Wait! You Bought What At an Estate Sale?
Most people think about shopping estate sales to find antiques, collectables, jewelry, furniture, and vintage décor. And yes! You can certainly find all those things when you go to an estate sale. But one category you may not realize that is available is practical, every day, household consumables.
We are talking about:
Laundry detergent
Dishwashing detergent
Paper Towels
Tissues
Soap
Storage bags
Foil, saran wrap, wax paper
Cleaning Products
Light Bulbs
Refills for mops, sweepers, dusters
Trash bags
Shampoo
Disposable razors
Canned food
Here are 4 Reasons Why You Should Stop Clipping Coupons and Start Shopping Estate Sales.
Save Yourself TIME and MONEY.
Everyone wants to save money. We all want to do the best we can with our budget, no matter how big or small it may be. Let’s face it – shopping for the best deals takes work! Whether it’s cutting coupons, keeping track of digital coupons, price matching at stores, loyalty programs, rewards points, or buying in bulk and finding room to store it all takes time and energy.
Why not buy these products from estate sales? You don’t have to wait for products to go on sale – the sale is already happening. That bottle of cleaner that is 6-8 in the store is priced at a couple of dollars. Multiply that across an entire household supply list and the savings add up quickly. Instead of chasing deals on the essentials, pick up the essentials when you are shopping for the good stuff. When someone downsizes, or an estate is being settled, everything inside that home becomes part of the estate, not just the furniture and artwork. The pantry items, the closets, the utility shelves, the laundry room cabinets.
2. Try Brands You Normally Wouldn’t Buy
Estate sales make it easy to try new products. When items are priced well below retail, trying that new brand doesn’t feel like a total commitment. If things don’t work out – you haven’t wasted your hard-earned money. Or, on the flip side – if an expensive brand is out of reach for your budget – you may just find it at an estate sale for a fraction of the retail price. At estate sale prices, it becomes a low risk way to test products without committing to full retail cost.
3. Break Up with Bulk Shopping
Warehouse stores encourage shoppers to buy in large quantities. And that may be a great strategy for a large family. But what if you’re single, or there’s just 2 of you, or you are an empty nester, or have a small family? Do you really need a year’s supply of toilet paper? If you have downsized, space may be at a premium and do you really WANT to store 10 cans of green beans because that’s how many you had to buy to get the best price?
Shopping estate sales gives you the opportunity to buy in smaller batches and get the benefit of buying in bulk. Many veteran estate sale shoppers shop estate sales for consumables. It’s part of their routine to stock their home with everyday essentials.
4. Buy This So You Can Do That
Most people think of estate sales as places to find special pieces for their homes, but they can also be a treasure trove of practical items as well. Buy the household items at estate sales so you can use the time and money you save to do something you enjoy.
Dinner out?
A weekend trip?
Fancy coffee?
Hobbies?
Self-care treat?
More estate sale shopping?
Shopping estate sales can save you time and money. If you have never considered buying everyday essentials from estate sales, give it a try at the next one. You’re household budget will thank you.
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