Advantages:
Estate Sales are one of the best ways to find a bargain. Most estate sales are held when someone is getting ready to move, or when someone dies. The entire contents of the house are for sale….and sometimes even the house itself.

There are two types of estate sales. Some are handled by family members and some are handled by an outside company that is hired by the family.

Since the outside company has to make a profit, the items may be priced higher than if the sale is handled by family members. Also estate sale companies can usually spot those rare antiques and collectibles, so it may be more difficult to find that really good deal.

Since antique dealer and shop owners are always on the lookout for items to resale, it is imperative that you arrive early at these sales. If you cannot arrive early on the first day, you still may find some good deals at the very end of the sale, as the items may be marked down.

Make sure you dig down deep in the boxes and under shelves…there may be a hidden treasure just waiting to be found!

Downside:
The only downside to an estate sale is are the crowds that arrive very early to scoop up the best treasures.

Bottom Line: Be an early bird and go to an estate sale.