Finding Estate Sales / Local Auctions
 

Does anyone have any tips on how to find local estate sales and/or auctions? Are there any good websites that list them?

Thanks!

The first place to look is the classified ad section of your local newspaper. Auctionzip is fine, but a lot of auction companies don't list on there. You can also do a google search for auction companies in your area...most of them will have their own website.

And when you do go to an auction or estate sale that's run by a local auctioneer, be sure to register and get a bidder/buyer number even if you know there's nothing of interest to you. That way you'll be on the auctioneer's mailing list for future events.

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Heres another place you can search - PROXIBID - it can be a good place to checkout from time to time.

usehttp://www.proxibid.com/asp/live-auction-categories.asp

There are some cards on there now:
Goudys - low end
Diamond Stars - low end
Exhibit - dont know if there reprints or not
50s Topps and so on

I have a permanent number with three different auction companies in my area. No standing in line for a number for me. :)

Thanks for all your help! I also found this site to be helpful for those who are interested.

www.estatesales.net

you can contact all your local auction houses and get on their email list of upcoming sales. Most of them do an email mail-out!