For the past 10 years I’ve have furnished my house and supplied my hobby interest almost exclusively with bargain items from estate sales. I receive internet notices from several companies that specialize in this field, and may visit more than one on any typical weekend. Therefore, I have personally seen how most local estate sale companies conduct their business.
One of my favorites is Margie Beegle Sales. I appreciate their detailed internet ads which have plenty of photos. The staff is efficient and cheerful. I get the impression that some of the workers might be there just for the fun of it (which is good!) For a buyer, the prices are typically a bargain. For the seller, I believe the Beegle staff fine-tunes prices so the majority of the merchandise will attract a buyer (which is the goal) which provides the maximum possible return to the client. The price is usually marked (tagged) on the merchandise. Of course here in Houston we have a population which includes people from many parts of the world where bargaining is a preferred way of life. These folks want to bargain with the check-out lady even over super low priced merchandise. But, that is not the way estate sales work, so shoppers like this may be disappointed. I personally admire way the Beegle staff can maintain order in a crowded house, where payment at the checkout table could easily become chaotic.
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