Category: Auctioneer

Baby boomers are downsizing. Baby boomers are a huge portion of society, much larger then the Generation X right below them. Boomers are starting to dump their belongs and collections on the market. The issue is that, for years, they thought or were told that their collections and items had (X) amount of value. But now their kids don’t want the items and their buyers market (other boomers) are doing the same thing and getting rid of their stuff. Those of us in the resale business (antique stores, used furniture stores, thrift stores, etc) have the ability to pick and choose what we want to buy and almost offer anything to get the item we want, whether or not we get the item, because we know that around the corner is another sale. The charities (Et Cetera Shop, Salvation Army, etc,) are even refusing items like most glass and some furniture and a lot more. You know if you have tried…

This creates an issue for those of us that do or have tried to do both, owning a resale shop and an estate sale company. You can be the most honest and well meaning person in the world but if you have one person tell a seller that they think something is undervalued and it puts that thought into the sellers head that you are being dishonest with them or taking advantage of their property and that ruins their perception of you and your business. Even though you were doing everything you could to help them make the most money possible for their belongings. This lack of knowledge destroys reputations and livelihoods.

If you plan on having an estate sale do your own research. Look on eBay SOLD items, not just “Buy It Now” there can literally be THOUSANDS of $’s price difference.

If your kids don’t want it for their house then maybe realize that their might not be a strong market for it anywhere. But do your own research.

Just because you build something does not mean other people will want it or will want to pay a lot for it.

In this day and age it is very hard to run a resale shop of any kind. The younger people want curtain styles and types of antiques that THEY remember, NOT the items that appeal to the boomers for the most part. I’ll sell a GI Joe a lot quicker then a Butter Churn to someone under 50.

When you come to the final hours of a sale you make deals to get stuff off the premises. Those deals might not be to the sellers liking but it is better then hauling the items to the dump when you have been asked to do that at the end of the sale. Something is better then nothing. Would rather recycle than rot.

Most “collectables” that were pitched to the baby boomers in the 70’s and 80’s can be close to worthless. Franklin Mint, Hummels, Fenton etc, etc are hard to sell and do not command the value non antique educated people expect for them. There are some exceptions.

Once again, its your money, do your own research.

Thanks

Troy Vogt.

Real Estate auction Sat. March 7th, 2020 11am.

Sold for $17,000.00 over reserve!

Sold!! Thanks for coming out!

Schrag Estate Sale McPherson Kansas Friday Feb. 21st and Saturday 22nd Household, Kitchen, Oak dining table, Furniture, Nice Dixon Mower, Yard supplies, Flat Screen Tv and more! Very Clean smaller sale.

Located at 1440 Homestead Place, McPherson Kansas, 67460

2 day sale:

FRIDAY: 9am to 1pm, Everything as priced. (Will clear House for 10mins before reopening) 1:10pm to 4pm, Everything 25% off.

SATURDAY: 9am to 1pm 50% off list price (Will clear House for 10 mins before reopening) 1:10 to 4pm 75% off or Taking offers

Estate sale in Wichita Kansas December 6th and 7th. Household, Vintage Tools, Military, Y2K Prepper Gear, Military Food Rations, Clothes and much more to be discovered!! Great first Wichita Estate Sale! Thanks for coming out!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two Day Living Estate Sale. 

Friday opens at 9am full price, 25% at 1pm till 4pm, Saturday opens at 9am. 50% off and 75% off from 1pm till 3pm.

Incredible sale! Everything is in SUPER SHAPE! Clean pet free home! No dust, no dirt and everything is high end, from the furniture to the collectables! Vintage Rugs, Oil Lamps, Clocks, Whirlpool Washer & Dryer, Broyhill  Continental Tapestry Oak Bedroom Set, Kitchen Misc, Vintage Wicker Furniture, Entertainment Center, Sony TV, “Koppy” Painted Decoys, Amazing Canoe Table, Amish made Tables, Yard Art, Christmas Decor, Byer’s Choice Christmas Carolers, Jim Shore Christmas & Thanksgiving Pieces, So Much More!!!

Lots of Super Nice ladies clothes!! Size Med to Large!!

One Day Sale… Family Farm near Canton Kansas. From Wichita: I-35 to Hesston, to Ridge Rd./ 27th Avenue, 13 miles North to Frontier Rd. East 2 miles to 29th Ave. 1/2 mile North. Look for signs. From Canton, Highway 56 to 29th Ave. 2.5 miles South.

Opens at 9am, 25% off at 11am, 50% off at Noon and then 75% off / make offer at 2pm till 4pm.

Church Bake Sale and Hamburgers will be served. 

DIY FUN!!!

Working Hoveround Scooter and Gas Kitchen stove added to sale… VINTAGE FENCE SLATES (YOU CAN CHOOSE THE ONES YOU WANT OFF THE FENCE) RENDERING KETTLE, CROCKS, CHICKEN HOUSE SUPPLIES, OLD SCREEN DOORS, OLD DOORS, OIL CANS, GLASS BATTERY JARS, WATERFALL DRESSER & VANITY, 1930’S HESSTON MENNONITE COLLEGE YEARBOOKS, MID CENTURY RETRO LAMPS, WROUGHT IRON BEDS, WOOD BEDS, CAR TAGS, VINTAGE FURNITURE & MORE!

Must Provide your own loaders…

 

What a Great Sale!! Thanks to everyone who came out and got a great deal or two!! Very clean and nice Estate Sale of Vivian Meuller. (Before & After Pictures below):

 

House and PP SOLD!