Creepy Estate Sale Scores

“Shivers. Only shopper at creepy estate sale. Glad my body wasn't found in pieces in the basement. More importantly, I bought something.”

This was my tweet (@vintagejunkgirl) from a November estate sale. A creepy estate sale that on this particular Sunday, had no other customers and was situated on a dreary, desolate street.

I held my iphone in my hand as I hastily searched for treasures. I even told the guy running it that I was meeting “a friend” there and was waiting for her call. I stuck my head down the basement steps but decided the risk wasn't worth it. Plus there wasn't anything down there.

But, as I tweeted, I did buy something.

Two pieces of Little Red Riding Hood pottery manufactured by Hull from 1943 to 1957. Each in perfect condition, with no chips or cracks.

They were $2 each.

After a couple of failed ebay attempts, they sold Sunday night for over $50 each! Glad I risked life and limb!

For more thrilling ebay flips, check out The Ebay Thrifter and Late Night Coffee.

Comments

[caren]

i have alll those time life books because i am a geek

[cathy]

I have done some crazy things like that myself and then wonder what was I thinking!!Glad to see you were able to turn it into something profitable! Be careful out there-
Cathy

[hong kong property]

that is really awesome! glad you took the risk. haha

[Diane @ okcamp]

That feeling you had was your intuition kicking in.....

Whenever I go out to look at a potential estate, I always give my husband the address and meeting time.

Think about it....a stranger calls on the phone and you go meet him/her at a private location.

Glad it all worked out. It doesn't hurt to be cautious, IMO.
Diane

[Mitzi Curi]

Those were some fortunate finds! Glad to see you can still get some decent prices on eBay.

[Cheapchick]

yikes! I don't think I have ever seen an Estate sale where no-one showed up. Thank goodness you got something out of that day

[Linda Emery]

haha! Those are creepy... BUT congrats on a very good flip! Thanks for the two blogs you listed. I'll bookmark them and visit often! Good luck & stay warm! Linda

[DogsMom]

Great finds and I am so glad they sold for decent money.
Thank goodness for the invention of electronic "safety" devices, to keep people guessing as to how long it will be before we are missed.

[Ellen]

Sweet! Glad something good came from your trip down Terror Lane! When I come across creepy sales like that, I usually call my daughter and make her talk to me while I make my way through the house... I realize she can't save me... but at least it makes me feel better! :)