Have you ever noticed bid boxes at estate sales and wondered how leaving bids works? I was visiting my parents last weekend in Searcy and we went to lunch after church and I remembered V Smith had an estate sale going on. The house was practically cleaned out, but a couple groupings of pottery caught my eye. The sale had two hours left and I got the bright idea to leave a bid on the leftover 14 pieces of pottery made by Abingdon, McCoy, Camark, Haegar, and more companies as well as the calla lily vase that I liked but couldn’t tell what it was made of (I now think it is glass or ceramic). I didn’t lowball my bid, but I did offer what I thought would be a good price for resale of the pieces. I received a text right before the sale closed letting me know they accepted my bid.
I also picked up the 1980 GOP elephant made by Frankoma when I went back for a dollar less than half price.
A tip for leaving bids when you really want something is to leave a bid higher than half price before the 50% off sale day. This is a common practice so you want to leave a bid more than a couple dollars over half price to make sure you outbid others who may be placing a bid on the same item. Most estate sale agents check bids daily, so it’s a win-win if you bid higher than the 50% off price because the estate sale agent brings in more money for their client and you don’t have the stress of getting to the sale early and fighting the crowd to make sure you get the item you want. Many times estate sale agents won’t entertain offers much less than 50%, so I wouldn’t suggest lowballing an offer if you’re really interested in something. In my case I was visiting close to the end of the sale, so I decided to leave a bid as a bundle deal, which I think helped my situation. I love the pottery I got; Now I have to figure out where to put it!
We have a bunch of sales this weekend. Hope all you dads out there have a wonderful Father’s Day! Here are the sales I know about:
Swap Meet
Wednesday – Saturday, June 17 – 19
8:00AM – ?
Petit Jean Mountain
8 Jones Lane
Morrilton, Arkansas 72110
Huge Petit Jean Mountain Swap Meet ! Plenty of Yard sale items,crafts, decor, tools,car parts and antique cars.Also lots of cars for sale. We have spots F1 and F2,Come by and see us. Lots of bargains!! Bring a dolly or cart. You can drive in to pick up big purchases except Saturday from 10a to 3p. Bring the family! Lots of Fun and Bargains. Bring money cause you wont find bargains like these but once a year!!!
Pennsylvania Trading Company
Thursday – Saturday, June 16 – 19
9:00AM – 3:00PM
11853 Southridge Dr.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72212
Nice sale with fun treasure tucked throughout! Great collection of costume jewelry with cute flower broaches & bangles, framed 20th century coin collection, gold collector’s stamp 1st day issue of Ornithomimus dinosaur, antique glass canister with flip lid, pair of beautiful art glass lamp/sconce shades by Quezal glass company, made circa 1915…(on newer lamp bases), mirrors, sofas & armchairs, lamps, framed art, sword/saber, round kitchen table, china, stoneware, Club pots & pans, small appliances, Corningware, full wooden canister set with painted roosters, almost new Fridgidaire fridge, Maytag washing machine, GE gas dryer, upright freezer by GE, kitchen hutch, small buffet, pair of modern occasional chairs, tea cart, tea pot collection, pottery and stoneware, art glass, books (including a ginormous collection of romance novels), stereo cabinet with radio and turntable, Victrola bluetooth portable turntable (modern), LPs, VHS tapes, entertainment armoire, curio/display cabinets, linens, beauty and first aid, dressers, chests of drawers, beds & mattress sets- king and full, small drop-front secretary, men’s hats, small amount of clothing, jewelry and keepsake boxes, oil lamps, Hoover upright vac, sewing machine in table (by Domestic), purses & handbags, Norman Rockwell plates, pair of velvet wingback chairs, egg collection – mostly marble/stone, lots of garage items – tools, cleaning supplies, fishing, landline phones, gardening supplies, old golf clubs, 4-drawer filing cabinet, large selection of holiday decor – including wooden yard displays, antique “park” bench from Little Rock, wooden vintage patio furniture, garden decor/statues, bird houses and bird baths, concrete fountain, cast iron planters and garden chairs/sette, and much more!!
Pennsylvania Trading Co website with photos
Grassroots Estate Sales
Warehouse Sale
Friday – Sunday, June 18 – 20
9:00AM – 3:00PM
1216 River St.
Benton, Arkansas 72015
Warehouse Sale!
Friday Full Price
Saturday 20% Off
Sunday 50% Off
Multiple Estates from all over Arkansas all in one place! Over 10,000 Square Feet of deals. Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Freezer, Stove, Mattresses, Bed Frames, Couches, Recliners, Dining Tables and Chairs, Generator, M&M Collection, Flat Screen TV’s, Electronics, Vintage Toys, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis and so much more.
Grassroots Estate Sales details with photos
Estate Sale by Individual
Friday – Sunday, June 18 – 20
10:00AM – 4:00PM
510 Fairfax Terrace
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
A great sale in Hillcrest. Antique brass candelabras, antique piano and bench, drop leaf end table, set of Rodgers silver plate, overstuffed chair. Pair of Duncan Phyfe end tables, drop leaf table with six chairs and two leaves, entertainment center, antique high chair, set of four vintage chairs. Full bed mattress and springs, two twin beds with mattresses, chest, Rattan shelf, wicker plant stand and display table, Electrolux vacuum, RV queen mattress. Linens, holiday items, antique stereoscope, books, CDs, DVDs, TV. Vintage kitchen items, pots and pans, small appliances, lots of dish ware, Fostoria, Gorham and Crystal glasses and bowls, 4 vintage wrought iron chairs, vintage DAZOR medical light and much more.
Estate Sale by Individual photos on AshleysFinds.com
J&K, Two Crazy Women, Estate Sale
Friday – Saturday, June 18 – 19
10:00AM – 4:00PM
118 Country Club Dr.
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE READ ALL THE INFO INCLUDING THE SIGNS ON THE ENTRY DOOR AND INSIDE THE HOME.
This lovely home built in 1957 is being readied for a makeover. Owner is selling furniture, drapery, doors, light fixtures, fans and….
Frigidaire freezer, working condition
Refrigerator/freezer, working condition
Washer/Dryer, working condition
1964 vintage Barbie Blonde Swirl by Mattel
1969 ERTL General Lee, Boss Hog ERTL, 1970 Hot Wheels 426 Hemi, Dixie Challenger, Hot Wheels Stingray Corvette
Fire proof 2 drawer filing cabinet
Abacus (wooden)
Shuffleboard kits, football / baseball cards, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs
Racks, picks, shovels, pliers, sockets, garden tools
GOLF clubs and other golfing
Christmas
Hamilton Beach microwave
Sterling Silver International flatware, rose pattern
Vintage Rose etched crystal
Royal Tettau “Melrose” rare china pattern from Germany, U.S. Zone
Silver plate, milk glass, pottery, Arthur Court, Fenton
Books
Dining table/chairs (8) bamboo and cane in creamy yellow with brass Greek key hardware.
China cabinet with glass shelves, lighted, bamboo/cane in creamy yellow with brass Greek key hardware
Buffet, bamboo/cane in creamy yellow with brass Greek key hardware
Chandelier, Razorback light fixture with fan
Velvet arm chairs in green and pink
Tall brass lamps and other lamps
Wooden coffee and end tables
Sectional Sofa by Mossoud of Dallas
Basset lighted wooden desk/book shelves with drop down shelf
Piano by Grand (not a GRAND piano), sheet music, music books
Vinyl records, The Beatles, Elton John, Walt Disney
Basset arm chair
Bell & Howell projector
Printed ephemera, Arkansas, Kennedy, Clinton, Sug Wilson
Queen headboard / queen mattress set (2), dresser, night stands
King headboard / king mattress set, triple dresser with 2 mirrors, chest of drawers, night stands
Twin brass headboard / twin mattress set
Cedar Chest, Aprons, Doilies
Oak desk/bookcase with matching chair
Flat top oak desk
Recliners (upholstery)
Occasional tables, mirrors
Dyson vacuum
Two cushion sofa in neutral color
Drop leaf small table with 2 chairs
Linens, quilts, pillows
Razorback vintage programs
Necchi sewing machine, patterns
Wesio Cadence treadmill
Luggage, bags
Ladies shoes, clothing, LEO vintage ballet slippers, jewelry
Bookshelf/desk/cabinet wall unit
Children’s clothing to keep at Grandma’s house, other children items
Teak wood elephant bookends
Not it and Progression “Homecoming”
Fireplace accessories
Framed art
Kitchen table with chairs
Small appliances
Utility trailer
J&K, Two Crazy Women, Estate Sale details with photos
ReHome Resale Estate Sale
Friday – Saturday, June 18 – 19
9:00AM – 3:00PM
Sunday, June 20
10:00AM – 3:00PM
7500 Rockwood Rd.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72207
We have a large house full of vintage and antique treasures! This family has lived here for over 40 years and didn’t get rid of much. Some highlights…..
Unique Stained Glass window in frame from the old (downtown, LR)Temple B’nai Israel, Amazing collection of Broadway Playbills, Posters, T-shirts, Photos, Beautiful antique Persian rugs, Several pieces of silver-plate, china, barware, etc., vintage furniture, kitchen full of everyday items and Dansk serving pieces, pool table, Japanese token slot machines, men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, washer/dryer, refrigerators ( reg. size and mini’s), old signs, tools, LOTS of costume jewelry and vintage perfumes.
ReHome Resale Estate Sale details with photos
Caring Transitions of Little Rock Metro
Friday – Saturday, June 18 – 19
9:00AM – 3:00PM
Address will be available at link after 9AM Thursday
Little Rock, Arkansas 72212
Showcase home dense with collectibles, furnishings and decor from multiple decades and styles. Victorian to Mod and everything in between…. Here is just the start of the ever growing list:
Furniture: marble top tables, Victorian style fainting sofa, parlor sofas, chairs, pedestal tables, Duncan table/chairs, China cabinets, curio cabinets
Clocks: Grandfather, wall clocks, table clocks
Antiques (lamps, glasswares, and decor)
Beer Stein Collection
Glassware
Clothing/Shoes/Accessories: Chico, Laura Ashley and many other name brands; women sizes range from M -XL; Men clothing XL and Tall sizes. Shoes – Oh heavens, the shoes! Women’s size 7.5, (Check out the pics, we have an awesome pair of “GoGo” boots with embroidered flowers), Men’s sizes range from 9-10. Purses – good golly, the purses!! Name brands you know and love! We have 5 mink coats (one long and 4 short).
Wrought Iron patio settee, chairs and tables.
Curios (porcelain figurines, crystals, a few Hummel items). I found a unique item, a fragrance fan in bag. No kidding! A red feathered fan that is spritzed with fragrance and carried in a lovely clutch bag!
Egyptian decor items (framed art)
Mid-Century dishes, flatware
Whirlpool washer, dryer and refrigerator – pristine!
Linens galore! Some new in packaging. Some are very cool colorful patterned like the hippy era.
Caring Transitions of Little Rock Metro details with photos
Caring Transitions of Little Rock Metro
Saturday, June 19
9:00AM – 3:00PM
Sunday, June 20
1:00PM – 4:00PM
Address will be available at link after 9AM Friday
Little Rock, Arkansas 72212
Great West Little Rock Location on a quiet cul-de-sac. Come see the quality in everything in this home. You will find name brand electronics, native american art prints and western decor mixed with vintage and antique pieces. Come look for your next special purchase at this sale!
Several Bose Speakers and other high quality speakers
Elevating 50 inch TV Cabinet
Mickey Mouse framed art print
Native American Framed Prints
American West style decor pillows and rug
Alltel Show Memorabilia
TV Wall Mount Stand
Tivo recorder
Keurig Coffee Maker
Induction single burner cooktop
Power Air Fryer
Wolfgang Puck Pressure Oven
2 each: Seiko Wall Song Clocks
Arts & Crafts Lamps
Tole Painted buffet chest
Eastlake-style side table
Victorian whimsy Northwind carved barrel seat oak chair
Oreck upright vacuum
Maytag Washer and Dryer
Copier
CD’s, Pioneer CD Laserdisc player
6.25 ShopVac
8 ft Step Ladder
Christmas Decorations
Outdoor Patio Furniture
Glass top Coffee Table
Brass Statuary Birds
Lots of Glassware
Suitcases
Several BOSE Speaker Items.
Other Quality Speakers.
Multiple Deluxe Men’s Clothing Items, Size 40 and above.
Multiple Men’s Belts, Size 34 -40.
Large Variety of Men’s Tie’s.
Motorcycle gear and leather outer wear
Caring Transitions of Little Rock Metro details with photos
V Smith Estate Sale
Friday, June 18
10:00AM – 4:00PM
Saturday, June 19
9:00AM – 4:00PM
Sunday, June 20
12:00PM – 5:00PM
Monday, June 21
11:00AM – 4:00PM
1002 N. Hayes
Searcy, AR 72143
This private home hosted many, many Harding University dinners, showers and events, and it is packed with items used in decorating and entertaining. Dishes, sterling silver (Gorham Chantilly), serveware, holiday decor, crystal, sideboards, table linens and more. Spode, Lenox, original Glynda Turley oil paintings. There are mountains of books — academic, historical, first-edition, autographed, illustrated. The formal dining room, formal living room, upstairs bedrooms and sunroom are full of furniture, lamps, collectible glass, porcelain, bunny collections. In the garage, flower pots, planters, concrete mushroom set, dried flowers. The house has been sold and needs to be cleared before the end of June, so pay attention to the dates and times of the sale. We may need to add a couple more days.
V Smith Estate Sale details with photos
Estate Sale by Individual
Friday – Saturday, June 18 – 19
7:00AM – ?
515 Courtyard Cottages Dr.
Bryant, Arkansas 72022
Yard sale – A little bit of everything: decorative items, storage bins, kitchen odds & ends, framed prints, mirror, lamp.
Bette Bogart Estate Sale
Saturday, June 19
10:00AM – 4:00PM
12416 Eagle Point Place
Little Rock, Arkansas 72211
Parking will be very tight. There will only be parking on one side of the street.
75% OFF SALE
Items include Dutch themed carved hutch, art work,
pair of 1929 chairs,
depression glass, crystal and china
kitchen items,
ball and claw table, couches
home decor, holiday items
Nespresso machine
Dining room table and chairs are SOLD
Bette Bogart Estate Sale details with photos
Estate Sale by Individual
Saturday, June 19
7:00AM – ?
1901 Shadow Lane
Little Rock, Arkansas 72207
McCoy pottery, original art, books, vintage outdoor table/chairs, vintage child’s iron picnic table, outdoor concrete items, clay pots, vintage and new picture frames, vintage bric brac, Kitchen items, paper shredder, outdoor light fixtures, needlepoint pillows, Christmas, girl’s boutique clothes, men’s clothes, toys, play mobile dollhouse, toggery toys, Clothes, purses and shoes: Balenciaga, Chloe, Flax, Burberry, Tom Ford, Prada, Lanvin, Kate Spade, LK Bennett, Anthropologie. David Yurman cross necklace, vintage gold filled bracelets, glassware, collection of vintage sewing boxes.
Auctions
Hobby Auction Service, LLC
Ends Thursday, June 17 at 7:00PM
Online Auction
Austin, Arkansas 72007
This auction consists of furniture, Whirlpool Refrigerator, Christmas, tools, Jewelry, clothes, and much more.
Hobby Auction Service details with photos
Wayne Ball Auction and Realty
Tuesday, June 22
10:00AM
909 East 57th St.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72116
Quality Furniture-Glassware-Quilts—and More at
AUCTION
Tuesday, June 22 at 10 A. M,
Kneeland Estate
909 East 57Th Street
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Consisting of but not limited to: birds eye maple dresser and wash stand with wish bone mirror and towel rack, sewing machine and notions, maple bed, maple lingerie chest, small roll top desk, drop front front secretary, night stands, lamp tables, drop front secretary, 3 piece patio set, marble top entrance table, lots of brass items, maple China cabinet, Hummel book ends and ash tray, custard bowl,maple dining table with 4 chairs and leaf, marble top Victorian table, pair occasional chairs, hutch, nice beveled mirror, pair Rayo lamps, 3 piece living room suite, Amana refrigerator, cast iron cookware, maple buffet, pictures-photos-magazines, maple table and 4 chairs, Corning ware and Pyrex items, cast iron cookware, old army clothing, small cast iron pot with swastika, pattern back chairs, tools, extension ladder, wheel barrow, mattress and springs, bedding, collectibles, vintage items, and lots more. Doors open 9 A M day of sale for inspection. All announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material. Cash, check, and credit cards accepted.
Wayne Ball Auction and Realty details with photos
Caring Transitions Of Little Rock Metro
Auction
Ends Monday, June 21 at 2:30PM
Online Auction
Little Rock, Arkansas
Bidding starts at $1 with no reserves. Registration is simple with no credit card required.
LittleRock.ctbids.com
Auction begins June 15th, 12:30pm.
Ctbids is on location with this fabulous on-line auction at a Beautiful Condo featuring Contemporary Style Art and Luxury Furnishings. See short list below for a sample of what you will find here:
Brandt Mahogany extendable table.
Henredon Wingback chair.
Fitz & Floyd Dinnerware.
Sterling silver and silver plate flatware.
Ladies Closet Mystery lot.
Specter furs of Arkansas Ladies Fur coat.
Fine and fashion jewelry.
Luggage sets.
Garden tools and patio furniture and decor’.
Signed Art and pottery, sculptures and statues.
Hand blown artisan glass by local Arkansas artist.
Pallister sleeper sofa with Serta Mattress.
Designer furniture accent pieces, tables, chairs, and lamps.
Insignia 40″ LED TV.
Audio phase compact stereo.
And so much more…
LittleRock.ctbids.com
Begins: Tuesday June 15th, 12:30pm.
Ends: Monday June 21st, 2:30pm.
PIck up will be: Friday and Saturday June 25th and 26th, 10am-2pm.
This is an on location on-line auction at a condo in West Little Rock and parking is very limited. There will be a signup genius link attached to winner’s invoice. You must sign up to pick up your items.
Questions about shipping or pick-up?
Contact: Aleda 501-830-7177 or email
awhitmire@caringtransistions.com
Caring Transitions of Little Rock Metro Auction details with photos