started going to estate sales maybe 6 months ago and i genuinely dont understand why everyone talks about thrift stores but barely mentions these
went to one last weekend in a neighborhood nearby, older couple downsizing. picked up a full set of all clad pots and pans for $40, a barely used kitchenaid stand mixer for $25, and a dewalt drill with two batteries for $15. all of it in great condition, just sitting there priced to move because the family wants everything gone by sunday
thrift stores have gotten kind of ridiculous with pricing lately, goodwill especially. they know what things are worth now and price accordingly. estate sales are usually just family members who want the house cleared out, they arent trying to run a business
just search estate sales in your area, most of them post photos a day or two before so you can see if its worth going. i check them every week now same way i used to check facebook marketplace. between that and the little bit i try to keep saved up each month the amount ive spent on household stuff this year is way down
if you've never been to one, the trick is go on sunday when they usually do 50% off everything thats left
estate sales are so much better than thrift stores and i feel like people sleep on them
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this is hilarious and you are so lucky that the ones you go to are empty. I haven’t been to an estate sale in years that didn’t have a line of cars and people waiting for them to open. Then those same people waiting will literally elbow you out of the way for things. I should move to your area
Literally, because it’s essential to be there at opening time, which is often dawn.
Estate sales here in central VA are a joke. Jam packed and most often the pricing is so out of touch with reality. Last one was contemporary retail pricing on household items dating back to the 80-90s
love this take estate sales really are a hidden gem for scoring quality stuff at insane prices. do you have any favorite neighborhoods or sites you check for listings?
Genuinely life changing. I got into estate sales around 2019, I bought a house in 2021 and nearly everything I own is from estate sales. I spent a fraction of the price and I have beautiful, QUALITY, unique furniture.
thrift stores usually don’t make me sad to sort through
LOL. That’s not the case here. Everything is mobbed, overpriced.
Ssshhh… don’t tell everyone.
*slams a fin over your mouth* shut up shut up shut up do you want competition??????
The house provides.
God I wish. Estate sales are absolutely BONKERS here. Always a line around the corner and you have to park blocks away. I went to one on a Thursday morning thinking it would be less crowded and it was insanity, just turned around as soon as I saw the house.
I think it really depends on your area. Here, estate sales tend to be really overpriced. And by the time they’ve marked it down, it’s all stuff you’d find at a thrift.
I love thrifts, but I find garage sales to be best. Estate sales are okay for sometimes finding a big expensive item.