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Missing item ?

img_5103We love our customers!  Thanks everyone for attending our sales.

We would like to address something that happens ‘infrequently’ at our sales.

What happens when you get to a sale, and an item you’ve come for isn’t there?

There’s several different scenerios for this….

  • A family member may have removed the item prior to the sale with or without our knowledge.  We ask that once the ads have gone out – nothing be removed.  However….  In this case – we can simply say ‘sorry!’  It’s not our ‘stuff’…… and sometimes — infrequently — this happens.
  • If 20 people have come for the same item, 19 of those will be disappointed if they didn’t get to the item first.

We try our best to make sure you have a happy shopping experience.   We can’t please everyone — but we surely do try.

Happy treasure hunting!

 

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SOLD OUT! No Fri/Sat -BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in HOOVER for 3 days! Join us!

bes-holy-smacks-batmanWe have lots going on over here in Birmingham Estate Sales land…. always follow us at BhamEstateSales.com — don’t miss a thing! :::turning cartwheels:::::

****PARKING ALERT****  MUST park on RIVER PARK DRIVE and walk a very short stroll to the house.  NO PARKING on THE OAKS CIRCLE.  Thanks! 

This is a sweet little sale!  All my Mid-Century Modern addicts — get ready!

Thurs / Friday / Saturday

10 The Oaks Circle, Hoover, AL 35244

Sept 29, 30, Oct 1

10-2pm Thurs Sept 29

10-2pm Friday Sept 30

9-1pm Sat Oct 1 ** may close early if sold out! 

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If you are new to attending a Birmingham Estate Sale, please read below ‘carefully’.  Woot!

#BhamEstateSales

You know the drill.

_____________________________________________________

Please READ BELOW:

** ALL SALES ARE FINAL!***  It’s up to YOU to plug something in, try it out, etc.  This is not kindergarten friends. (Although I really did love kindergarten.  Just sayin’)

NO PRE-SALES over the PHONE unless OTHERWISE STATED:

HOW TO SHOP THIS SALE:

*Keep our sales orderly! Do not ‘dump’ items out of things, if you move something put it back!

BE RESPECTFUL to one another — it’s just ‘stuff’.  No need to be ugly or rude to another customer. If we feel you continue to have aggressive behavior or don’t use your ‘MANNERS’ we will ask you to leave.

PETS pictured are complete photo-bombs.  We do not sell pets.  We enjoy taking pictures of them because we love the furries!

All LARGE items are priced, and smaller ones of significant monetary value.  All smaller items are priced in a ‘group’ pricing.  Make a stack of all items at check out and we will give you a price on your group of items.  Happy Treasure Hunting! Woot Woot!

**Parking — Can only park on ONE side of the street ONLY!  Park on side of street that house is located on.  Do not block driveways or mailboxes please.  Thanks!

ALL SALES FINAL

WE accept CASH, CHECKS ($30 returned bank fee), Plastic (Debit/Credit) – additional 3% fee on all credit cards.  You can choose how to pay.  

*Because of the many people who attend our sales, questions re: individual items are very hard to answer —- just come to the sale!

We accept CASH/CREDIT – Debit run as credit (add 3% on all cards)

Come prepared to take your items home SAME DAY.

For insurance purposes, staff members are not able to carry heavy/large items for you.

You must arrange for your own people to carry/load/deliver your items.

We price ‘to sell’ first day and throughout the length of the sale.

We have the ‘right’ to go through any bags you bring into the sale.

Birmingham Estate Sales is not responsible for accidents nor is the home owner. You enter at your own risk, and in doing this, we have no liability for injury or damage to your or any items on you.

**Children must remain with parents at ALL times. We will tag those small people, give them a puppy a double espresso and send them on their way!

Bring bags/totes/boxes/newspapers for wrapping —  to help with your items.  We do not provide these.

If we SELL OUT of items before end of sale time, we will close the sale down early.

We APPRECIATE our customers – and thank you for coming to our estate sales!
Please note – owners may remove items that were originally to be part of the sale for whatever reason.  We apologize if this happens.  We know you come for certain items.  We try our best to make sure we are as accurate as possible with our photos and advertising.

The term ‘Woot’ is a happy word.  And used frequently in our ads.  Because we can.

**SOLD OUT! **No Saturday sale! BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in B’ham for 4 days!
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**SOLD OUT! **No Saturday sale! BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in B’ham for 4 days!

We have multiple sales going on — always follow us at BhamEstateSales.com .  Woot!

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Join us for a fabulous moving sale!

Wed Thurs Fri Sat

10-2pm Wed Sept 21

10-2pm Thurs Sept 22

10-2pm Fri Sept 23

9-1pm Sat Sept 24

1001 Eagle Club Cove

Birmingham AL 35242

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If you are new to attending a Birmingham Estate Sale, please read below ‘carefully’.  Woot!

#BhamEstateSales

You know the drill.

_____________________________________________________

Please READ BELOW:

** ALL SALES ARE FINAL!***  It’s up to YOU to plug something in, try it out, etc.  This is not kindergarten friends. (Although I really did love kindergarten.  Just sayin’)

NO PRE-SALES over the PHONE unless OTHERWISE STATED:

HOW TO SHOP THIS SALE:

*Keep our sales orderly! Do not ‘dump’ items out of things, if you move something put it back!

BE RESPECTFUL to one another — it’s just ‘stuff’.  No need to be ugly or rude to another customer. If we feel you continue to have aggressive behavior or don’t use your ‘MANNERS’ we will ask you to leave.

PETS pictured are complete photo-bombs.  We do not sell pets.  We enjoy taking pictures of them because we love the furries!

All LARGE items are priced, and smaller ones of significant monetary value.  All smaller items are priced in a ‘group’ pricing.  Make a stack of all items at check out and we will give you a price on your group of items.  Happy Treasure Hunting! Woot Woot!

**Parking — Can only park on ONE side of the street ONLY!  Park on side of street that house is located on.  Do not block driveways or mailboxes please.  Thanks!

ALL SALES FINAL

WE accept CASH, CHECKS ($30 returned bank fee), Plastic (Debit/Credit) – additional 3% fee on all credit cards.  You can choose how to pay.  

*Because of the many people who attend our sales, questions re: individual items are very hard to answer —- just come to the sale!

We accept CASH/CREDIT – Debit run as credit (add 3% on all cards)

Come prepared to take your items home SAME DAY.

For insurance purposes, staff members are not able to carry heavy/large items for you.

You must arrange for your own people to carry/load/deliver your items.

We price ‘to sell’ first day and throughout the length of the sale.

We have the ‘right’ to go through any bags you bring into the sale.

Birmingham Estate Sales is not responsible for accidents nor is the home owner. You enter at your own risk, and in doing this, we have no liability for injury or damage to your or any items on you.

**Children must remain with parents at ALL times. We will tag those small people, give them a puppy a double espresso and send them on their way!

Bring bags/totes/boxes/newspapers for wrapping —  to help with your items.  We do not provide these.

If we SELL OUT of items before end of sale time, we will close the sale down early.

We APPRECIATE our customers – and thank you for coming to our estate sales!
Please note – owners may remove items that were originally to be part of the sale for whatever reason.  We apologize if this happens.  We know you come for certain items.  We try our best to make sure we are as accurate as possible with our photos and advertising.

The term ‘Woot’ is a happy word.  And used frequently in our ads.  Because we can.

 

BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in MONTEVALLO for 3 days~ Join us !
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BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in MONTEVALLO for 3 days~ Join us !

BES blown awayFollow us at BhamEstateSales.com

Montevallo is adorable!  Of course there’s University of Montevallo — right across the street is an enchanting place called The Fox and the Pheasant Bed and Breakfast.  LOVE IT!

Join us in a petite cottage right in the downtown area — lots of cool houses!

Thurs/Fri/Sat

531 Shelby Street

Montevallo, AL 35115

10-2pm Thurs July 28

10-2pm Fri July 29

9-1pm Sat July 30

One cool find is the piano! Never too early to think Christmas Soiree’ and carols around this lovely piano! (I hope I get an invite! he he he)

**Please note — park on side streets and WALK to Shelby.

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If you are new to attending a Birmingham Estate Sale, please read below ‘carefully’.  Woot!

#BhamEstateSales

You know the drill.

_____________________________________________________

Please READ BELOW:

** ALL SALES ARE FINAL!***  It’s up to YOU to plug something in, try it out, etc.  This is not kindergarten friends. (Although I really did love kindergarten.  Just sayin’)

NO PRE-SALES over the PHONE unless OTHERWISE STATED:

HOW TO SHOP THIS SALE:

*Keep our sales orderly! Do not ‘dump’ items out of things, if you move something put it back!

BE RESPECTFUL to one another — it’s just ‘stuff’.  No need to be ugly or rude to another customer. If we feel you continue to have aggressive behavior or don’t use your ‘MANNERS’ we will ask you to leave.

PETS pictured are complete photo-bombs.  We do not sell pets.  We enjoy taking pictures of them because we love the furries!

All LARGE items are priced, and smaller ones of significant monetary value.  All smaller items are priced in a ‘group’ pricing.  Make a stack of all items at check out and we will give you a price on your group of items.  Happy Treasure Hunting! Woot Woot!

**Parking — Can only park on ONE side of the street ONLY!  Park on side of street that house is located on.  Do not block driveways or mailboxes please.  Thanks!

ALL SALES FINAL

WE accept CASH, CHECKS ($30 returned bank fee), Plastic (Debit/Credit) – additional 3% fee on all credit cards.  You can choose how to pay.  

*Because of the many people who attend our sales, questions re: individual items are very hard to answer —- just come to the sale!

We accept CASH/CREDIT – Debit run as credit (add 3% on all cards)

Come prepared to take your items home SAME DAY.

For insurance purposes, staff members are not able to carry heavy/large items for you.

You must arrange for your own people to carry/load/deliver your items.

We price ‘to sell’ first day and throughout the length of the sale.

We have the ‘right’ to go through any bags you bring into the sale.

Birmingham Estate Sales is not responsible for accidents nor is the home owner. You enter at your own risk, and in doing this, we have no liability for injury or damage to your or any items on you.

**Children must remain with parents at ALL times. We will tag those small people, give them a puppy a double espresso and send them on their way!

Bring bags/totes/boxes/newspapers for wrapping —  to help with your items.  We do not provide these.

If we SELL OUT of items before end of sale time, we will close the sale down early.

We APPRECIATE our customers – and thank you for coming to our estate sales!
Please note – owners may remove items that were originally to be part of the sale for whatever reason.  We apologize if this happens.  We know you come for certain items.  We try our best to make sure we are as accurate as possible with our photos and advertising.

The term ‘Woot’ is a happy word.  And used frequently in our ads.  Because we can.

 

 

BIRMINGHAM ESATE SALES is by LAKE PURDY for 3 days! Join us!
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BIRMINGHAM ESATE SALES is by LAKE PURDY for 3 days! Join us!

BES slow and steadyFollow our website at BhamEstateSales.com so you don’t miss a THING! Woot!

Thurs,Fri,Sat

10-2pm Thurs July 21

10-2pm Fri July 22

9-1pm Sat July 23

6301 Timberwolf Trail

Birmingham AL 3242

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If you are new to attending a Birmingham Estate Sale, please read below ‘carefully’.  Woot!

#BhamEstateSales

You know the drill.

_____________________________________________________

Please READ BELOW:

** ALL SALES ARE FINAL!***  It’s up to YOU to plug something in, try it out, etc.  This is not kindergarten friends. (Although I really did love kindergarten.  Just sayin’)

NO PRE-SALES over the PHONE unless OTHERWISE STATED:

HOW TO SHOP THIS SALE:

*Keep our sales orderly! Do not ‘dump’ items out of things, if you move something put it back!

BE RESPECTFUL to one another — it’s just ‘stuff’.  No need to be ugly or rude to another customer. If we feel you continue to have aggressive behavior or don’t use your ‘MANNERS’ we will ask you to leave.

PETS pictured are complete photo-bombs.  We do not sell pets.  We enjoy taking pictures of them because we love the furries!

All LARGE items are priced, and smaller ones of significant monetary value.  All smaller items are priced in a ‘group’ pricing.  Make a stack of all items at check out and we will give you a price on your group of items.  Happy Treasure Hunting! Woot Woot!

**Parking — Can only park on ONE side of the street ONLY!  Park on side of street that house is located on.  Do not block driveways or mailboxes please.  Thanks!

ALL SALES FINAL

WE accept CASH, CHECKS ($30 returned bank fee), Plastic (Debit/Credit) – additional 3% fee on all credit cards.  You can choose how to pay.  

*Because of the many people who attend our sales, questions re: individual items are very hard to answer —- just come to the sale!

We accept CASH/CREDIT – Debit run as credit (add 3% on all cards)

Come prepared to take your items home SAME DAY.

For insurance purposes, staff members are not able to carry heavy/large items for you.

You must arrange for your own people to carry/load/deliver your items.

We price ‘to sell’ first day and throughout the length of the sale.

We have the ‘right’ to go through any bags you bring into the sale.

Birmingham Estate Sales is not responsible for accidents nor is the home owner. You enter at your own risk, and in doing this, we have no liability for injury or damage to your or any items on you.

**Children must remain with parents at ALL times. We will tag those small people, give them a puppy a double espresso and send them on their way!

Bring bags/totes/boxes/newspapers for wrapping —  to help with your items.  We do not provide these.

If we SELL OUT of items before end of sale time, we will close the sale down early.

We APPRECIATE our customers – and thank you for coming to our estate sales!
Please note – owners may remove items that were originally to be part of the sale for whatever reason.  We apologize if this happens.  We know you come for certain items.  We try our best to make sure we are as accurate as possible with our photos and advertising.

The term ‘Woot’ is a happy word.  And used frequently in our ads.  Because we can.

BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in IRONDALE for 2 days! Join us!
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BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in IRONDALE for 2 days! Join us!

BES Kick it highMake sure you follow us on our website at BhamEstateSales.com. You’ll get an email every time we post something!

We have two sales this week!  Birmingham & Irondale.

Join us for a 2 day sale in Irondale!

Fri/Sat

10-2pm Fri June 24

9-1pm Sat June 25

1837 Briar Meadow Road 

Irondale AL 35210

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If you are new to attending a Birmingham Estate Sale, please read below ‘carefully’.  Woot!

#BhamEstateSales

You know the drill.

_____________________________________________________

Please READ BELOW:

** ALL SALES ARE FINAL!***  It’s up to YOU to plug something in, try it out, etc.  This is not kindergarten friends. (Although I really did love kindergarten.  Just sayin’)

NO PRE-SALES over the PHONE unless OTHERWISE STATED:

HOW TO SHOP THIS SALE:

*Keep our sales orderly! Do not ‘dump’ items out of things, if you move something put it back!

BE RESPECTFUL to one another — it’s just ‘stuff’.  No need to be ugly or rude to another customer. If we feel you continue to have aggressive behavior or don’t use your ‘MANNERS’ we will ask you to leave.

PETS pictured are complete photo-bombs.  We do not sell pets.  We enjoy taking pictures of them because we love the furries!

All LARGE items are priced, and smaller ones of significant monetary value.  All smaller items are priced in a ‘group’ pricing.  Make a stack of all items at check out and we will give you a price on your group of items.  Happy Treasure Hunting! Woot Woot!

**Parking — Can only park on ONE side of the street ONLY!  Park on side of street that house is located on.  Do not block driveways or mailboxes please.  Thanks!

ALL SALES FINAL

WE accept CASH, CHECKS ($30 returned bank fee), Plastic (Debit/Credit) – additional 3% fee on all credit cards.  You can choose how to pay.  

*Because of the many people who attend our sales, questions re: individual items are very hard to answer —- just come to the sale!

We accept CASH/CREDIT – Debit run as credit (add 3% on all cards)

Come prepared to take your items home SAME DAY.

For insurance purposes, staff members are not able to carry heavy/large items for you.

You must arrange for your own people to carry/load/deliver your items.

We price ‘to sell’ first day and throughout the length of the sale.

We have the ‘right’ to go through any bags you bring into the sale.

Birmingham Estate Sales is not responsible for accidents nor is the home owner. You enter at your own risk, and in doing this, we have no liability for injury or damage to your or any items on you.

**Children must remain with parents at ALL times. We will tag those small people, give them a puppy a double espresso and send them on their way!

Bring bags/totes/boxes/newspapers for wrapping —  to help with your items.  We do not provide these.

If we SELL OUT of items before end of sale time, we will close the sale down early.

We APPRECIATE our customers – and thank you for coming to our estate sales!
Please note – owners may remove items that were originally to be part of the sale for whatever reason.  We apologize if this happens.  We know you come for certain items.  We try our best to make sure we are as accurate as possible with our photos and advertising.

The term ‘Woot’ is a happy word.  And used frequently in our ads.  Because we can.

BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in MCCALLA for 3 days! Join us!
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BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in MCCALLA for 3 days! Join us!

so many choicesMake sure you follow our website — BhamEstateSales.com – in addition to sales we write articles you may find interesting as well.  Can I get a WOOT!?  Heck yes!

Join us for a very distinctive sale —  just about 30 minutes South of Birmingham and about 30 minutes North of Tuscaloosa — Can I get a ROLL TIDE — and a GO BLAZERS! …um…YES! ::turning cartwheels::::::

Granted this is during Memorial Day Weekend —  if you want it — you’ll find a way to COME AND GET IT!

Thurs, Fri, Saturday

May 26, 27, 28

10-2pm – Thurs May 26

10-2 Fri May 27

9-12 Sat May 28 

2109 Lakeside Drive

McCalla AL 35111

— Piano is a pre-sale!  Text me 205-249-5400 to get this beauty under your fingers and playing! 

*Please note —  when your GPS tells you to initially turn left onto Lakeside? Well.. the road is blocked…so you’ll continue straight around the lake….  it’s a pretty drive so enjoy…. ** you can also turn LEFT onto ROCK MOUNTAIN DRIVE — and then you’ll see the lake you’ll come to a stop sign.  Take a RIGHT onto BRENDA DRIVE — and then you take a RIGHT back onto LAKESIDE DRIVE.  And then the house is on the RIGHT (and you’ll see signage at that point).  It’s a total of about  3.5 miles once you get of the intersate exit.  We look forward to seeing you.

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If you are new to attending a Birmingham Estate Sale, please read below ‘carefully’.  Woot!

#BhamEstateSales

You know the drill.

_____________________________________________________

Please READ BELOW:

** ALL SALES ARE FINAL!***  It’s up to YOU to plug something in, try it out, etc.  This is not kindergarten friends. (Although I really did love kindergarten.  Just sayin’)

NO PRE-SALES over the PHONE unless OTHERWISE STATED:

HOW TO SHOP THIS SALE:

*Keep our sales orderly! Do not ‘dump’ items out of things, if you move something put it back!

BE RESPECTFUL to one another — it’s just ‘stuff’.  No need to be ugly or rude to another customer. If we feel you continue to have aggressive behavior or don’t use your ‘MANNERS’ we will ask you to leave.

All LARGE items are priced, and smaller ones of significant monetary value.  All smaller items are priced in a ‘group’ pricing.  Make a stack of all items at check out and we will give you a price on your group of items.  Happy Treasure Hunting! Woot Woot!

**Parking — Can only park on ONE side of the street ONLY!  Park on side of street that house is located on.  Do not block driveways or mailboxes please.  Thanks!

ALL SALES FINAL

WE accept CASH, CHECKS ($30 returned bank fee), Plastic (Debit/Credit) – additional 3% fee on all credit cards.  You can choose how to pay.  

*Because of the many people who attend our sales, questions re: individual items are very hard to answer —- just come to the sale!

We accept CASH/CREDIT – Debit run as credit (add 3% on all cards)

Come prepared to take your items home SAME DAY.

For insurance purposes, staff members are not able to carry heavy/large items for you.

You must arrange for your own people to carry/load/deliver your items.

We price ‘to sell’ first day and throughout the length of the sale.

We have the ‘right’ to go through any bags you bring into the sale.

Birmingham Estate Sales is not responsible for accidents nor is the home owner. You enter at your own risk, and in doing this, we have no liability for injury or damage to your or any items on you.

**Children must remain with parents at ALL times. We will tag those small people, give them a puppy a double espresso and send them on their way!

Bring bags/totes/boxes/newspapers for wrapping —  to help with your items.  We do not provide these.

If we SELL OUT of items before end of sale time, we will close the sale down early.

We APPRECIATE our customers – and thank you for coming to our estate sales!
Please note – owners may remove items that were originally to be part of the sale for whatever reason.  We apologize if this happens.  We know you come for certain items.  We try our best to make sure we are as accurate as possible with our photos and advertising.

The term ‘Woot’ is a happy word.  And used frequently in our ads.  Because we can.

SOLD OUT! –BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in Mt. OLIVE for 3 days! Join us!
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SOLD OUT! –BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in Mt. OLIVE for 3 days! Join us!

cool catsWell.  This is just a neat sale all around.  An old farmhouse of sorts (even though it’s brick– humor me here).  There’s an old creepy barn out back —  who knows WHAT in the world is out there…… I tried to take as many pictures as possible but something touched my leg and I ran. RAN I tell you. :::gulp:::::

Join us for a 3 day sale in sweet little Mt. Olive.

*5450 Rosemary Road, Mt Olive, AL

***Park in YARD of house —   not on ROSEMARY ROAD!

Thurs/Fri/Sat 

10-2pm Thursday April 28

10-2pm Friday April 29

ALL MUST GO!  Some uber cool things in here.  Completely.

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If you are new to attending a Birmingham Estate Sale, please read below ‘carefully’.  Woot!

#BhamEstateSales

You know the drill.

_____________________________________________________

Please READ BELOW:

** ALL SALES ARE FINAL!***  It’s up to YOU to plug something in, try it out, etc.  This is not kindergarten friends. (Although I really did love kindergarten.  Just sayin’)

NO PRESALES over the PHONE unless OTHERWISE STATED:

HOW TO SHOP THIS SALE:

*Keep our sales orderly! Do not ‘dump’ items out of things, if you move something put it back!

BE RESPECTFUL to one another — it’s just ‘stuff’.  No need to be ugly or rude to another customer. If we feel you continue to have aggressive behavior or don’t use your ‘MANNERS’ we will ask you to leave.

All LARGE items are priced, and smaller ones of significant monetary value.  All smaller items are priced in a ‘group’ pricing.  Make a stack of all items at check out and we will give you a price on your group of items.  Happy Treasure Hunting! Woot Woot!

**Parking — Can only park on ONE side of the street ONLY!  Park on side of street that house is located on.  Do not block driveways or mailboxes please.  Thanks!

ALL SALES FINAL

WE accept CASH, CHECKS ($30 returned bank fee), Plastic (Debit/Credit) – additional 3% fee on all credit cards.  You can choose how to pay.  

*Because of the many people who attend our sales, questions re: individual items are very hard to answer —- just come to the sale!

We accept CASH/CREDIT – Debit run as credit (add 3% on all cards)

Come prepared to take your items home SAME DAY.

For insurance purposes, staff members are not able to carry heavy/large items for you.

You must arrange for your own people to carry/load/deliver your items.

We price ‘to sell’ first day and throughout the length of the sale.

We have the ‘right’ to go through any bags you bring into the sale.

Birmingham Estate Sales is not responsible for accidents nor is the home owner. You enter at your own risk, and in doing this, we have no liability for injury or damage to your or any items on you.

**Children must remain with parents at ALL times. We will tag those small people, give them a puppy a double esspresso and send them on their way!

Bring bags/totes/boxes/newspapers for wrapping —  to help with your items.  We do not provide these.

If we SELL OUT of items before end of sale time, we will close the sale down early.

We APPRECIATE our customers – and thank you for coming to our estate sales!
Please note – owners may remove items that were originally to be part of the sale for whatever reason.  We apologize if this happens.  We know you come for certain items.  We try our best to make sure we are as accurate as possible with our photos and advertising.

The term ‘Woot’ is a happy word.  And used frequently in our ads.  Because we can.

Re-using a painted canvas
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Re-using a painted canvas

787b0389d6bf9c7fc727fc0ef0c78d3aI have many friends who are professional artists.  Canvases can become expensive especially if you are painting larger pieces of art.   Many artists frequent estate sales, thrift shops, garage sales, etc and buy painted canvases of an unfortunate looking nature (ugly as mud).  They reuse these canvases – easy peasy.

GESSO is a substance that you can buy or make.  It’s much like thick primer white painte.  You just take a brush or roller and paint over the old canvas and voila’!  A blank canvas to create your master piece!

Here’s an instructional video — just one of many out there. <<< VIDEO>>>>

Here’s how to make your own Gesso at home  <<<GESSO AT HOME>>>>  google it as well — tons of videos out there!

Now go paint!

Collection Dog Figurines
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Collection Dog Figurines

IMG_3648Everyone has ‘their thing’.  Collections that is.   My collections are hard wired. I love sailboat/ ship models, dog figurines, and flying pigs.  Don’t judge.  Just ask my husband about my shoe collection.  When we first began dating — and he eventually peeked into my closet —-  I remember watching him as he opened the door and sort of stumbled back a bit.  His eyes opened wider and his mouth dropped to his chest.  I stood there blinking wondering what in the world he was gawking at.  Softly he muttered –  ‘I’ve never seen so many shoes in my life!’   I stood there blinking even faster as a pout emerged…….  Huh?  I stated gently –  ‘I’m a girl — I must have choices.’  Point made.  Ahem.

Back to my story here.  I adore dog figurines.   For me adding something to my collection isn’t about the label or brand – which isn’t the case for many.  For me it’s what strikes my fancy.  It can have a broken ear —  which makes me wrinkle my nose and think ‘ahhh — he just needs love and to be repaired’. No ryhme or reason here.  Which my husband will attest to readily.     It’s not that it’s a Royal Doulton or Made in Occupied Japan, or whatever…it’s just what makes me happy.  That’s what true collecting is about.  What floats your boat!  However, there’s also the element into identifying these collections that we take into our lives and homes (much to a spouses chagrin at times — hehehe).   Even a broken figurine (which I’ll tell you how to repair such) has character.  Perfect is quite boring sometimes.  I bond with my little fellas.

More commonly seen are Staffordshire Dogs .  Royal Doulton is another well known collectible for many things.  There are many more as you well know.

Identifying American Pottery Dogs

Doulton values at Replacements.com

Collectors Weekly is a WONDERFUL way to familiarize yourself with who made what

To REPAIR your treasures — here are a few helpful sites.  I use fingernail polish (it’s glazed and works much like cermaric paint.)

Collections are obtained to surround yourself with things that make you happy, inspire you.  Your home is like a nest.  Put in it things (and people) that bring pleasure.