Need advice for my estate sale buffet, pretty please!
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Comments (27)I've always wished that GardenWeb had a coin-collecting forum. Its "That Home Site" section has a small selection of non-gardening forums, but sadly "Numismatics" isn't one of them. I could have sworn that there was a stamp-collecting forum there, but I just checked and there isn't one. To post a message that's actually on topic, I think that the bulbs in the first and third pictures look fine, but I don't know if the one in the second pic will live or not. I'd just follow Jodi's instructions and hope for the best. Back on the subject of coin collecting, I agree that west of the Mississippi River it can be rather hard to find newer Philly-minted coins. I only occasionally find a P-mint statehood quarter, and have only found about 25 or 30 different ones. I do happily have a complete set of Denver-made state quarters, and am waiting to find one of the new "D.C. & U.S. Territories" quarters. I do wish that they would end the commemorative quarter program after this year, because frankly I'm tired of always looking for "the new quarter" in my change, but for some reason a new 56-coin set will start being minted in 2010. One more thing: I really couldn't care less about the "Presidential Dollar" program, because in my mind they're not really coins. I think they're just tokens, like the bullion coins the mint makes, but unlike the bullion coins a small number of the Pres. Dollars are being released into circulation. They also still make half-dollars, but new ones haven't been released into circulation since around 2002. This year's new pennies: Here is a link that might be useful: The most desirable American penny...See MorePre Estate Sale Bone Tired Syndrome
Comments (11)We had the brother in law thing too. When he arrived to help with the sale, he started loading up his car with anything that had a price tag of $15. So frustrating because he had already chosen what he wanted from the Estate. This was about his hoarding. He also bought our junk. He thought our prices were way too low. I told him I was pricing things to move them, not to get rich. We spent days washing everything and when he would grab stuff, it made me feel like we had worked ourselves to the bone for nothing. 'Mom' didn't use dish soap in the end. Her blender took hours of soaking and scrubbing. Everything I put out involved far more labor than value but I couldn't stand to set things on my tables that I wouldn't use myself. Her citrus juicer literally had reconstituted lemon cells after a good soaking. It was not a great situation. My BIL claimed Mom's living room set but it has been in my bedroom since March. I told him, "Everything is going on the lawn. What doesn't sell doesn't come back in. If you want to put a sold sign on it, fine, but it needs to be gone by the time the estate sale is over." That worked. Now to get his stuff out of the attic of our business... He yelled at me this morning before calling to apologize....See MoreDo You Shop Estate Sales?
Comments (27)Most basic things already said. My own experience? Some are wonderful and will not only get your adrenalin up and send you home with some things not available anywhere else, but will also give you the chance to see the insides of beautiful old homes in your area. I have bought lovely old mirrors, patio furniture, prints, dishes, and even basic pots & pans at estate sales. These can be put on by the family and friends, or by an antique store or company. And even though some complain about higher prices by a company-run sale, they are usually very well organized, with numbers given out at the door one hour before sale begins and orderly entry. They have change and they have 'docents' in each room to facilitate your purchase, as well as to answer questions. On the flip side, as some Californios already mentioned, anyone can put in an ad and call it an estate sale. If I decide to move and sell a lot of my furniture to cut down on having to move it, I might list it as an estate sale. I see nothing wrong with that. If I go to a sale and I find a great old chair or a dresser or even some yard equipment that the seller doesn't want to take with them, I don't care what they call it. Here's my check/I'll go pull up my truck! But also, they can be way over-priced, ill-run, and a free-for-all that can be frightening, as the lady with the Coach handbag and diamond earrings starts fighting with the lady in the sweats and athletic shoes over the crystal chandelier. People sometimes lose their decency in their lust to get a deal. Come early, wear comfortable clothes, put your money in your pocket (so you don't struggle with your purse or worse--knock something off a table with your purse as someone bumps you) and maybe carry a cloth tote for small items. Keep your sense of humor, be prepared to make a quick decision, have a plan for pick-up if you find something big, and have checks as well as enough cash to do what you need to do. If you find something you want, pick it up. Or pull the tag and take it straight to the cashier so no one else gets that antique lamp while you are wandering around. But do go. Try it. Make your own decision about whether it's fun or infuriating. Red...See MoreRefacing a Built in Buffet - Need Advice!
Comments (5)Thanks so much for your reply! There are glass inserts in the door and I presently have my good dishes and 'pretty stuff' on display so will probably stay with that. Dishes are white with gold trim and the other stuff is mostly coloured glass. Sorry to sound stupid but what is 'mirror' paint? I really like the idea of mirrored background as I do not want it to appear 'dark' inside. I am going to go to the paint/paper store to see if I can come up with a paper that would suit. Any other ideas? Again thanks so much Geeme!...See MoreMiMi
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