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Why Pay Full Price for Consumables?
After 37 years on the front lines of Consumer Goods via traditional channels like big box stores and specialty boutique locations, I fell into the estate sale business and never looked back; I know how you can save yourself a bundle on stuff you will want! My main revelation upon joining forces with industry veteranContinueContinue reading “Why Pay Full Price for Consumables?”
The Melancholy of Other People’s Stuff by Erika Ritzel
A really nice photo essay on things in their homes, without their people. The Melancholy of Other Peoples Stuff
The Basics of Estate Sales Etiquette
In Kindergarten We Learned To Say PLEASE! First Rule of Estate Sale Purchasing: The House is Full of Pre-Owned Merchandise. Caveat Emptor. All Sales Final! Discounts Set Throughout The Weekend-We Don’t Tell You in Advance… Expect Items Here & There to Lack Price Tags. Do Not Berate the Estate Seller For This Imperfection… (Not Intentional,ContinueContinue reading “The Basics of Estate Sales Etiquette”
2016 Angie’s List Ad for EstateMAX
EstateMAX provides Estate Sales Services, Home Clean Out, Home Staging Services for Boomers, Seniors, Families throughout the DC Metro Area
Social Enterprise, Small Business
Other People’s Stuff by EstateMAX Address: 93 Monocacy Blvd. Frederick, MD 21701 Contact: L Zook Phone: 301-332-5585 Website: Other People’s Stuff Email: estatemaxsells@gmail.com ADMIN THIS PAGE A Social Enterprise Small Business Making a Difference Other People’s Stuff, O.P.S., is the EstateMAX Multiple Estates Liquidation Warehouse located on MOnocacy Blvd just off the Interstate 70ContinueContinue reading “Social Enterprise, Small Business”
How to Pack Dishes For Moving…Great Info for DIY Packing
Kleenex and Sneakers…Hum along
Use my lyrics- inspired by 17 years of professional organization, downsizing and estate sales work- into my mom’s favorite song: (To The Sound Of Music: These Are “A Few Of My Favorite Things” as best you can…) ….Snot Rags And Sneakers, Faux Leather Purses- Falling In Pieces, Stuff-ed With Red And White Striped Mints AndContinueContinue reading “Kleenex and Sneakers…Hum along”
Record Sales at 5128 Klingle Street!
Designer bags shoes, jewelry, clothing, beautiful furnishings, household goods…all went to making this our best estate sale ever! A credit card transaction every 6 to 10 minutes over the 3 8 hour sale days. Our client is happy, we are exhausted but hope to recover quickly! Thank you, Amy for putting your trust and yourContinueContinue reading “Record Sales at 5128 Klingle Street!”
hoard·er hôrdər/Submit noun
hoard·er hôrdər/ noun a person who hoards things. “I’m a bit of a hoarder” Definition By Mayo Clinic Staff Hoarding disorder is a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. A person with hoarding disorder experiences distress at the thought of getting rid of the items.ContinueContinue reading “hoard·er hôrdər/Submit noun”


