I love that while Jeanine was finding colorful taper candles, Laura was finding brass candlestick holders. 🥰 I also buy broken angels. There is something sweet about them. Aren’t we all a little broken ? 😇
Hi Jeanine (sorry if I misspelled your name), I am done with estate sales as well but for a different reason. Years ago my mother and I would go to estate sales all the time. It was our fun time together. We were able to score lots of nice things when we first moved in to our new home. We had lived in an appartment before for years and didn't have many things. So as years went on, my mother was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's so we almost never went because of her condition. Finally one day I saw a listing for a sale that had two gorgeous lamps that I thought she would love. I showed them to her and she absolutely wanted to go to the sale! The day arrived and we drove 30 minutes to get there. Then we spent another 30 or so minutes in line outside waiting (the weather was very nice that day). Eventually they opened up and the company running the sale was counting people coming in . The lady got to number 10 (it was my mother) and they wouldn't let me in with her! So I start telling the lady, hey my mother has this condition...(so on and so forth), she needs my help. The lady absolutely refused to let me in with her to help my mother!! As we were arguing, My mother suddenly grabbed my hand and had seriously like a death grip on me saying "no I need her, im not leaving her!!! and mom started crying! After traumatizing my mother, the woman had the audacity to say "well then you both stay outside and let someone else in, then when 2 people come out you can go in."😡😡😡 I said no! We were here first! Finally the woman's coworker convinced her to let us both in. Then after all that, the lamps we had wanted to get were sold while we were both trying to get in.😔 I told my mom, no more! We're done. The mental health of both of us is too important. So we just go to yard sales and thrift stores for fun anymore. It's a shame. 😔
At the good estate sales around here, people will start lining up at 2:00-3:00 AM for a sale that opens at 9:00 AM! Some people having the sales are having to hire security because of that. I am not going to get up that early to find high prices on the things that I want. I'm also not willing to fight over things, so I just go later to the sale if I go at all. I don't need any of that stuff that badly. If I really want something, I'll find it online at eBay. Otherwise, I stick with Goodwill and other thrift stores to find things for my booth. I do have a friend that has garage/estate sales for people and she will call me to come first to look. I really appreciate that!!
It's gotten pretty bad here in California, my sister and I were at an estate sale and I was reaching for a set of pyrex bowls and a man just like reached right over me and pushed me out of the way and grabbed them and my sister saw and she screamed and scared the crap out of her. You know it's not fun anymore. People need to be nice and have respect and just stop taking the fun out of it! Be careful ladies.
So I am almost 60 and went to my first estate sale ever recently. I don't resell or collect, I'm just curious and like to find good deals on things I can use. I love to browse estate sale listings online. I saw a sale with loads of big style furnishings, tons of books, etc. And there were LOTS of nicely framed poster prints, including shirtless David Hasselhoff and shirtless Eric Estrada, that I really wanted, just for the kitsch factor. I was #19. I didn't bring a bag. I did see a local UA-camr/reseller and his wife, who were one of the first inside. They made a killing on all the books they got. But The Hoff was $38, too much for kitschy fun. But I did bring home two new boxes of Earl Grey tea. So I went back on the third day/half off day and snatched them up. I went to my 29 year old daughter's place of work with her extra car keys and gently placed The Hoff face up in the back of her hatchback. It took her two days to notice him! Fortunately, I don't seem to get annoyed or anxious, probably because I'm not really looking for loads of stuff. But my kids definitely wouldn't go to one. Such great finds at your sale!
Estate sales are cut throat everywhere now. I have gotten where I rarely go early now unless it is something for my personal collection. Otherwise I wait until the discount day and shop then. Yes, I miss out on items I can resell but so much less stress. Quite often people will miss the littles and I love to sell and ship littles, lol. I am looking forward to you going trash picking as it is fun to see what you find. Here in Colorado you can only throw out bulk once a year in the spring. I am looking forward to hopefully finding me some more large size pots for my garden this year. I just love the whole concept of reusing items.
Here in Massachusetts, estate sales are also very cut throaty. I'm with Jeannine. If I go, I will go after it's started. I also feel that you don't get as good a deal often times, especially for reselling. You guys scored some great finds for sure! 😊
I live in northeastern Pennsylvania (Poconos) and the estate sales are bad here also. I enjoy going to flea markets and garage sales the best. There is a really good flea market right down the road from me, so that is where I find most of my items. It is getting harder to find vintage items at the flea markets, but it is still possible.
Kudos to stepping back from the chaos Jeannine 👍🏻 it’s great to realize when things become too much. You two will continue to create great content that we will all enjoy. 👍🏻
You two are so much fun!! You always pick up the items I would pick up. You both have great taste. For Christmas I ordered myself a huge lot of vintage holiday cup cake toppers, lot's of free standing Halloween ones. Everyone I showed was confused and asked me why I wanted them. lol!! Happy to see you see the value in fun items like that. Nice video.
The way people act nowadays at Estate Sales and the pricing is why I don’t go to stuff like that. I don’t even really do church sales or the Bins because people are A-Holes these days! It is sad because I grew up going to garage sales, flea markets and church sales with my Mom and Great Grandmom. I literally hate that this is how it is now, all the fun has been taken out of it. BTW you are so lucky to have snow ❄️ we have had ZERO this year 😢
This is has not my experience....until today. The sister was MEAN. One lady wanted a price on a huge lot of precious moments figurines, it was a chance to get rid of 35 things in one big lump and they would not come down and was just plain rude about it.
I just found your channel yesterday and I am really enjoying your videos. I am in Ohio and yes I feel that estate sales are cut throat here as well. For example I went to an estate sale a month ago and the announce had posted NO EARLY BIRDS. I arrived about 30 minutes early because I didn't know where it was and wanted to make sure I got there on time. So I knew I would just wait in the car until it opened. After sitting 15 minutes I notice a guy came out of the house with his arms full of items! I spoke to the guy and said I didn't know they opened early since it said no early birds and he told me well we are friends of the family. I decided I was going to ask if it was ok to go in, I was 15 minutes early by then. The woman said yes it was fine and another woman followed me in. I asked the seller where the room was with the Christmas items and as she was telling me the woman behind me barges right in front of me and went into the room quickly. So I was a bit miffed by that. I went into the room and I decided I better act fast and get what I an and put it in my bag. So I pulled some items and put them into my bag. The room was small and boxes of items were everywhere. So I pulled a box out and I was bending down going through the ornaments and finding the knee hugging elves and putting them in my bag. Then that woman that cut in front of me bends down and grabs a green knee hugging elf out of my hand!!!! She said I don't have this color and you found all those other ones and she took it from me!!! I was shocked!!! I'm 58 years old and I didn't want to say anything or start a fight in this crazy society we live in! But let me tell you had that been done to me when I was in my 20's or 30's I would have told that woman exactly what was on my mind and took it back from her! I never backed down from anything when I was younger, I always stood my ground. lol
I so agree about the cutthroat stuff. Our Goodwill has senior discount day on Wednesdays. There are some people, like me, who come every Wed. but are so RUDE. I've been pushed, cut in front of, given the evil eye and I even saw one of these ladies take a toy dinosaur (that was really not worth anything) out of the hands of an old lady. That day, I lost it. I told the manager to please DO SOMETHING about those particular ladies. Of course, they didn't. So, when I see them, I go look at something else. My peace just ain't worth losing over something at Goodwill.
I can’t believe y’all’s luck with those beautiful candles and brass holders! Amazing score! You will have to share pictures of all the thrifted items for the wedding at the event, fun!
OH MY GOODNESS, Y'ALL! I'm the same way! This is why I love you all!! You are genuine and you don't pretend to be anything other than yourselves! Thanks for being good humans!❤
#Replay …. I felt the intensity of the entry to the sale …. Laura zipping through the rooms heading to the basement …. I think if I were there I would feel anxious ( not in a good way) but great job filming and letting us see just how quick and crazy it can be. On another note …I can’t wait to see the DYI stuff for the wedding …and way to go on getting those candle holders !! You girls make me smile ..
Im so with you on the cut throat part of estate sales. I call those shoppers "vultures"! Its anxiety inducing to say the least. Im in Mass. Near the NH border and lately have chosen not to attend estate sales for that very reason. Love your videos I have learned so much from you both.
I’m the same way..I stopped going at openings awhile ago because of the extremely rude people. I’m a collector and hobby reseller like you guys but I’m not willing to fight for stuff like that. I enjoy the relaxed surprise treasure finding more. Sad that some ppl have to ruin it for others but like you said- I guess that’s just how it is. I really enjoy your videos!
I have stopped attending estate sales on the first day for the exact same reasons you speak of. The frenzy is way too nerve wracking for me personally. My stomach was literally in knots just watching your footage. What I have found is that things do get missed in the mayhem. Here in Maryland, the last day of the sale usually offers great discounts and I have still found some treasures. Love your channel and your content.
I always go the last day, very rarely go the first day. Prices in my area on the first day are usually retail or better and are firm. I often find great things on the last day and prices are 50 - 75% off then.
Haaay Gurls, I'm from the Pacific Northwest--specifically The Greater Portland / Vancouver Metro Area. We have sooo sooo many estate sales here that I just don't see to many issues. Sometimes with the Vintage clothing--not T-shirts. As a matter of fact--there are many times I go to the sales on the last day and it doesn't even look as if people have been there. I'm sorry it has goten to the point that you no longer enjoy them. Maybe if you approach them as just a fun time out it won't be so bad. Great--Amazing finds love it all 💕❤👩🌾
Yay Janine good job you went out! I totally get it about zooming in on those blurry photos that people take for their sales. Desperately looking for any familiar desirable object, it’s a blast! What a great hobby right? Love your videos :-)❤oh Boy, when people think they can just pop all their stuff out in their house at above retail prices and people will buy it. They have no clue what we go through to sell our products.
Older than the newer ones or newer than the older ones. Makes sense to me 😊 Love seeing what you pick up! Great items for your wedding too! Can’t wait to see it all come together ❤
I’ve literally been body checked at a sale. Some people are so rude. I don’t go to estate sales anymore. I prefer thrift stores, rummage sales and garage sales. I volunteer at a fundraising rummage sale several times per year. If people are rude, they don’t get to come back. Love your videos!!
Great finds for your wedding! Those candles were such gorgeous colors, and how great to find so many holders at the same sale as well. I understand your thoughts on estate sales. As you mentioned, I often opt to go later on the first day, or even on the second day.
It is so exciting to watch your experience with estate sales! The ones here in Utah that I've been to are mainly family run and oftentimes labelled as "estate sales" but are really glorified yard sales or moving sales.
I literally love you girls soo much!! I think of you whenever I’m at a sale! I got the chance to meet a woman and shop her collection of vintage Xmas! I was literally thinking of u both the entire time!
I’m with Janine…there are too many people out there willing to duke it out over the vintage stuff. I’d much rather stay in my own lane at the thrift store! Great buys tho…I’m glad you took us with you! ❤
Great pick ups ladies. I loved the ceramic NOEL at one of the sales. I would of bought that. I love the estate sale videos due the amount of things that are for sale. Don't be discouraged Jeannine. Luck of the draw with who is at the sale at the time.
Estate sales are addicting. I am an adrenaline junkie so I am all in. However, I have to remind myself, this is not the last estate sale that I will go to in my lifetime. I try to be kind and generous. But it can get hairy in just a matter of seconds! I enjoy watching you so much!
Wow! Awesome stuff, you two! I don't think I've ever been to an estate sale that had a list. And. I'm pretty sure I've never been to one right when they start. I've been late to everything since I was born.😂 I was supposed to be a New Year's baby, but I didn't show up until the 21st.😊
I had a set of those brass candle holders when they where new. I really liked the look of them, but, the part that holds the candle is shallow and the candles fall out easily. If you choose to use them, please be sure to secure the candles in some way better than I did. I'm so happy to know that you two are getting married. I always enjoy your videos, Thank you for all the things you share in these videos.
Just drip some melted wax into the Candle holder , then put the Candle in and hold it in place for a few seconds until it sticks into place. Easy!! None of this is for me, sorry. Seems like a lot of stress just to buy tat. I'm lucky enough to live in Europe where I can visit Antique Stores, Markets, etc, and purchase beautiful items from hundreds of years ago, so this is not my Style ( I love beautiful Glassware, Vases, Pictures, Mirrors and Chandeliers, thats my ♥ .Its great we're all different, hey?) Plus, I'd hate all the rudeness of the grabbing and pushing , it's not worth the raised Blood Pressure, and Stress . Mental Health is too important. Be Safe and Healthy girls x
My friend went to an estate sale and purchased a wicker sofa. She paid for it and went to get her vehicle to load it. When she returned, someone else was loading the sofa in their vehicle!
Sorry, people are so rude! I live in Ohio and my husband and I love to go to flea markets,garage sales, and estate sales. Yes some can be ridiculously cut throat. I hate that aspect of it also 😒
Love your haul! You can form a wing on your Angel planter with Millie putt epoxy, or air dry clay. There’s UA-cam video on repairing or building up broken ceramic pieces. I think the garage sales, yard sales, estate sales, goodwill, are the sign of the times people want the max dollars for their items. Even thrift stores now! Everything is expensive now with people’s sales, it takes the fun out now. I stopped now, because it’s been that way for me , I’ve noticed, for a year now, so I’ve basically quit going to them. Good luck if you can still find deals & thanks for sharing! Try rummage sales! Last best hope for cheap prices! Enjoyed see what you got!
Hi Ladies, Halloween will be here before we know it! So many nice things, especially the candle sticks. As a child of the 50’s and my daughter a child of the 80’s, enjoy your enthusiasm over all vintage toys, holiday items, etc. Almost forgot, the angel is beautiful! Think you said it was from 1958 - that is the year my sister was born.
Here in North Carolina, yes, estate sales are the same! Cutthroat! I typically go on the second day when people are calmer and prices are lower. I like to look at the home and imagine what that person’s life was like, and create a narrative based on what I see. Many blessings on your wedding, L and J!
Wow! People were brutal at that estate sale. I couldn’t shop like that. Seems disrespectful. I can see why it was overwhelming. I live in a retirement community and love our annual garage sale. Always good finds in a more friendly atmosphere. I always had Halloween birthday parties in the 60/70s and we had those cake toppers. I’m always hunting for them now, so fun tagging along with you!
Oh my gosh I totally understand what you both mean! It’s definitely very cut throat here in CA. For really great finds you have to be there early to sign up. And people push, shove and run and grab anything they see. I just went to an estate sale on Saturday and oh gosh…I was over it. But I did find the items that I wanted. It’s definitely a tough world!
Sounds like CA is similar to the NY NJ area. It just isn’t fun when you feel like you’re in a race to the finish line. Happy to hear that you were able to still find items ❤️❤️
I have only been to two estate sale. My first one wasn’t to bad. It was while I was visiting my cousin. Found a few things. But, what I wanted I waited till the final day and got it for half off. The other was near my home here in the DFW area. I went early wasn’t aware I had to get a number but someone helped me and I was 11 in line. I was after some ornaments that were not vintage. But, they matches some I already had and wanted to replace some that I had broken. And also picked a few other things. The experience was not bad this has been over a year ago. I haven’t gone to another since. But, want to do it again. I enjoy y’all’s estate sale shopping. Sometimes I wish I was there to join y’all. But, I get you about the cut throat thing and rudeness. I kinda think people have gotten wind of popular vintage stuff out of nowhere. Keep doing what y’all do!!
I don't need anything bad enough to line up for hours before it even opens. People want bargains not antique store prices at estate sales/garage sales/Goodwill, etc.
The estate sale company I work for doesn't hand out numbers. You can get there early and line up but otherwise, when we open, we open to everybody. We have had people lined up as early as 6am. You have to be quick for some highly desired items that are advertised, but it's mostly very polite with no drama thank goodness.
I like when you guys go to estate sales and you found some amazing things I completely understand I don’t like the fight either this is suppose to be fun also
Great video, awesome vintage finds! I love the spun cotton duck/chick heads and adorable flocked duckies! I'm not a hard-core, early morning estate-sale shopper. I might be if I were more invested in reselling. I'd rather arrive an hour or two after the sale starts, or even go the second day. If I had to deal with frantic, grabby shoppers I think that would make it too stressful and not fun anymore.
I live in Florida (Space Coast), haven't been to any sales in awhile. I prefer the antique malls, charity and small thrift stores. I'm not a reseller, have been trying to downsize the last few years actually. After losing my parents and father-in-law within 5 years and having to go through their things I realized I can't keep it all for my kids and family to deal with. But I love to look, and can't deal with ppl acting rude. It's hard these days to see the prices going through the roof, so many great memories of thrifting with my mom before it was the "thing" to do. Not like it used to be, basically like everything anymore.🤷♀️ I'm looking forward to your curb pick ups. Nice and calm. (Unless your looking for a pyrex lid😉). 💗💗
I’m in SW Michigan. I’m not a reseller. I took a vacation day from my 9-5 job to go to the 1st day of an estate sale for the vintage Christmas. I couldn’t believe how pushy people were and how people just reached over you or above you. I got what I wanted but waited in line for 3 hours before the sale begun so I could.
Good to know I'm not the only collector to buy damaged items. A few weeks ago I scored a grail item, Miss Priss cookie jar, at an estate sale. They had he marked at 130 but he accepted my offer of 50 because she did have damage. Also scored the Miss Priss jam jar without the lid or spoon for 15. I enjoy your videos and whatnot sales. Keep on finding cool stuff.
That first estate sale in Randolph has been held MANY times. I went to one last year where it was run by an estate sale company (with the family in the house overseeing it as well) and I've seen it advertised with different names two other times. Amazing to see that their high prices were still on the same items that have been there since last fall! Including those Star Wars, Smurfs and the Strawberry Shortcake items. The second estate sale company is notorious for some rough/cutthroat sales...a guy fell through the ceiling in one of theirs I was at!!!
Well since we frequent the same sales - like #2 Garden Estate sales - who I personally really like- it gives me anxiety - most of the times. I also takes breaks after a tough experience. But Garden State owners really are the most fair and I follow them around. Great score on the HH Thanks
LI NY… I’m only just learning.. I went in and wanted all the popcorn decorations.. I took them and they were bulky so a lady running the sale said she was in charge of that room and to leave a pile by her.. well I went to look in the rest of the house and saw someone upstairs carrying ALL OF MY STUFF!.. I went back downstairs and all she had to say was I’m sorry!!!.. I got some back but not the 2 I mainly went for they were sold and GONE!! I was so angry.. lesson learned!!!! Never leave your stuff with anyone!!
Ah man, so sorry to hear that happen!! That’s the worse, and totally not fair :(. I (Laura) will sling a giant ikea bag on my shoulder because of this exact reason!
that santa sleigh is irwin from the 40-50s i have 5 of them& celluloid good find oh my heart the valentine!!! & that yellow bunny & bag of little bunny heads what a great sale!! that nativity is wonderful!!
I used to do estate sales in New Orleans often, until I saw firsthand how jerky resellers/dealers can be. They're pushy, grabby, and rude. Now I'll do it occasionally, and only later in the day or on the last day. The last one I went to on the 1st day was ridiculous. People literally ran in and shoved people out of their way to get at stuff. No thanks. I'm done. I don't need anything that badly that I have to ruin someone else's day to get it.
Keep the tapering candles in the freezer until you want to use them. They will burn slower. If you have candle wax melted in or on a container, stick them in the freezer over night or longer and the wax will chip or break off. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT !!! ONLY USE PAPER BAGS!!! Oh yeah, if you candle wax spilled on cloth, take a couple paper bags put one flattened bag on an ironing board put the cloth with the wax on the paper bag. Then put a second paper bag on top of the cloth with the wax on it. Be sure your iron's on high iron the top paper bag moving the bag and cloth around until all of the wax that was on the cloth is no longer on the cloth.
First time watching your videos and now a new subscriber. Thoroughly entertained and I learned a few good pointers. Looking forward to watching more vlogs.😊
I'm from South Jersey and the estate sales have changed since pre Covid times. They have become way more cut throat and the prices have skyrocketed out of control. Of course living in such a densely populated state, means there are many estate sales but there is also a lot of competition and a lot of resellers.
Sometimes I prefer to go later in the sale. I can hang with the best of them but who needs the stress. I find people tend to get aggressive at the GW bins at times too. I still find all sorts of good stuff & don’t have to knock someone down to get it.
Yes. In my area it can be cut throat. I try not to go too early. Especially I remember one time I was looking at some big outdoor flower pots. And a so call friend/acquaintance of my husband's just nudged in front of me and grabbed the flower pot. I made the comment I was looking at that...and he just made a comment like 1st come 1st serve The kicker was he is always trying to run for some public office but never gets elected. Anyway that is my banter. Congratulations on y'all haul.
Ladies, I enjoy your videos. I think of you often with a smile on my face when, as I call it, I'm out looking for "the rose amongst the thorns." I would like to suggest you visit the southern states where (what I see you like) is a dime a dozen. Happy hunting....
Love the celluloid ornaments. I have bought a couple but have a snowman from back in the 50s. I want more of the little candles we bought for about 20 cents in the 50s and 60s. It's hard to find the ones like we used to have. I don't want a bunch of choir singers.
Here in Alabama people will be in line 2 hours before the sale begins. First hour everything is gone and most items are priced at eBay amounts. Very little digger sales in my area.
I have stopped going to estate sales because the parking is so bad. Here in N E Pennsylvania we do not have to get a number it’s first come first in. People do line up at 4:30 and 5:am. I prefer to go to the antique malls , you can find great stuff at good prices and still make a decent profit plus I feel I am supporting other people this way.
I am also a reseller, but it's not my main job. I like to go to estate sales on the sale day unless there is something specific I want. It can be so competitive in the mornings and usually I don't feel like it's worth the rush for me. I feel if you have a good eye, you can still get good things in the sale day and the profit will be better. It comes down to many factors though, like what your resell outlet is (brick and mortar vs online) and what you specialize in if anything, and where you sell and buy, and the price range of your customer. Collecting is also different because price considerations are different than for resell. Basically start going a bit later until you see something you have to have that is worth the rush and waking up early. And remember in those digger sales going later can be good because things get uncovered as people buy and move things around. Good stuff gets missed all the time.
Since covid, all estate sales in my area are now online auction......You will pay up for the good things, but I've been able to make it work so far. Waiting for yard sales to start! (NW IOWA)
I know just how you feel,I use to love all sales, estate, rummage and yard .it's all cut throat,people grabbing things out of your hands,you have to go much earlier then the actual sale just to have a chance.Im not a reseller so I go after the crowd and sometimes not at all.I started with my mom over 50 years ago ,she is no longer here so it's not that much fun anymore.Just take a step back and relax don't let it bother you,it will get better.😊
Looks about the same as here in Southern CA 🤣 My most viewed video here on UA-cam is one from an estate sale where my friend’s car was keyed over a Pyrex bowl… so yeah it can be pretty crazy out here. That was a sale with hundreds of people, though and some (including my friend) camped out for over a day in line. There was even a fist fight between some men in the middle of the night. No “stuff” is worth all that for me and usually I stroll in after the sales have already started. If there’s one that looks epic, I’ll go get in line early but it has to be one of those once in a lifetime kinds of sales for me to deal with those kinds of crowds. And even then I usually go with the intent of just making an awesome video and hopefully being able to grab some stuff, too, because I know it’s soooo competitive.
I had to teach my husband to “divide and conquer” at estate sales. He doesn’t really like doing them, but tolerates them for me. I also have to prep him on what he is looking for. 😂 vintage for the win! You two found some amazing items!
Omg the corsage was awesome we used to wear them at Christmas when I was a kid they are hard to find at sales anymore . I agree the cutthroat of sales sucks majorly
Yes! Used to be so fun few years ago. Not anymore. Now if I'm number 8, 30 people are ahead of me. How is that. The items I'm interested in are usually gone by the time I get in the door. I don't get numbers anymore, no point. I just go after all the greedy grabbers get in the door. Just don't stress. Prices are very high and I just decided to look for the little things the "frenzy" people overlooked. But I just don't do the estate sales as much anymore. Too much shady stuff going on.
Definitely cut throat here in Houston. If you want something good you need to be there at least 2 hours before. We don’t have the sign up sheets here anymore. Years ago we did. But it’s the same here. Can understand not wanting to deal with the snatch and grab people. But I enjoy it when y’all do go to the sales. Y’all find some great stuff.
I love that while Jeanine was finding colorful taper candles, Laura was finding brass candlestick holders. 🥰 I also buy broken angels. There is something sweet about them. Aren’t we all a little broken ? 😇
When I read this response I thought of you....then I looked at the author and it was!!
@@joancreekmore5754 Hello my friend ! If I’m really really lucky someone ( Joan ) will gift me a broken Angel. Thank you again❣️😇
Danggitt SM, you know you're right!
You are so right about that. We are all a little broken. But who wants to be perfect anyway?
Hi Jeanine (sorry if I misspelled your name), I am done with estate sales as well but for a different reason. Years ago my mother and I would go to estate sales all the time. It was our fun time together. We were able to score lots of nice things when we first moved in to our new home. We had lived in an appartment before for years and didn't have many things. So as years went on, my mother was diagnosed with dementia alzheimer's so we almost never went because of her condition. Finally one day I saw a listing for a sale that had two gorgeous lamps that I thought she would love. I showed them to her and she absolutely wanted to go to the sale! The day arrived and we drove 30 minutes to get there. Then we spent another 30 or so minutes in line outside waiting (the weather was very nice that day). Eventually they opened up and the company running the sale was counting people coming in . The lady got to number 10 (it was my mother) and they wouldn't let me in with her! So I start telling the lady, hey my mother has this condition...(so on and so forth), she needs my help. The lady absolutely refused to let me in with her to help my mother!! As we were arguing, My mother suddenly grabbed my hand and had seriously like a death grip on me saying "no I need her, im not leaving her!!! and mom started crying! After traumatizing my mother, the woman had the audacity to say "well then you both stay outside and let someone else in, then when 2 people come out you can go in."😡😡😡
I said no! We were here first!
Finally the woman's coworker convinced her to let us both in. Then after all that, the lamps we had wanted to get were sold while we were both trying to get in.😔 I told my mom, no more! We're done. The mental health of both of us is too important.
So we just go to yard sales and thrift stores for fun anymore. It's a shame. 😔
This makes me sad sorry you had to go through that ❤❤❤
At the good estate sales around here, people will start lining up at 2:00-3:00 AM for a sale that opens at 9:00 AM! Some people having the sales are having to hire security because of that. I am not going to get up that early to find high prices on the things that I want. I'm also not willing to fight over things, so I just go later to the sale if I go at all. I don't need any of that stuff that badly. If I really want something, I'll find it online at eBay. Otherwise, I stick with Goodwill and other thrift stores to find things for my booth. I do have a friend that has garage/estate sales for people and she will call me to come first to look. I really appreciate that!!
That was a Christmas coursage that was worn in the 40s 50s 60s on our coats ...I am 75 and my mom and I wore these 💕
It's gotten pretty bad here in California, my sister and I were at an estate sale and I was reaching for a set of pyrex bowls and a man just like reached right over me and pushed me out of the way and grabbed them and my sister saw and she screamed and scared the crap out of her. You know it's not fun anymore. People need to be nice and have respect and just stop taking the fun out of it! Be careful ladies.
If that was my sale, I would've asked the person who pushed you to leave. I don't dog that rudeness, plain greed
Happened to me. Art work
Put his hands in front of my face took it off the wall ! NE Pennsylvania!
So I am almost 60 and went to my first estate sale ever recently. I don't resell or collect, I'm just curious and like to find good deals on things I can use. I love to browse estate sale listings online. I saw a sale with loads of big style furnishings, tons of books, etc. And there were LOTS of nicely framed poster prints, including shirtless David Hasselhoff and shirtless Eric Estrada, that I really wanted, just for the kitsch factor. I was #19. I didn't bring a bag. I did see a local UA-camr/reseller and his wife, who were one of the first inside. They made a killing on all the books they got. But The Hoff was $38, too much for kitschy fun. But I did bring home two new boxes of Earl Grey tea. So I went back on the third day/half off day and snatched them up. I went to my 29 year old daughter's place of work with her extra car keys and gently placed The Hoff face up in the back of her hatchback. It took her two days to notice him! Fortunately, I don't seem to get annoyed or anxious, probably because I'm not really looking for loads of stuff. But my kids definitely wouldn't go to one. Such great finds at your sale!
Estate sales are cut throat everywhere now. I have gotten where I rarely go early now unless it is something for my personal collection. Otherwise I wait until the discount day and shop then. Yes, I miss out on items I can resell but so much less stress. Quite often people will miss the littles and I love to sell and ship littles, lol. I am looking forward to you going trash picking as it is fun to see what you find. Here in Colorado you can only throw out bulk once a year in the spring. I am looking forward to hopefully finding me some more large size pots for my garden this year. I just love the whole concept of reusing items.
Here in Massachusetts, estate sales are also very cut throaty. I'm with Jeannine. If I go, I will go after it's started. I also feel that you don't get as good a deal often times, especially for reselling. You guys scored some great finds for sure! 😊
I live in northeastern Pennsylvania (Poconos) and the estate sales are bad here also. I enjoy going to flea markets and garage sales the best. There is a really good flea market right down the road from me, so that is where I find most of my items. It is getting harder to find vintage items at the flea markets, but it is still possible.
Jeanine, you had me at the opening shot with you looking out at the snow covered landscape in a very grumpy way....made me laugh 🤣
happy st Patrick's day ladies!! those cats were so overpriced, so glad you were able to get them for much less than asking!
Kudos to stepping back from the chaos Jeannine 👍🏻 it’s great to realize when things become too much. You two will continue to create great content that we will all enjoy. 👍🏻
You two are so much fun!! You always pick up the items I would pick up. You both have great taste. For Christmas I ordered myself a huge lot of vintage holiday cup cake toppers, lot's of free standing Halloween ones. Everyone I showed was confused and asked me why I wanted them. lol!! Happy to see you see the value in fun items like that. Nice video.
The way people act nowadays at Estate Sales and the pricing is why I don’t go to stuff like that. I don’t even really do church sales or the Bins because people are A-Holes these days! It is sad because I grew up going to garage sales, flea markets and church sales with my Mom and Great Grandmom. I literally hate that this is how it is now, all the fun has been taken out of it. BTW you are so lucky to have snow ❄️ we have had ZERO this year 😢
This is has not my experience....until today. The sister was MEAN. One lady wanted a price on a huge lot of precious moments figurines, it was a chance to get rid of 35 things in one big lump and they would not come down and was just plain rude about it.
I just found your channel yesterday and I am really enjoying your videos. I am in Ohio and yes I feel that estate sales are cut throat here as well. For example I went to an estate sale a month ago and the announce had posted NO EARLY BIRDS. I arrived about 30 minutes early because I didn't know where it was and wanted to make sure I got there on time. So I knew I would just wait in the car until it opened. After sitting 15 minutes I notice a guy came out of the house with his arms full of items! I spoke to the guy and said I didn't know they opened early since it said no early birds and he told me well we are friends of the family. I decided I was going to ask if it was ok to go in, I was 15 minutes early by then. The woman said yes it was fine and another woman followed me in. I asked the seller where the room was with the Christmas items and as she was telling me the woman behind me barges right in front of me and went into the room quickly. So I was a bit miffed by that. I went into the room and I decided I better act fast and get what I an and put it in my bag. So I pulled some items and put them into my bag. The room was small and boxes of items were everywhere. So I pulled a box out and I was bending down going through the ornaments and finding the knee hugging elves and putting them in my bag. Then that woman that cut in front of me bends down and grabs a green knee hugging elf out of my hand!!!! She said I don't have this color and you found all those other ones and she took it from me!!! I was shocked!!! I'm 58 years old and I didn't want to say anything or start a fight in this crazy society we live in! But let me tell you had that been done to me when I was in my 20's or 30's I would have told that woman exactly what was on my mind and took it back from her! I never backed down from anything when I was younger, I always stood my ground. lol
I so agree about the cutthroat stuff. Our Goodwill has senior discount day on Wednesdays. There are some people, like me, who come every Wed. but are so RUDE. I've been pushed, cut in front of, given the evil eye and I even saw one of these ladies take a toy dinosaur (that was really not worth anything) out of the hands of an old lady. That day, I lost it. I told the manager to please DO SOMETHING about those particular ladies. Of course, they didn't. So, when I see them, I go look at something else. My peace just ain't worth losing over something at Goodwill.
It’s like childbirth you forget the pain lol
I can’t believe y’all’s luck with those beautiful candles and brass holders! Amazing score! You will have to share pictures of all the thrifted items for the wedding at the event, fun!
OH MY GOODNESS, Y'ALL! I'm the same way! This is why I love you all!! You are genuine and you don't pretend to be anything other than yourselves! Thanks for being good humans!❤
Oh..and that nativity..unique
"A dramatic entrance for three wise men" 🤣🤣
#Replay …. I felt the intensity of the entry to the sale …. Laura zipping through the rooms heading to the basement …. I think if I were there I would feel anxious ( not in a good way) but great job filming and letting us see just how quick and crazy it can be. On another note …I can’t wait to see the DYI stuff for the wedding …and way to go on getting those candle holders !! You girls make me smile ..
Im so with you on the cut throat part of estate sales. I call those shoppers "vultures"! Its anxiety inducing to say the least. Im in Mass. Near the NH border and lately have chosen not to attend estate sales for that very reason. Love your videos I have learned so much from you both.
Hope your big trash pick up happens this Spring sometime! I love the stuff you find at the crubside trash!
Thanks so much! Going this weekend! We hope people are leaving it all out on the curb 😂
I’m the same way..I stopped going at openings awhile ago because of the extremely rude people. I’m a collector and hobby reseller like you guys but I’m not willing to fight for stuff like that. I enjoy the relaxed surprise treasure finding more. Sad that some ppl have to ruin it for others but like you said- I guess that’s just how it is. I really enjoy your videos!
Heck yea. Just the antics lining up send me into a Frenzie. And I'm talking church sales. Lol
I have stopped attending estate sales on the first day for the exact same reasons you speak of. The frenzy is way too nerve wracking for me personally. My stomach was literally in knots just watching your footage. What I have found is that things do get missed in the mayhem. Here in Maryland, the last day of the sale usually offers great discounts and I have still found some treasures. Love your channel and your content.
I always go the last day, very rarely go the first day. Prices in my area on the first day are usually retail or better and are firm. I often find great things on the last day and prices are 50 - 75% off then.
Haaay Gurls, I'm from the Pacific Northwest--specifically The Greater Portland / Vancouver Metro Area. We have sooo sooo many estate sales here that I just don't see to many issues. Sometimes with the Vintage clothing--not T-shirts. As a matter of fact--there are many times I go to the sales on the last day and it doesn't even look as if people have been there. I'm sorry it has goten to the point that you no longer enjoy them. Maybe if you approach them as just a fun time out it won't be so bad. Great--Amazing finds love it all 💕❤👩🌾
Omg! I was at that Estate Sale too!. One day I am sure i will run into you both! So excited. Love the digger sales too.
Omg. That Relpo Valentine girl planter! She is worth $. And so cute. I was yelling NO!! Pick it up. LOL
Fun video!!
Yay Janine good job you went out! I totally get it about zooming in on those blurry photos that people take for their sales. Desperately looking for any familiar desirable object, it’s a blast! What a great hobby right? Love your videos :-)❤oh Boy, when people think they can just pop all their stuff out in their house at above retail prices and people will buy it. They have no clue what we go through to sell our products.
Congratulations on your upcoming marriage. Very happy for you both.
Older than the newer ones or newer than the older ones. Makes sense to me 😊 Love seeing what you pick up! Great items for your wedding too! Can’t wait to see it all come together ❤
I’ve literally been body checked at a sale. Some people are so rude. I don’t go to estate sales anymore. I prefer thrift stores, rummage sales and garage sales. I volunteer at a fundraising rummage sale several times per year. If people are rude, they don’t get to come back.
Love your videos!!
Great finds for your wedding! Those candles were such gorgeous colors, and how great to find so many holders at the same sale as well. I understand your thoughts on estate sales. As you mentioned, I often opt to go later on the first day, or even on the second day.
It is so exciting to watch your experience with estate sales! The ones here in Utah that I've been to are mainly family run and oftentimes labelled as "estate sales" but are really glorified yard sales or moving sales.
I literally love you girls soo much!! I think of you whenever I’m at a sale! I got the chance to meet a woman and shop her collection of vintage Xmas! I was literally thinking of u both the entire time!
I’m with Janine…there are too many people out there willing to duke it out over the vintage stuff. I’d much rather stay in my own lane at the thrift store! Great buys tho…I’m glad you took us with you! ❤
Y'all are so great, so authentic and witty - I love your videos! I always learn something new from you two!
Thank you so much, such a sweet comment! We really appreciate it ❤️❤️❤️
Great pick ups ladies.
I loved the ceramic NOEL at one of the sales. I would of bought that. I love the estate sale videos due the amount of things that are for sale. Don't be discouraged Jeannine. Luck of the draw with who is at the sale at the time.
Estate sales are addicting. I am an adrenaline junkie so I am all in. However, I have to remind myself, this is not the last estate sale that I will go to in my lifetime. I try to be kind and generous. But it can get hairy in just a matter of seconds! I enjoy watching you so much!
First time to see you. Loved to see that Tums case. I remember my Dad had one. I'm 72. ❤
Wow! Awesome stuff, you two! I don't think I've ever been to an estate sale that had a list. And. I'm pretty sure I've never been to one right when they start. I've been late to everything since I was born.😂 I was supposed to be a New Year's baby, but I didn't show up until the 21st.😊
I had a set of those brass candle holders when they where new. I really liked the look of them, but, the part that holds the candle is shallow and the candles fall out easily. If you choose to use them, please be sure to secure the candles in some way better than I did. I'm so happy to know that you two are getting married. I always enjoy your videos, Thank you for all the things you share in these videos.
Just drip some melted wax into the Candle holder , then put the Candle in and hold it in place for a few seconds until it sticks into place. Easy!!
None of this is for me, sorry. Seems like a lot of stress just to buy tat. I'm lucky enough to live in Europe where I can visit Antique Stores, Markets, etc, and purchase beautiful items from hundreds of years ago, so this is not my Style ( I love beautiful Glassware, Vases, Pictures, Mirrors and Chandeliers, thats my ♥ .Its great we're all different, hey?)
Plus, I'd hate all the rudeness of the grabbing and pushing , it's not worth the raised Blood Pressure, and Stress . Mental Health is too important. Be Safe and Healthy girls x
My friend went to an estate sale and purchased a wicker sofa. She paid for it and went to get her vehicle to load it. When she returned, someone else was loading the sofa in their vehicle!
Love when you find vintage Halloween 🎃 Halloween is my fav holiday! Love your channel and your estate finds !
Sorry, people are so rude! I live in Ohio and my husband and I love to go to flea markets,garage sales, and estate sales. Yes some can be ridiculously cut throat. I hate that aspect of it also 😒
Two things I hate about estate sales if they dont price stuff and overpriced sales...if a company has an sell its overpriced I wont go back.
Love your haul! You can form a wing on your Angel planter with Millie putt epoxy, or air dry clay. There’s UA-cam video on repairing or building up broken ceramic pieces. I think the garage sales, yard sales, estate sales, goodwill, are the sign of the times people want the max dollars for their items. Even thrift stores now! Everything is expensive now with people’s sales, it takes the fun out now. I stopped now, because it’s been that way for me , I’ve noticed, for a year now, so I’ve basically quit going to them. Good luck if you can still find deals & thanks for sharing! Try rummage sales! Last best hope for cheap prices! Enjoyed see what you got!
You two are great I learn so much !! Don’t stop now !! Lol
Congrates your planning your wedding!!!
Thank you we really appreciate it! ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Ladies, Halloween will be here before we know it! So many nice things, especially the candle sticks. As a child of the 50’s and my daughter a child of the 80’s, enjoy your enthusiasm over all vintage toys, holiday items, etc. Almost forgot, the angel is beautiful! Think you said it was from 1958 - that is the year my sister was born.
Here in North Carolina, yes, estate sales are the same! Cutthroat! I typically go on the second day when people are calmer and prices are lower. I like to look at the home and imagine what that person’s life was like, and create a narrative based on what I see. Many blessings on your wedding, L and J!
Wow! People were brutal at that estate sale. I couldn’t shop like that. Seems disrespectful. I can see why it was overwhelming. I live in a retirement community and love our annual garage sale. Always good finds in a more friendly atmosphere. I always had Halloween birthday parties in the 60/70s and we had those cake toppers. I’m always hunting for them now, so fun tagging along with you!
Oh my gosh I totally understand what you both mean! It’s definitely very cut throat here in CA. For really great finds you have to be there early to sign up. And people push, shove and run and grab anything they see. I just went to an estate sale on Saturday and oh gosh…I was over it. But I did find the items that I wanted. It’s definitely a tough world!
Sounds like CA is similar to the NY NJ area. It just isn’t fun when you feel like you’re in a race to the finish line. Happy to hear that you were able to still find items ❤️❤️
I have only been to two estate sale. My first one wasn’t to bad. It was while I was visiting my cousin. Found a few things. But, what I wanted I waited till the final day and got it for half off.
The other was near my home here in the DFW area. I went early wasn’t aware I had to get a number but someone helped me and I was 11 in line. I was after some ornaments that were not vintage. But, they matches some I already had and wanted to replace some that I had broken. And also picked a few other things.
The experience was not bad this has been over a year ago. I haven’t gone to another since. But, want to do it again.
I enjoy y’all’s estate sale shopping. Sometimes I wish I was there to join y’all. But, I get you about the cut throat thing and rudeness. I kinda think people have gotten wind of popular vintage stuff out of nowhere.
Keep doing what y’all do!!
I've been looking for old lil flocked chicks! So cool!
I don't need anything bad enough to line up for hours before it even opens. People want bargains not antique store prices at estate sales/garage sales/Goodwill, etc.
The estate sale company I work for doesn't hand out numbers. You can get there early and line up but otherwise, when we open, we open to everybody. We have had people lined up as early as 6am. You have to be quick for some highly desired items that are advertised, but it's mostly very polite with no drama thank goodness.
I'm enjoying your excitement and joy when talking about your upcoming wedding. When is the big day?
First time here, loved all the things you picked up and sharing the information on the pieces you got. Thanks!
Have a great wedding 💒
Thanks for watching!! 🥰
I wanted to go for that halloween noisemaker but decided not to go. Glad you guys ended up with made my day!
I totally understand. I couldn't deal with the animals at the Sales. It's like the vultures on prey. It's not worth it to me. ✨️
I agree with you not into the competition of the sales lately, I only go the second day or later in the day.
I like when you guys go to estate sales and you found some amazing things I completely understand I don’t like the fight either this is suppose to be fun also
Great video, awesome vintage finds! I love the spun cotton duck/chick heads and adorable flocked duckies! I'm not a hard-core, early morning estate-sale shopper. I might be if I were more invested in reselling. I'd rather arrive an hour or two after the sale starts, or even go the second day. If I had to deal with frantic, grabby shoppers I think that would make it too stressful and not fun anymore.
I live in Florida (Space Coast), haven't been to any sales in awhile. I prefer the antique malls, charity and small thrift stores. I'm not a reseller, have been trying to downsize the last few years actually. After losing my parents and father-in-law within 5 years and having to go through their things I realized I can't keep it all for my kids and family to deal with. But I love to look, and can't deal with ppl acting rude. It's hard these days to see the prices going through the roof, so many great memories of thrifting with my mom before it was the "thing" to do. Not like it used to be, basically like everything anymore.🤷♀️
I'm looking forward to your curb pick ups. Nice and calm. (Unless your looking for a pyrex lid😉).
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I’m in SW Michigan. I’m not a reseller. I took a vacation day from my 9-5 job to go to the 1st day of an estate sale for the vintage Christmas. I couldn’t believe how pushy people were and how people just reached over you or above you. I got what I wanted but waited in line for 3 hours before the sale begun so I could.
Good to know I'm not the only collector to buy damaged items. A few weeks ago I scored a grail item, Miss Priss cookie jar, at an estate sale. They had he marked at 130 but he accepted my offer of 50 because she did have damage. Also scored the Miss Priss jam jar without the lid or spoon for 15.
I enjoy your videos and whatnot sales. Keep on finding cool stuff.
That first estate sale in Randolph has been held MANY times. I went to one last year where it was run by an estate sale company (with the family in the house overseeing it as well) and I've seen it advertised with different names two other times. Amazing to see that their high prices were still on the same items that have been there since last fall! Including those Star Wars, Smurfs and the Strawberry Shortcake items. The second estate sale company is notorious for some rough/cutthroat sales...a guy fell through the ceiling in one of theirs I was at!!!
Well since we frequent the same sales - like #2 Garden Estate sales - who I personally really like- it gives me anxiety - most of the times. I also takes breaks after a tough experience. But Garden State owners really are the most fair and I follow them around. Great score on the HH Thanks
LI NY… I’m only just learning.. I went in and wanted all the popcorn decorations.. I took them and they were bulky so a lady running the sale said she was in charge of that room and to leave a pile by her.. well I went to look in the rest of the house and saw someone upstairs carrying ALL OF MY STUFF!.. I went back downstairs and all she had to say was I’m sorry!!!.. I got some back but not the 2 I mainly went for they were sold and GONE!! I was so angry.. lesson learned!!!! Never leave your stuff with anyone!!
Ah man, so sorry to hear that happen!! That’s the worse, and totally not fair :(. I (Laura) will sling a giant ikea bag on my shoulder because of this exact reason!
that santa sleigh is irwin from the 40-50s i have 5 of them& celluloid good find oh my heart the valentine!!! & that yellow bunny & bag of little bunny heads what a great sale!! that nativity is wonderful!!
I used to do estate sales in New Orleans often, until I saw firsthand how jerky resellers/dealers can be. They're pushy, grabby, and rude. Now I'll do it occasionally, and only later in the day or on the last day. The last one I went to on the 1st day was ridiculous. People literally ran in and shoved people out of their way to get at stuff. No thanks. I'm done. I don't need anything that badly that I have to ruin someone else's day to get it.
Keep the tapering candles in the freezer until you want to use them. They will burn slower.
If you have candle wax melted in or on a container, stick them in the freezer over night or longer and the wax will chip or break off.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT !!! ONLY USE PAPER BAGS!!!
Oh yeah, if you candle wax spilled on cloth, take a couple paper bags put one flattened bag on an ironing board put the cloth with the wax on the paper bag. Then put a second paper bag on top of the cloth with the wax on it.
Be sure your iron's on high iron the top paper bag moving the bag and cloth around until all of the wax that was on the cloth is no longer on the cloth.
First time watching your videos and now a new subscriber. Thoroughly entertained and I learned a few good pointers. Looking forward to watching more vlogs.😊
I have the Angel Holt Howard Planter. I think I have several more angels too. Need to get into my Christmas stuff.
I'm from South Jersey and the estate sales have changed since pre Covid times. They have become way more cut throat and the prices have skyrocketed out of control. Of course living in such a densely populated state, means there are many estate sales but there is also a lot of competition and a lot of resellers.
Shout out Asbury Park
Sometimes I prefer to go later in the sale. I can hang with the best of them but who needs the stress. I find people tend to get aggressive at the GW bins at times too. I still find all sorts of good stuff & don’t have to knock someone down to get it.
Yes. In my area it can be cut throat. I try not to go too early. Especially I remember one time I was looking at some big outdoor flower pots. And a so call friend/acquaintance of my husband's just nudged in front of me and grabbed the flower pot. I made the comment I was looking at that...and he just made a comment like 1st come 1st serve
The kicker was he is always trying to run for some public office but never gets elected. Anyway that is my banter. Congratulations on y'all haul.
I love the kitties❤ Happy Saint Patrick's Day Dolls!!
The prices were crazy at the first sale
We have the little plastic snowmen, we make my mom set them out every year!
Ladies, I enjoy your videos. I think of you often with a smile on my face when, as I call it, I'm out looking for "the rose amongst the thorns." I would like to suggest you visit the southern states where (what I see you like) is a dime a dozen. Happy hunting....
Love the celluloid ornaments. I have bought a couple but have a snowman from back in the 50s. I want more of the little candles we bought for about 20 cents in the 50s and 60s. It's hard to find the ones like we used to have. I don't want a bunch of choir singers.
Here in Alabama people will be in line 2 hours before the sale begins. First hour everything is gone and most items are priced at eBay amounts. Very little digger sales in my area.
I have stopped going to estate sales because the parking is so bad. Here in N E Pennsylvania we do not have to get a number it’s first come first in. People do line up at 4:30 and 5:am. I prefer to go to the antique malls , you can find great stuff at good prices and still make a decent profit plus I feel I am supporting other people this way.
I am also a reseller, but it's not my main job. I like to go to estate sales on the sale day unless there is something specific I want. It can be so competitive in the mornings and usually I don't feel like it's worth the rush for me. I feel if you have a good eye, you can still get good things in the sale day and the profit will be better. It comes down to many factors though, like what your resell outlet is (brick and mortar vs online) and what you specialize in if anything, and where you sell and buy, and the price range of your customer. Collecting is also different because price considerations are different than for resell. Basically start going a bit later until you see something you have to have that is worth the rush and waking up early. And remember in those digger sales going later can be good because things get uncovered as people buy and move things around. Good stuff gets missed all the time.
Since covid, all estate sales in my area are now online auction......You will pay up for the good things, but I've been able to make it work so far. Waiting for yard sales to start! (NW IOWA)
They really loved their stuff, that is why they price wire so high..❤
Completely agree. The state of humanity right now is depressing. Me me me. Hang in there.
I know just how you feel,I use to love all sales, estate, rummage and yard .it's all cut throat,people grabbing things out of your hands,you have to go much earlier then the actual sale just to have a chance.Im not a reseller so I go after the crowd and sometimes not at all.I started with my mom over 50 years ago ,she is no longer here so it's not that much fun anymore.Just take a step back and relax don't let it bother you,it will get better.😊
Looks about the same as here in Southern CA 🤣 My most viewed video here on UA-cam is one from an estate sale where my friend’s car was keyed over a Pyrex bowl… so yeah it can be pretty crazy out here. That was a sale with hundreds of people, though and some (including my friend) camped out for over a day in line. There was even a fist fight between some men in the middle of the night. No “stuff” is worth all that for me and usually I stroll in after the sales have already started. If there’s one that looks epic, I’ll go get in line early but it has to be one of those once in a lifetime kinds of sales for me to deal with those kinds of crowds. And even then I usually go with the intent of just making an awesome video and hopefully being able to grab some stuff, too, because I know it’s soooo competitive.
I had to teach my husband to “divide and conquer” at estate sales. He doesn’t really like doing them, but tolerates them for me. I also have to prep him on what he is looking for. 😂 vintage for the win! You two found some amazing items!
Great haul, great video, great attitudes. 😊
Omg the corsage was awesome we used to wear them at Christmas when I was a kid they are hard to find at sales anymore . I agree the cutthroat of sales sucks majorly
I’m from the Cleveland Ohio area and I have quit going to estate sales because of the rude nasty people!
I only collect ornaments from the 1970's down. I also have antiques.
Great haul. Everyone is after vintage.
Yes! Used to be so fun few years ago. Not anymore. Now if I'm number 8, 30 people are ahead of me. How is that. The items I'm interested in are usually gone by the time I get in the door. I don't get numbers anymore, no point. I just go after all the greedy grabbers get in the door. Just don't stress. Prices are very high and I just decided to look for the little things the "frenzy" people overlooked. But I just don't do the estate sales as much anymore. Too much shady stuff going on.
It’s nice to know there are greedy people everywhere and it is not WWIII when this happens.
I hope we get to see your wedding decor!
Definitely cut throat here in Houston. If you want something good you need to be there at least 2 hours before. We don’t have the sign up sheets here anymore. Years ago we did. But it’s the same here. Can understand not wanting to deal with the snatch and grab people. But I enjoy it when y’all do go to the sales. Y’all find some great stuff.