‘Twas beauty that killed the beast!
I realize it’s Valentines, but I’m home alone watching King Kong by myself, so I would prefer to write about something entirely irrelevant to the holiday and fashion week.
My roommate and I are serious about some estate sales. Prices are negotiable. Discoveries are around every corner (and some of these old birds really fill every nook). You learn about tons of new old things that you never knew existed. Adventure is out there, and it’s so affordable!
Today’s Capture.
I can’t wait to force someone to wear these.
The only real cons to estate sales are that:
1. You never know how big the “estate” really is. Even when people put up pictures, it’s often quite hard to tell is that one shelf of books or are you really stocked? Do the three tables constitute “lots of furniture”? Do not lure me in to your glorified yard sale. I do not want your old knappy Keds.
2. There is a reason the estate is being liquidated, and it is often unpleasant. As I descend like a locust on old hats and hat boxes, it’s an ominous feeling to know the person that owned these articles is… gone. As my friend Dominick so aptly stated, “It’s a visible reminder you can’t take it with you.” I prefer the happy couples selling everything so they can escape to their dream home on the beach.
While the estate sales just South of Atlanta are alright, generally prices are a bit higher and the estates are more heavily trafficked. One of the few reasons that I enjoy rural Indiana is because finally the laws of supply and demand have harkened towards my favor. Since being here, I’ve never paid more than $10.00 for a vintage hat. One of the few reasons that I enjoy rural Indiana is because finally the laws of supply and demand
Today I got:
Peter Pan Collar Dress: 3.25
2 skinny and one square tie: (75 cents each) 2.25
a crazy cool white puffball hat: 4.50
Score! 9.50
However, when you’re shopping do remember to inspect your merchandise. When I got home I realized that my dress has two holes in the waist….
How’d they know I needed to take in the sides?
To find or keep yourself abreast about estate sales near you, sign up for notifications at these very obviously named websites:
- http://www.estatesales.net/
- http://www.estatesale.com/
- 1st Dibs (though this one is national and based around luxury items)
The Clothesline 
THIS is going to be fun!! Can’t wait to read/see more!