{"id":1135,"date":"2016-09-22T14:51:40","date_gmt":"2016-09-22T20:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/estatesales.org\/thegoods\/?p=1135"},"modified":"2016-09-28T10:17:07","modified_gmt":"2016-09-28T16:17:07","slug":"estate-sale-furniture-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/estatesales.org\/thegoods\/estate-sale-furniture-buying-guide","title":{"rendered":"Estate Sale Furniture Buying Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Estate sales are great places to buy big ticket items, like furniture. Not only can you find great deals, you\u2019re bound to run into some unique designer pieces- like midcentury modern<\/a> or well known furniture brands noted\u00a0for quality, like Drexel or Heritage. But don’t go into it blindly! The best finds appear when luck meets preparation, which is why we shared our best tips.<\/p>\n

Check out this guide to finding the best furniture at estate sales.<\/p>\n

Make a Plan<\/h2>\n

Three words of advice: Don\u2019t wing it. Making a plan puts you ahead of the game and when it comes to estate sale shopping you have to outsmart your competition. Check out EstateSales.org<\/a> to find where the sales are happening near you. You can search by your city or zip to easily map out where you\u2019re going to shop.<\/p>\n

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Create a route that makes sense to cut down on extra driving and backtracking. This is also your time to assess the neighborhoods, since some areas are known to have better stuff. Browse the listing photos beforehand so you\u2019ll have an idea of what kind of items\u00a0will be for sale – especially if you’re in the market for furniture.<\/p>\n

Get a Head Start<\/h2>\n

This should go without saying, but the best things come to those who. . . run out and get it before anyone else does. Wake up early. Eat a hearty breakfast. Then hit the road, while your competition is still sipping their morning coffee.<\/p>\n

Bring Cash<\/h2>\n

While many estate sale companies accept debit and credit cards\u2026many of them don\u2019t and some will only after a minimum amount to justify the fee. Be prepared and bring cash instead. Hit up your ATM or bank before heading out, so you don\u2019t have to do it in the middle of estate-sale-ing and lose momentum.<\/p>\n

Pack Smart<\/h2>\n

If you think you can get by with just your twenty dollar bills and your vehicle, think again. If you\u2019re serious about finding furniture at estate sales, you\u2019ll need to be prepared. In addition to your smartphone, this is a good list to start with:<\/p>\n

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