They also do estate auctions. I made an error in judgement buying while drinking wine and relaxing and ended up with 46 items from one auction. 6 months later I can say that they were great, my deals were great and I am grateful. I now know that 46 items is a lot of work, to pack and move and to unload and go through. I got some wonderful things and a couple duds that were completely my fault for not looking at pictures on a larger screen.
So my advice?
1. Look at photos on a large monitor.
2. Don't bid just because something is "a good deal". It's ok if someone else gets that good deal- there's always more next week.
3. Give yourself plenty of time to pick up your stuff. Every Estate company operates differently so bring packing supplies and more muscles than your own and a truck is way better than a trailer.
4. When buying something to give to someone else, ask if they still need it or would want it. I now have 2 extra vacuums because my daughter needed one and a table and chairs. She moved a month later.
5. Vintage does not mean "worth more" or "desirable" .
6. An estate sale car is a wonderful car -to drive or your kids to drive, not to re-sell.
Thanks to the Not Just Another Antique Mart Gang for being so helpful and running a great business that operates with integrity.