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Buyer's guides & field notes
Practical guides for collectors, resellers, and first-time estate-sale shoppers.
Field Guide
The Estate Sale Buyer's Checklist
Twelve things experienced estate-sale shoppers always have in the car, the bag, or on their phone before they show up.
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Buyer's Guide
How to Spot Real Mid-Century Modern at an Estate Sale
Mid-century pieces are the most-faked category at estate sales. Here's what to actually look for.
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Strategy
When to Arrive at an Estate Sale
Day one, day two, day three — each has a different game, and the best buyers know which one they're playing.
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Primer
Estate Sale vs. Auction: What's the Difference?
They're often used interchangeably, but they're different formats with different rules and different best uses.
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Buyer's Guide
Sterling Silver at Estate Sales: A Field Guide
How to test for sterling, read the marks, and know what to actually pay.
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Strategy
Reselling from Estate Sales: An Honest Look
What actually sells, what platform fits which category, and the costs nobody mentions on YouTube.
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