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The Ultimate Estate Sale Gift Guide

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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 sales provide opportunities to breathe new life into old items – which cuts down on waste and makes the world a better place! Some estate sale finds need to be fixed up or refurbished,  so if you’re into DIY, getting your hands dirty is half the fun! (Not into DIY? That’s okay, too! Many items at estate sales have rarely or never been used, or else they’ve been treated with love). Either way you’re helping to reuse and recycle!

You Want It? You’ll Find It

Another reason to shop estate sales is that you can find just about anything if you look hard enough: power tools, decorative glass, books, Pyrex, every kind of collectible, vintage fashion, retro appliances, toys, post cards, photographs, video games, perfume bottles, lamps, furniture, fine art – you name it, the list goes on. Just about everything can be sold at an estate sale – including planes, cars, farm equipment, and even land!

The Price is Right

Of course a huge reason to shop estate sales is for the bargains alone. Since you’re not getting items brand new, you’re often able to find pretty good deals (Pro-tip: hit up the estate sales on a Sunday when prices are likely to be lowered).  This way, you’ll have more money to spend on more people. If you’re from a big family or have lots of friends, this is important!

Something for Everyone

Probably what we love most about shopping estate sales is being able to find something special and personalized for every single person on your list – as opposed to something that’s mass manufactured at a big box store (although you can find that stuff at estate sales, too!)

We’ve put together this list of estate sales gift ideas for every special someone in your life. All photos are from actual previous estate sales on EstateSales.org! Happy gifting!

For Mom

  

For Dad

For your hard-to-read father-in-law

 

For your hard-to please mother in law:

For Grandma:

For Grandpa:

 

For your nerdy brother:

For your stylish sister:

For the black sheep:

For your quirky aunt:

For your even quirkier aunt:

 

For your uncle’s man cave:

 

For the cousin who’s a little too excited about The Force Awakens:

For the career college student:

For the hipster:

For the corporate climber:

For your kids:

For their kids:

For the jet-setter:

 

For the musician:

For the foodie:

For the entertainer:

 

For the arts & crafter:

 

For the conspiracy theorist:

For the teacher:

 

What estate sale finds will you be gifting people? Share with us your best estate sale gift ideas – past or present – in the comments below!