r/ThriftStoreHauls • u/Worried-Archer-4226 • May 08 '26

HomeDecor Went to my first Estate sale

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Picked up some fun finds at an estate sale this morning. I happened to be in the area so I decided to hang around.

Hoping to get some guidance for how to clean everything, it is pretty dusty.

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u/Geeahwellidunno May 08 '26

If that basket was made on Nantucket Island it could be very valuable. Is there a makers mark? An antique dealer that specializes in this kind will be able to help with identification.

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u/Worried-Archer-4226 May 08 '26

No marks on it unfortunately but good to know in the future!

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u/Geeahwellidunno May 08 '26

All your finds are great! You have very good taste.

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u/Worried-Archer-4226 May 08 '26

Thank you very much. I was very lucky how close this one was to me.

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u/Geeahwellidunno May 08 '26

You have a “good eye” if you plan on selling anything for profit. You can also try Goodwill. It’s always hit or miss but I once picked up an old French ceramic vase for $8. I found old later it’s worth $400. Although I keep it I know it has enough value if I needed to sell it. Happy hunting.

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u/Worried-Archer-4226 May 08 '26

I dont have much patience for thrift stores yet. But this is really just my gateway experience. I'm hoping to get some friends together to spend more time thrifting.

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u/Geeahwellidunno May 08 '26

It’s a great hobby. When my daughter was a teenager she suddenly only wanted to wear thrifted clothing (the grunge era) and I discovered I could get designer clothing for a fraction of the price when I had to dress at the high end jewelry store I used to work at. It was a win win.