Estate Sale Tips

Your Estate Sale Survival Kit

Be prepared, comfortable, and ready to score big!

 

🪑 Folding Chair or Camp Stool

Waiting in line? Make it comfy. Bonus points if it has a cup holder.

☕ Coffee or Reusable Water Bottle

Hydration (and caffeine) is key to stamina and smart shopping decisions.

📱 Fully Charged Phone

For taking pics, researching items, or calling your friend to say, “Do you think this velvet loveseat would fit in my sunroom?”

🔋 Portable Charger / Power Bank

No one wants their phone to die right before they Venmo the seller.

📏 Tape Measure or Pocket Measuring Tape

Because “I think it’ll fit” is famous last words.

📷 Photos of Your Space

Keep a few pics of your rooms or furniture at home to visualize how your new find will fit in.

🛍️ Reusable Shopping Bags or Totes

Just in case you hit the vintage jackpot. Bonus: It’s eco-friendly and estate sale chic.

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✍️ Notebook and Pen

Jot down prices, wish-list items, or notes to convince yourself you definitely need that brass peacock.

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🧤 Work Gloves (Optional but Wise)

If you’re digging through garages, sheds, or basements, your hands will thank you.

👟 Comfy Shoes

There’s no “quick browse” at a good estate sale. Dress for the hunt.

📦 Collapsible Box or Cart (Optional)

For serious shoppers only—perfect for bulk buys or fragile items.

🎯 A Sense of Adventure

You never know what you’ll find—but half the fun is in the hunt.