{"id":251,"date":"2016-03-24T16:11:34","date_gmt":"2016-03-24T22:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/estatesales.org\/thegoods\/?p=251"},"modified":"2016-09-01T08:48:13","modified_gmt":"2016-09-01T14:48:13","slug":"the-ultimate-estate-sale-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/estatesales.org\/thegoods\/the-ultimate-estate-sale-gift-guide","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Estate Sale Gift Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Estate sales are the world’s best kept secret when it comes to gift\u00a0shopping – and we’ll tell you why. First off, estate sales are different from garage sales or yard sales because\u00a0the things on sale\u00a0aren’t someone’s\u00a0old and\u00a0worn-out\u00a0cast-offs.\u00a0The items\u00a0on sale at estate sales are often\u00a0things people just\u00a0couldn’t keep, due to circumstances or downsizing.<\/p>\n

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Go Green!<\/h3>\n

Estate sales provide\u00a0opportunities to breathe new life into old items –\u00a0which cuts down on waste and makes the world a better place!\u00a0Some estate sale finds need to be fixed up or refurbished, \u00a0so\u00a0if you’re into DIY, getting your hands dirty\u00a0is half the fun!\u00a0(Not into DIY?\u00a0That’s okay, too!\u00a0Many items\u00a0at estate sales have rarely or never been used, or else\u00a0they’ve been treated with love). Either way you’re helping to reuse and recycle!<\/p>\n

You Want It? You’ll Find It<\/h3>\n

Another reason to shop estate sales is that you can find just about anything if you look hard enough: power tools, decorative glass,\u00a0books, Pyrex, every kind of collectible, vintage fashion, retro appliances, toys,\u00a0post cards, photographs, video games, perfume bottles, lamps, furniture, fine art\u00a0– you name it, the list goes on. Just about everything can be\u00a0sold at an estate sale – including planes,\u00a0cars, farm equipment, and even land!<\/p>\n

The Price is Right<\/h3>\n

Of course a huge\u00a0reason 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\u00a0(Pro-tip: hit up the estate sales on a Sunday when prices are likely to be lowered).\u00a0 This way, you’ll have more\u00a0money to spend on more people.\u00a0If you’re from a big family or have lots of friends, this is important!<\/p>\n

Something for Everyone<\/h3>\n

Probably\u00a0what we love most\u00a0about shopping\u00a0estate sales is being able to find something special and personalized\u00a0for every single person\u00a0on 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!)<\/p>\n

We’ve put together this list of estate sales\u00a0gift\u00a0ideas for every\u00a0special someone in your life. All\u00a0photos are from actual previous\u00a0estate sales on EstateSales.org! Happy gifting!<\/p>\n

For Mom<\/h3>\n