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4 Things to Look For In an Estate Sale Company
Since the estate sale company will help figure out the pricing of your items, you need to make sure they know what they’re doing. You want to hire someone with the experience to tell whether the jewelry you want to sell is a valuable designer antique or generic costume jewelry.
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Estate Sale vs. Auction: Which One Is Right For Your Situation?
If you want to sell your items quickly and efficiently, it’s usually best to go with an estate sale. If you have more time and want your items to be sold at the highest price possible, an auction may be a better choice for you.
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How Does Consignment Work, Anyway? Your Guide to Successful Consignment Sales
Consignment is where you entrust a third party business or retailer (the consignee) to sell your possessions for you (the consigner). In return, they take a percentage of the sale. At Fruitcocktail, we offer services to help you streamline the consignment process.
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Why Choose Fruitcocktail for Seattle Appraisal Services?
We are experts in appraising collections, photography, sculptures, Native American art, paintings, antiques, jewelry, vintage items, and entire estates. As a local appraiser, we know what items sell best in the Seattle area and are familiar with local regulations regarding consignment and estate sales.
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4 Helpful Tips for Estate Sale Shopping in the Pandemic Era
Here are some tips on what you should bring to an estate sale, as well as some common courtesies to practice while you’re there.
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The Best Time For Your Seattle Estate Sale (And Other Tips To Help You Succeed)
Here are the best times to schedule an estate sale, along with other tips to help your sale go off without a hitch.
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