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I know what you are talking about. I use EstateSales.net too and it seems the Privately Listed sales are usually done by the family. It really just depends on the people. Just last week I cleaned up big time at one because the son of the deceased knew little about the collectibles market and was just glad to see the stuff going. No matter who is running it, everyone is more open to negotiation on the final day of the sale. I recommend keeping an open mind about them. Personally I prioritize them over the ones run by the collectibles experts.
Slightly off topic: Last weekend I overheard a family member yelling at the estate sale company she had hired because she objected to everything being half off on the last day. She kept telling the person she hired about the prices she had seen online. I was the only shopper in the house. So it’s the third day of the sale and no one is lining up to buy her stuff, even at half off. Had to bite my tongue.
I was a casual buyer on eBay long before I started selling. If I was ever curious about a negative and saw a response from the seller underneath, it always calmed any reservations I had about buying from them. I hope that comforts you a little bit.
Yes, it’s happened to me too. I changed all my listings to “hook and loop” like Clarity did.
Was walking up the driveway of a family-run (not familiar with collectibles market) estate sale. Thought I was 10 minutes early, but they must have opened even earlier. Passed a woman coming out with vintage Pyrex in her hands. I said, “There goes Amish Butterprint.” Sigh.
I agree with Jay. I was recently asked to break up a vintage flatware service for 12 because the person messaging me only needed 6. We’re talking about re-photographing 60 pieces of silverware, which isn’t the easiest. Turned out the service for 12 doesn’t come along very often and it got bid up WAY more than if I had broken it up.
Thank you. I got two messages from her supposedly attaching a photo, but it was just what looked like HTML code or something. I explained that her photos were not coming through, however, if she wanted to mail it back, I would refund her when it was received. So far, nothing. That was a few days ago. Thanks for all the input.
Hi. My mannequin is an XS size as well. I use a clothespin for the larger clothes, especially skirts. I try to make the clothes look like they would on the correct-sized person (not overly fitted or loose, etc.) If anybody is considering a mannequin purchase, I recommend the smaller sizes because larger clothes can be pinned but smaller clothes cannot be stretched.
I almost always buy up shoelaces at estate sales — that way I always have a variety of sizes and colors. I’m never charged more than about 25 cents for them.
I have had lots of 0 feedback best offers not pay. I’ve decided not to accept best offers from them. More than 0 is fine.
Thanks for clearing this up. I had seen these listings when looking up Solds and thought they must be selling drugs because the listings say the shoes are well worn and smelly, yet they are at the highest price of Solds. Glad it’s not drugs!
