How To Save Money On Incredible Estate Sale Finds

Do you love shopping secondhand but are bored with flea markets?  Want something fun and interesting to do? You could check out an estate sale! These sales offer the opportunity to get great deals on unique items. An estate sale is a method of selling all or some of a person's belongings and it usually takes place after a person passes away. Sometimes, estate sales happen when someone downsizes their home or leaves their belongings behind. They are especially popular among those who have recently widowed or retired. The best way to save money at an estate sale is to find out ahead of time how the items are priced. At many sales, you may find that they take a higher percentage off of items as the days go by, so shopping towards the end of the sale could be beneficial and could yield discounts of up to 75% off.

There are countless valuable things at estate sales, including art, depression glass pieces, and vintage jewelry. Other treasures include tools, household furnishings, vintage bicycles, and even cars. These sales usually take place in the person's home or yard and are handled by a company that specializes in putting them on, and anyone can attend. So, how do you find one? The best place to look is EstateSales.net. To find out what's offered, check out the photos of the items for sale — this will give you an idea about whether or not it's worth your time to attend.

Want to save money on your estate sale treasures? Estate sale experts recommend waiting until the last day to purchase items that you are interested in. Many sales are multi-day, and sale officials often increase the discount amounts as the sale proceeds. So, on day one, items might be at full price. However, on day three, what's left might be 50% off, and by day five, items may be 75% off. You can also try to negotiate with the company on the final day. Many will be willing to offer you a great price, as they want all the items to sell. Also, check with the company before you attend to determine what their specific pricing strategy is. To save even more money, make sure you bring cash with you, as some sellers will charge additional fees for using a credit card.

The only downside to waiting for a discount is that your favorite items might be gone by the last day of the sale. The best items often sell very quickly on the first day. So, if there is something that you really want or that is rare, don't wait until the final day hoping for a discount. Get to the sale early — even an hour or so before it begins — and be prepared to buy the item.