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safeinOhio

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4. I'd contact a person that conducts estate sales and

Sun Sep 7, 2014, 08:20 PM

Sep 2014

then watch them like a hawk. Remove coins and jewelry as well as firearms first. Have a family member present for the day or two before the sale to watch and ask question.

Most estates I look at don't have that much of high value. There is a lot of value in the combined estate and it takes a person that deals in that answer your question as to the best road to take. If you'd like to get a hold of me to send photos of anything, feel free to pm me.

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My father died. I have to liquidate his house. [View all] no_hypocrisy Sep 2014 OP

Contact a professional estate sale service. They know how to price, promote and display flamin lib Sep 2014 #1

Caveat emptor, they are not all legit. I was screwed by a "reputable" service. NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #2

+1 brer cat Sep 2014 #3

I'd contact a person that conducts estate sales and safeinOhio Sep 2014 #4

Condolences on the death of your father. nt TeamPooka Sep 2014 #5

I'm sorry for your loss. Vinca Sep 2014 #6

I'm sorry for your loss and I have more bad news REP Sep 2014 #7

I think there are regional variations to the market for furniture. grasswire Sep 2014 #8

Same here along with safeinOhio Sep 2014 #9

Unfortunately, I was dealing with much older, much better stuff REP Sep 2014 #10

just wondering why you would get rid of old family rocker? grasswire Sep 2014 #11

Super 50s design on the mahogany tables REP Sep 2014 #12

So true. nt TeamPooka Dec 2014 #13