk …. doesn’t it look MAGICAL?
Estate sales are EVERYWHERE. I use Estate Sales Net for my sourcing. You simply sign up providing your email and zip code and you get a list of sales near you. The items featured today were all from an estate’s moving sale - a family (very nice couple!) that were moving over seas and basically did not want to ship all their stuff. I grabbed these custom made horsies as well ……. how much for the set of two?
Yep, $10 for BOTH! Hint: for tag/ yard/ flea/ estate sales have low bills ready! Oh, the couple ended up gifting to us the xmas sleigh below (which totally made my hubby’s day … 1) he loved xmas decorations and 2) did I mention it was free?!!!
Oooh, I almost forgot to share … I was emailed that there was a Hollywood movie prop and furniture sale near me for a newly released movie!! Here’s the email:
The movie name is only shared upon arrival, so of course I HAD TO SEE which one it was – turned out it was Hope Springs. I didn’t buy anything, not much of my style (plus I went on the 2nd day …. so all the goodies were gone). Here I am on the warehouse that house all the props.
Now with this ‘tag sale fever’ that I currently have, I have been thinking … should I start going to more tag sales to start collecting unique items for clients and resell them? Hmmmm, what do you think?
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I just went to my first estate sale (also found via the estate sale website you list here) and it was also amazing (will be writing about it soon!) I was seriously thinking that we must have just hit a fluke of a sale. But after seeing your post, I am convinced the next sale should be just as good if not better! Your finds are fantastic by the way.
I luv that the site shows photos!!! Some are so so … especially when you go on day 3 (LAST day when all the goodies r taken), the good in going the last day is that the prices are even LOWER!
That’s exactly what happened to us, because we went on the last day, the sellers were super open to bargaining. Really can’t wait till the next one.
Yeahhhh for bargains!! My first estate sales EVER I simply got canvas sketch pad which costs about $14.99 and I got it for $1.00, I loooooove estate sales!
Nooooo! Talk about bargain! Love the chest – such a fab piece. I need to find a sale like this in Sweden!
I grabbed the trunk thinking resell …. but am getting attached to it
Spectacular Finds!! Being a big fan of tag sales myself, I think it would be a great idea to continue collecting tag sale items and reselling. You come across many rare, unique finds!
Yep so many unique finds!!! Tempting to buy MORE. But muuuuust resist or simply stock them for resale
Thanks for your advise Myra.
How fun! My jaw dropped when I saw what you paid for that mirror. Thanks so much for that link. I signed up and am looking forward to seeing what’s in my area!
You r very welcome! Oooh, I am excited for you …. I am sure there will be great fins in your area! Have fun!
I love the mask and that chest is an amazing find. The mirror definitely has a lot of potential. Such amazing prices, too!
The mask I knew it was DEFINITELY for me to keep, the chest I may gift or resell. And the mirror, I am considering spray painting it w/chrome shiny color…. maybe