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Navigating the terrain ofestate salescan be tricky if you’re not a seasoned sale-goer.
So, how can you make the most out of your estate experience while enjoying the process?
They recommend aiming to stay within 20% of the marked price when making an offer.
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He explains that while this method is widely accepted in the estate sale business, it has potential drawbacks.
For example, buyers may claim a piece via tagging, but later decide not to purchase it.
“Most peopleif it is a very high-end salewill wait in line starting the night before the sale.”
they say, adding that in their experience, arriving before the scheduled time is not considered good practice.
Thats the beauty of a one-of-a-kind piece that was once very special to someone else."
And two, sometimes they offer early access to local sales for pickup of the items won online."
““Try grouping a number of items together and make an offer,” Alquiza adds.
Again make a reasonable offer for the bundle, and you both find the transaction successful.”
