When you have a client that needs to sell and wants to get their home empty, remember there is cash in that trash!
Most people tend to think that their dining room set is the most valuable thing in their home, normally because they paid a lot for it back in the 60's or 70's. What they don't understand is that just like in clothing there are fashions in furniture and that set is out of style, and therefore might not bring over $200. We have helped many clients who had more money in old toys, glassware or other items then they would have ever have thought. Many of them have told us that they would have sold the item for $1 at a garage sale. I sold two wind up toys for one man for $650 and $700 (they were from Japan and still had their boxes). I recently sold an old tin wind-up toy for $350 and a 6 inch vase for $390. I have sold a pile of old catalogues for $500 and some ashtrays for $1,800 (there were over 340 of them and many were collectible). The point is you should have someone come in and look the items over to see if any of them might bring some money. Don't just toss the items, their may be cash in that trash.
We provide free consultations, and can sometimes do an auction in as little as 3 to 4 days.
Rob Weiman Auctioneer/Master Electrician
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