Hughes Estate Sales

Hughes Estate Sales, Inc
711 West Woodbury Road
Altadena, CA 91001

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Estate Auction: Finding The Right Liquidation or Antique Auction

An Estate Auction Typically Met With An Appraiser

It’s almost impossible to have an estate auction without meeting with an appraiser. While people think they know what the family jewels are so many times they overestimate the value of a painting, antique or china set. Estate appraisers really do save you time and money when pricing your list of valuables for an estate. Something that you thought was worth nothing may actually be the family jewel. While something else that you thought was worth a lot may not be worth anything at all.

Liquidation Auctions Really Do Have The Best Deals

When attending an auction, liquidation auctions offer the best deals. The point of liquidation is getting rid of everything as fast as possible. When people are liquidating it’s usually because they are facing some sort of financial hardship. While furniture, antiques, paintings and fine china might be worth a lot more, they need to get rid of all of it so price tends to be lowered in order to make a fast sale. These auctions tend to sell everything fast so you should get there as soon as they start.

An Antique Auction Can Give You That Rare Find

Ever go to someone’s house and see an antique chest, or wardrobe or coffee table that just makes the entire room pop? You know they didn’t get that at Pottery Barn, so where did they find it? Chances are they found it at an antique auction. Whenever you want something that no one else has, you have to go the extra mile sometimes to find it. While it’s okay to have a house filled with Ikea and Pottery Barn, having that stand out unique piece will be what brings the room together.