Bulldog Estate Sales - Marietta, GA Estate Sale Company

Working for an estate sale company is a weekend to remember … and enjoy!

bulldogoffices@gmail.com (Dave Lemke) — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:45:39 GMT

Is working for an estate sales company right for you?

If you are passionate about antiques, collectibles, art, jewelry, or coins then working for an estate sales company may be just the thing that is missing in your life! Sounds crazy and dramatic, right? But it is true. An estate sale provides you with the opportunity to pick up some extra cash by working on the weekend surrounded by exquisite pieces and rare finds that you might not have seen before. Better yet, the buyers and shoppers that attend estate sales have the same interests in these items as you do.

The Overview

Working at an estate sale provides you with a chance to pick up some extra money and have fun while doing so. Typically estate sales are 2-3 days and held over the course of a weekend. This is a great solution for those that are retired, those who need a part-time position and is an excellent option in the summer months for teachers and students. Having experience working with the public such as current/former retail and restaurant workers is a huge plus as this is a fast paced position that requires a smile and being on your feet all day.

The Good

Every weekend is like Christmas as you walk through the house to learn the layout and inventory that is being sold. You will be working with a team that is there to assist you throughout the day. You will be dealing with buyers and shoppers that are just as excited about the selection of items that you are. Since most estate sales happen over the course of one weekend, each weekend that you work will be in a different home with new items for sale. A flexible schedule and weekly pay make this a great position for anyone looking to supplement their income while doing something that they enjoy.

The Bad

Working as a sales rep at an estate sale is a fast-paced environment where you deal with hundreds of shoppers and buyers in the course of a few hours. You will spend all day on your feet moving throughout the house to provide customer service, answer questions and close deals. Like any position that involves working with the public, you will run across some people who are not in a great mood. That doesn’t mean that they don’t deserve a smile and great customer service.

Working at Bulldog Estate Sales

At Bulldog Estate Sales, we have a directory of Estate Sales Reps that we call on when a sale is coming up in their local area. If you are interested in working with us and getting on our call list, send an email to bulldogoffices@gmail.com with the subject line of Estate Sales Rep. Tell us a little about yourself and the areas that you are interested in working. We host estate sales throughout the Metro Atlanta, North Georgia and Northwest Georgia area. Our call list is similar to what school systems use for substitute teachers. We reach out to you when an event is coming up in the area that you prefer to work in. If you are available, we will get you scheduled. If you are not available, we will reach out again when the next event in your area is happening.

About the Author

Dave Lemke is the Founder of Bulldog Estate Sales. A Metro Atlanta based company that provides estate sale and estate liquidation services to residential and commercial clients. Bulldog Estate Sales works across the Metro Atlanta area including North Georgia and Northwest Georgia. We provide turnkey estate sale and liquidation services in Marietta, Roswell, Peachtree City, Rome, Acworth, Canton, Atlanta and more.

The Benefits of Hiring an Estate Sale Company

bulldogoffices@gmail.com (Dave Lemke) — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:01:38 GMT

Hiring An Estate Sale Company

The amount of preparation and time holding your own estate sale is far more than most people realize. There is a ton of organization and research that goes into the sale. Price researching, appraisals, cleaning of items to be sold, staging the home for a sale demand a great deal of time and energy. That is before you even dip your toe into the marketing and advertising of your estate sale. All of this likely occurring when your emotions and stress levels are running high and your energy is running low.

An estate sale is the liquidation of contents inside a home that are often due to the passing of a loved one, illness or relocation to a skilled nursing facility. Estate sale services are also common for people that are moving or downsizing. If you are downsizing, getting divorced or dealing with an inherited property from a loved one who passed, stress and emotions will no doubt get involved as you thumb through a lifetime of belongings.

You may have fond memories of your great-grandparents using their tea service or plateware every day. For you, those memories and the items included in them are priceless. However, the tea set and dishes may be worth very little. Companies like Bulldog Estate Sales do not bring the personal attachment that most will have with personal belongings. It is their job to know the value of items in your estate sale and what they would sell for. While that tea set may not be worth much, the lamp that has sat on the table your entire life could be worth hundreds! The team at Bulldog Estate Sales know the market value for everyday items, art, jewelry, antiques and we have direct access to appraisers to maximize your return and minimize your stress.

The myth that it is expensive to hold an estate sale is just that, a myth. In fact, holding an estate sale does not cost you anything upfront. Bulldog Estate Sales operates off a commission structure. We never charge up front for initial consultations, appraisals, event marketing or the labor needed to get the home decluttered, items priced and the staging for your estate sale. Estate sales will typically be held over a two to three day period, depending on the contents of the house. We are able to liquidate everything from bedroom furniture to vehicles and boats all in the course of a few days.

The major benefit of hiring an estate sale company is the marketing and advertising that is provided. It is our job to get the word out about your estate sale and solicit our list of verified buyers in the area. With digital marketing, nationwide estate sale organizations, local marketing and social media marketing, we are able to reach thousands of potential buyers and put the details of your estate sale front and center to them. With our payment structure, we don’t get paid if nobody shows up to purchase your items, so our objective is to have a line of buyers waiting to get into your sale.

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Purchasing Estate Sale Jewelry in 2024

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 22:09:35 GMT

Purchasing Jewelry at an Estate Sale

One of the quickest items to sell at residential estate sales and residential liquidation sales is jewelry. This is because of the deals that you will find purchasing jewelry and the ability to view and purchase vintage jewelry. There are many estate sales that we have facilitated in the Atlanta area that included jewelry that was dated back to the 1800’s. If you want a great selection of estate jewelry, plan on arriving early the first day of the sale. Ask the welcoming staff member at the door where the jewelry collection is located within the house.

Make This Small Investment

Spending a little under $20 prior to heading to the estate sale can save you hundreds and make you thousands! Look for a rare earth magnet, jewelers glass and a gram scale. You can pick all of these and enjoy the free shipping from Amazon for around $20.

Using Rare Earth Magnets

Rare earth magnets provide a quick and easy test of the authenticity of the jewelry. A simple keychain style rare earth magnet makes it easy to quickly test the jewelry and its magnetic properties. Gold for example, is not magnetic. If a necklace were to quickly grab on to the magnet, it is more than likely gold plated or gold filled. However, a piece of gold jewelry that offers no reaction to the magnet is more than likely a truly golden piece of jewelry. You will be able to verify that by using your jewelers glass.

Using a Jewelers Glass

A jewelers glass is a small microscope type glass that will allow you to get an enlarged view of the markings that jewelry may contain. Positive jewelry markings include 10k, 14k, 18k, 24k, etc… these symbols indicate what the jewelry is made of. 24k would mean the jewelry is made of 24k gold. On the other side of the spectrum, if you see GP or GF that lets you know the item is simply gold plated or gold filled and doesn’t carry the same value as a true gold mark. If you see no markings at all and don’t have any reaction to the magnet, you found yourself a lottery ticket. It will either be authentic or not. By purchasing that type of jewelry from an estate sale, you are taking a risk vs reward approach. If the price is right, go for it!

Using a Gram Scale

The gram scale comes in handy when putting a value to what you are purchasing. It is important to know the current scrap value of gold before you go to the estate sale. An example would be if there were a 24k gold wedding band set offered for sale at $200. You know going in that the scrap value for 24k gold is right around $60 per gram. By putting the set of wedding bands on your scale and seeing that together they weight 6 grams, you know you have a winner. Your $200 purchase is worth $360 in scrap gold prices.

Whether you are looking to resell the jewelry you purchased at an estate sale or it is for personal use, we suggest using the three tools used above to know that you are getting a great deal and not purchasing an overpriced piece of costume jewelry.

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Going Back To Estate Sales For Final Day Sales

bulldogoffices@gmail.com (Dave Lemke) — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 02:26:54 GMT

Giving Estate Sales a Worthwhile Second Look on Final Day Sale

If you have been to estate sales casually or as a hobby/business, you know that the first day and first hours of an estate sale are the busiest. That is when you will find the largest selection of everything from jewelry and coins to collectibles, antiques and memorabilia. Depending on how much inventory is in the estate sale to start with, there may be items stacked on top of items that you will see and even more that is tucked behind or covered up by other items that you won’t see. With the typical starting inventory of an estate sale, the number of items available is a lot to take in and digest. You see the items that you want, get a great deal and you are on your way. You don’t give the estate sale a second thought … but should you?

We regularly see our buyers on the first and last day of the sale. With most of the inventory gone by the final day, a second trip to the estate sale provides them a chance to browse the items that are left and pick them up at a huge discount. At Bulldog Estate Sales, we typically offer a 50% discount and package pricing on everything during the final day of the estate sale. It is amazing what you will find that was missed or not seen on your first visit and at half the price.

In my opinion, yes, it is worthwhile to give an estate sale a second look on the final day to see what you might have missed before and to grab something you might need/want with a savings of 50% or more.

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