Now Wasn’t That Convenient…?
Richard Old I was in Spokane (about 80 miles from home) on business when I saw a barely legible Estate Sale sign on a corner. Having a little free time in my…
Stories
In A Span Of Only Two Weeks (Spring 2012)…
The first call: The lady had died 18 months prior and the family, who lived 300 miles away, had devoted one weekend per month to “emptying the house”. They would…
Really, What Did You Think Would Happen?
I recently received a call for some people who wanted me to “Take a look at clearing” their parents home. When I met with them at the house, this is…
But He Is Such A Nice Guy…
When I spoke to the daughter of a man who had passed away in a nearby town, she told me that her family had lived there for 50 years and…
I Made It All Go Away!!!
I recently gave a lecture on downsizing for a group of seniors. After my presentation, one of the audience members came up and related the following story. Her husband, who…
They Were Helping!
A couple of weeks ago I was on vacation in another state, when my phone rang. It was a lady who lives on a farm outside a small town some…
Working Hard Is Not Always The Right Answer
I stopped by the fruit stand the other day and the girl that was running the stand saw the “Estate Sales and Household Liquidations” sign on the side of my…
Don’t You Think A Little Bell Would Have Gone Off?
A few months ago, I received a call from a lady who had found me through the internet. She lived out of state and was the personal representative for her…
What Else Can You Do Wrong?
I recently received a call from a family that wanted me to hold an estate sale for them. Since that is what we do, I made an appointment to meet…
Recycling Is A Good Thing (sometimes)
I was raised to be “green” long before it was popular (or the term even existed). My father, who lived through the Great Depression, was averse to throwing anything away,…