We see a lot of vintage cast iron at estate sales, and it’s always one of the first things to go. The cast iron trend has been heating up for well over a decade. But what’s the big draw? To learn more about cast iron cookware and why vintage cast iron is worth collecting, we…Read More
10 Acres, 40 U.S. States, Hundreds of Antiques, and Lots of Love
Oil and gas executive Stewart Matheson and his wife Dawn are selling off their enormous collection, an eclectic range of Americana, folk art, primitives, and more. They’re making room in their lives to care for their daughter, Laura, who has special needs. This means moving from their 10-acre, wooded homestead in Edmond, Oklahoma, to a…Read More
Vintage Engagement Rings Guide
Choosing between vintage engagement rings is almost as important as finding the right partner. Because let’s be real: having the perfect ring proves you and your love are truly unique (just like everyone else). The current engagement ring trends tend toward anything vintage. Estate sales have also made a huge comeback when it comes to finding…Read More
Want to Sell Vintage? Shop Estate Sales
So you want to sell vintage? Reselling vintage has always been popular, whether to pay bills or as a side hustle. And just like everything that gets resold has a story behind it, every person who gets into flipping gets there by a different path. Some sellers are just really into “stuff.” Others started as…Read More
18 Vintage Halloween Photos
We love Halloween almost as much as we love estate sales! To get into the spirit, we trawled Instagram for the best vintage Halloween photos we could find. Check out these haunting photos from Halloweens past! 1. Batman & Robin Costumed Barbie Dolls A photo posted by ?dollier? (@dollier) on Oct 16, 2016 at 4:20pm…Read More
Estate Sale Furniture Buying Guide
Estate sales are great places to buy big ticket items, like furniture. Not only can you find great deals, you’re bound to run into some unique designer pieces- like midcentury modern or well known furniture brands noted for quality, like Drexel or Heritage. But don’t go into it blindly! The best finds appear when luck meets…Read More
20 Vintage Wedding DIY Ideas
Vintage weddings can get pretty expensive, but they don’t have to be. In fact, if you know how to shop estate sales, you can throw a budget-friendly celebration worthy of posting all over social media. All it takes is a little DIY + TLC. Speaking of social media, we looked on Pinterest for our favorite…Read More
The Ultimate Estate Sale Gift Guide
Estate sales are the world’s best kept secret when it comes to gift shopping – and we’ll tell you why. First off, estate sales are different from garage sales or yard sales because the things on sale aren’t someone’s old and worn-out cast-offs. The items on sale at estate sales are often things people just couldn’t keep, due to circumstances or downsizing. Go Green! Estate…Read More
35 of the Creepiest Dolls from Estate Sales
Here at EstateSales.org, we’ve been noticing some pretty creepy dolls at estate sales. Why are dolls so creepy? Well, lots of reasons. And whether you agree or not, you’ll probably find at least of a few of these dolls creepy enough to keep you up at night. Just for fun, we thought we’d share a…Read More