Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Tips And Suggestions For Attending Estate Sales

By Freida Michael


You love bargains and unique items and purchasing quality used items and antiques is just for you. Try attending some of the estate sales that the city of San Ramon, CA features. You will not be disappointed in the variety and pricing at these unique venues.

Following some simple and basic rules will give you much more success during your excursion. They will save you money, time and stress and will help you find that perfect item for your home.

Your timing in attending these events is essential for your shopping success. Always try to be one of the very first ones on site. If you do not attend early in the morning on the very first day, you may miss some really great bargains and would probably waste your time by going later. Try to arrive early but do not interrupt the individuals who are working if they are not ready. Wait patiently, but make every attempt to be one of the very first customers through the door.

If the event goes for more than one day, it may be to your benefit to arrive the next morning also. Often items are added to the function between the first and second day from other locations. The items offered are not always just the belongings of the previous homeowner but could also be pulled from the inventory from the business that is actually putting on the event. The last day and last hour of the sale can also be very lucrative. At this time, the company is not going to want to pack everything up and may drop the pricing dramatically just so they do not have to move and store the items.

Make a point to dress comfortably and wear sturdy, sensible shoes. Rubber gloves are a good idea if you are going to be searching through outdoor items that may have been left in the elements or have been in storage for a long time.

If there is an ad for the event, be sure to peruse it for items that you are searching for. If there are specific things that you are interested in, don't waste time in looking through other goods before locating what you are interested in. Someone else may get to it first, so be sure to make a beeline for it as soon as you can.

It is always a good idea to have some type of transport available to you if you plan on buying larger items. Scrambling for a last minute truck to remove your purchase can be a real challenge as you must take your items within a specific time frame which is usually very short. You may even need to rent a truck or trailer and you should have this on standby just in case.

Attending this type of event can be very fruitful and enjoyable. Gather a group of friends or family and make it a pleasant outing. Over time, your home will become a showplace of vintage and unusual items that everyone will comment on. You will have pleasant and comfortable surrounding that you will be able to relax with and enjoy for many years.




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