Need Help Naming an Estate Sale Service?
Q. We sell vintage jewelry and collectibles online and often go to estate sales, etc. in the Bay Area. However, we recently moved to the valley and have found that estate sales are almost non-existent. The few we have been to have been run poorly, the places trashed by customers and the dismayed family members watching in horror. I got the idea that perhaps my hubby and I would start an Estate Sale biz that was a full service, in other words meet carefully and respectfully with family of deceased member or someone that went to a nursing home; handle everything from organizing whatever is left after they take what heirlooms they want; pricing, advertising, dealer previews, cleanup and haul off, donation of leftovers etc. The last thing a… [cont.]
Asked by covetedcollectibles - Wed Jun 21 11:03:45 2006 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Whatever you end up calling it, and if and when you decide to advertise, make sure you put the basic message of your question in that advertising. I've seen enough estate sales to know that someone that is geared towards compassion, rather than quck sales, would end up making much more money in the long run. Your reputation will be your greatest asset.
Answered by radyoman - Wed Jun 21 15:22:35 2006

Have you ever had an Estate Sale?
Q. I know that most estate sales are done due to family members who have passed, but I also know they are held in order to clear out homes of those that are still very much alive and have become "pack-rats" over the years. Case in point...my elderly mother. We are trying to get many things in her home sold so we can sell her home and get her in an assisted living place. I have contacted some estate sale companies and actually found one that seems quite on the ball, been in business for many years and even takes credit cards from the shoppers and I haven't found any that did that. Their percentage they take is 35%..but they do ALL the work along with after-work like auctions and ebay. My brother thinks its a rip-off. My mother lives in a… [cont.]
Asked by jsnatas - Mon Jul 30 20:56:03 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. We have not had any estate sales but we have been to many and have become friendly with many of the professionals. 35% is very common (normal) here in New Jersey. Many also put in a minimum take just in case the estate is nothing but junk. Around here, that is $700. If you have found a reputable one, go with it. Just a few items of advice. Leave the house while the sale is going on. Prices are not as fixed as you might think. The sellers need room to bargain. If you are standing there and object to an item priced at $100 selling for $90, you will be stuck with a lot of stuff at the end. It is also normal here for prices to be cut in half for the second half of the second day of a 2-day sale. If you insist on staying, do not… [cont.]
Answered by MICHAEL R - Mon Jul 30 21:24:22 2007

Investment Survey (School Related)?
Q. I am a student in a GR.9 Business course, and I would like to ask you some questions regarding your investments. No names will be mentioned in my survey. If you would prefer not to answer, thank you anyway for your time. 1. Approximately what percentage of your investments are in the following areas? Stocks Bonds GIC'S Mutual Funds Savings Account Real Estate Collectibles (art, antiques, stamps, etc.) Other (specify) 2. If some of your investments are in stocks please answer the follow questions: Which brokerage firm do you deal with? On which stock exchange do you hold stocks? Has your investment portfolio increased or decreased within the last year? Why do you think this has happened? How do you keep up to date with regard to… [cont.]
Asked by Randy J - Sun Nov 9 18:25:41 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. r u talking gibberish? i have no idea what ur saying!
Answered by that one girl ESGC - Sun Nov 9 18:30:03 2008