I rarely show up for estate sale openings; the earliest for me will usually be noon on day 1.
First of all I have a job with somewhat regular hours, so I usually can't make the opening bell even if I want to. But I rarely want to; I prefer to drop in after the crowd has dispersed a bit and the euphoria has eased.
I'm not going after the same stuff as everyone plus I'm looking for a bargain, so I'm hoping to find the overlooked gem at a bargain price.
I missed day one on this sale so I found myself visiting on noon of day 2.
This was a majestic older colonial house in Elmhurst. Stuff outside is always a good sign.
Nice, overloaded living room.
Deluxe bedroom set.
Supply of vintage women's hats.
Uh oh -- vintage coffee carafes....and they look like some I haven't yet seen....
I met the lovely proprietor of Shop Melee, Suzy Marcus. Shop Melee has really taken off. They do a mix of Ebay consignment, a consignment showroom on Frontage Road in Hinsdale/Burr Ridge and have been gaining momentum in the estate sale arena.
We will be crossing paths again.
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