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Nowadays, the best thing about shopping estate sales is that you can do it from the comfort of your own home. More and more people are opting to sell their treasures online, which means it\u2019s easier to find a great deal on those special or unique items you need or collect.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re new to shopping estate sales online, we recommend following these tips to make the process easier…<\/p>\n

Do research on items you want to buy<\/strong> – Find out how much items are actually worth before you make that bid or purchase. If you\u2019re a collector or buying to resell, you may see something that looks like a great deal, but come to find out it\u2019s just a replica or the item isn\u2019t as rare as you thought.<\/p>\n

Ask questions<\/strong> – Sometimes descriptions of items may not be detailed. Don\u2019t hesitate to ask the seller or auction company about things you\u2019re unsure of.<\/p>\n

Research the company or seller hosting the online estate sales<\/strong> – Is the sale on a reputable website? Can you find any reviews on the auction house? Just like any purchase you make online, make sure your purchase is being processed securely and you can trust that the items will be sent to you in a timely manner.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to negotiate<\/strong> – If it\u2019s an auction-based sale, obviously you can\u2019t negotiate. If you\u2019re able to purchase items outright, send an email to the seller and ask if they are willing to negotiate.<\/p>\n

Know the terms and conditions<\/strong> – Always read the fine print and understand the process of bidding on items or how to make a purchase through the site. Is there a return policy? Do you need to make a deposit in order to bid? How will your items be shipped and is insurance included?<\/p>\n

Find out how much it will cost to ship first<\/strong> – Before purchasing or bidding on an item, find out approximately how much the item will cost to ship to you. This will determine if it will actually be good deal or not.<\/p>\n

Pay attention to measurements<\/strong> – Sometimes it\u2019s hard to tell just how small or big an item is. It could look small in a picture online, but in actuality the item is very big.<\/p>\n

Find deals on online auction estate sales vs. traditional online sales<\/strong> – When you\u2019re bidding on an auction site like ours, you can often score deals because all opening bids start at $0.01 whereas a traditional online sale has one set price on each item.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t get emotionally attached<\/strong> – If you\u2019re bidding on an item in an online estate sale, it\u2019s important to set a maximum price and not to get too attached to an item unless you\u2019re willing to overpay for it.<\/p>\n

If you love it, buy it!<\/strong> – No explanation necessary for this\u2026<\/p>\n

Do you have any tips to add to this list? Tweet us<\/a> your tip or share it on Facebook<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Sign up for the Cal Auctions newsletter to get alerts on new online estate sales and other online auctions. Enter your email in the box at the bottom of this page!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Nowadays, the best thing about shopping estate sales is that you can do it from the comfort of your own home. More and more people are opting to sell their treasures online, which means it\u2019s easier to find a great deal on those special or unique items you need or collect. 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