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Posts: 16386 (07/01/08 6:54 PM) |
I've been trying to decide which route to go for my dad's stuff. My sister wants to have a garage sale, but I've been told it's much easier to
have an auctioneer handle it all....which works for ME. Besides, there's a house full of furniture, so I would think an auction/estate sale is the best
route.
P.S. One of my brothers is an asshole. Just wanted to throw that out there. |
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Posts: 1451 (07/01/08 6:58 PM) Registered User |
i'm in the market for vintage brooches
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GameShowMyAss |
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Posts: 3681 (07/01/08 7:02 PM) Registered user |
Better haul that shit down to Ft Myers and sell it... fun fact - Punta Gorda is is spanish for It's all a big nothing! |
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CBRetriever |
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Posts: 19133 (07/01/08 7:16 PM) MESS member |
vintage christmas ornaments (no Hallmarks need apply)??
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PhoofeGirl |
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Posts: 2003 (07/01/08 7:17 PM) Registered user |
We've done both - handling it personally, and hiring an estate liquidator.
When we did my husband's parents ourselves - it was a nightmare. We priced things low and people were coming back throughout the day and bringing others with them. It's tough to handle all the people in the house. We had friends help, but I'm sure we got ripped off a bit. Also, we didn't know that certain things were valuable, so someone got a helluva deal. (The one I remember now is the 1950's Roy Roger's cap gun in mint condition. We sold it for $3, turns out it was worth 100x more.) The second time around the estate liquidator did a great job - but they were referred by a close family friend and were reputable. I think you can get ripped off pretty easily if you just get someone out of the yellow pages. Does your aunt have an attorney, broker, etc? Ask local reputable folks for referrals if possible. Clearing out a house sucks! Good luck! |
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Posts: 8976 (07/01/08 7:24 PM) Guttersnipe |
are any of these close? i'm going by maps here, sorry if they're not:
sandpiper for meyers area lorraines also ft meyers area oak tree company martinsburg jack minnish estate (antiques) lee county estate sale |
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MMMadcow |
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Posts: 5912 (07/01/08 8:33 PM) Registered User |
Auctions tend to be the norm around here. I went to one on Sunday, and got a sweet vanity for a dollar. I hope you do better at your sale.
Is there an agency for the aged in the area? They usually have some pretty good contacts. |
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Angela in WI |
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Posts: 23737 (07/01/08 8:43 PM) Registered User |
Back in May my mom and I got rid of everything in her 3 story house in one day. I listed all big items on craigslist along with telling about the estate sale.
We priced all items and we cleared out almost the whole fucking house. We were mobbed all day. I also listed the sale on craigslist. Fuck an auctioneer.
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vanillaslave |
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Posts: 70 (07/02/08 12:30 AM) |
AP sorry for your loss..GOD DAMN I seem to be saying that so much lately. If you have furniture and a real whole house and auctioneer IS the way to go. And I am really most of all sorry for that one asshole brother. been there done that.. and dmb, sorry for your loss if I didn't mention that earlier.... the auction thing works best unless you just have household goods then have your own garage sale and then just drive the rest to the closest thrift shop. Just make sure all the relatives get to pick stuff out of the leftovers if they want it. It's really not about getting the most money out, it is about getting it OVER WITH so you can greive without all the hassle. |
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Mom HOLIO |
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Posts: 353 (07/02/08 1:19 AM) Registered Adult
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I used to work for an auction house. Make sure that what you are selling will cover the cost of moving it to the auction house. If there is decent furniture,
china, etc., it might be worth it. Nobody is going to bid on a vintage collection of margarine tubs or old snow tires.
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Kitten Gloves |
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Posts: 9304 (07/02/08 1:29 AM) Registered User |
Use a compamy, save yourself the hassle.
What've ya' got, DMB, for reals? antique jeweled evening bags? Frances the First loose pieces of Sterling? Costume jewelry? |
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Undertakeress |
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Posts: 7049 (07/02/08 1:36 AM) Registered User |
I'm sure Onno would be willing to earn some extra $$ by being an auctioneer
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vanillaslave |
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Posts: 74 (07/02/08 1:37 AM) |
Make sure that what you are selling will cover the cost of moving it to the auction house.I hate to disagree with Mom but most of the time the auctions are held right there at the property. And usually some of it is garage sale and some of it they auction and they handle everything. I think what matters is how much stuff and how much value we are talking. If it is a a slew of stuff auction it... otherwise just have a garage sale and set the prices low and take all offers. |
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Kitten Gloves |
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Posts: 9305 (07/02/08 1:44 AM) Registered User |
I hate to disagree with Mom but most of the time the auctions are held right there at the property. And usually some of it is garage sale and some of it they auction and they handle everythingYep. Down here we sell everything off the damn property. Want Shutters? Pry 'em off. The Mailbox? $5. That's how it is at the end of the day. And the bEST part about not moving the stuff is YOU get to go through a lot of it that isn't priced, old boxes, closets, etc. Great finds.. |
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dmb154678 |
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Posts: 29791 (07/02/08 7:48 PM) Registered user |
Kitten Gloves wrote: when my mil died, my fil had someone come in and sell her stuff. 1700 smackers for an evening bag. thanks blondemss, i'll print those out. there's no internet there. i'm lucky if i will be able to get 3 channels on the tv. i won't sleep. it's gonna be awful. |
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Mom HOLIO |
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Posts: 355 (07/02/08 8:12 PM) Registered Adult
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We used to sales at people's homes as well. But dmb's aunt is living in a retirement community, if I remember correctly. They may have rules against
auctions on site. Also, if all the good stuff is going with the auntie, there might not be enough to interest a quality auctioneer. There is more to an auction
than someone showing up and holding up the broken lamp and crying for money. The back work of an auction is a lot of work. Is there someplace to display the
merchandise? What about parking? Can a porta potty be put up on the site? Security on site can be an issue as well.
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 Jakob Speed |
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Posts: 1625 (07/02/08 8:27 PM) Registered User |
I'm always looking for Art Deco pieces.
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BlackCatTux |
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Posts: 2317 (07/03/08 2:35 PM) Registered user |
Thank God my mom cleaned out her own home when she moved to a retirement apartment!
She had been in that house for 35 years. What went with her to the apartment was what would fit in the apartment and her small storage area. Even then it was a real bitch to clean out her apartment after her death. We kids divided up her furniture and the stuff we each wanted and then had Mountain Mission come and cart off all the rest. They filled their truck with stuff. |
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