Finding Estate Sales / Local Auctions

[peterose4hof]

Does anyone have any tips on how to find local estate sales and/or auctions? Are there any good websites that list them?

Thanks!

[Shoeless Moe]

http://www.auctionzip.com/il.html

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by peterose4hof

Does anyone have any tips on how to find local estate sales and/or auctions? Are there any good websites that list them?

Thanks!

The first place to look is the classified ad section of your local newspaper. Auctionzip is fine, but a lot of auction companies don't list on there. You can also do a google search for auction companies in your area...most of them will have their own website.

[Rob D.]

And when you do go to an auction or estate sale that's run by a local auctioneer, be sure to register and get a bidder/buyer number even if you know there's nothing of interest to you. That way you'll be on the auctioneer's mailing list for future events.

[nebboy]

Heres another place you can search - PROXIBID - it can be a good place to checkout from time to time.

usehttp://www.proxibid.com/asp/live-auction-categories.asp

There are some cards on there now:
Goudys - low end
Diamond Stars - low end
Exhibit - dont know if there reprints or not
50s Topps and so on

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

And when you do go to an auction or estate sale that's run by a local auctioneer, be sure to register and get a bidder/buyer number even if you know there's nothing of interest to you. That way you'll be on the auctioneer's mailing list for future events.

I have a permanent number with three different auction companies in my area. No standing in line for a number for me.

[peterose4hof]

Thanks for all your help! I also found this site to be helpful for those who are interested.

www.estatesales.net

[FUBAR]

you can contact all your local auction houses and get on their email list of upcoming sales. Most of them do an email mail-out!