Buying Maine Estate Pre-1960 Household Items

Are you hiding money in your basement, closet or inside a kitchen drawer and forgot about it? Maybe you are even thinking of throwing it out! Some of those old things laying around the house could mean money to you! I'm looking to trade cash for those old things (pre-1960) you no longer want, need or forgot you even had. Maybe you are getting ready to downsize, move or are thinking of having a garage or estate liquidation sale and have some of the things I am seeking. I can come to your house and trade you cash to get that stuff out of your way! In fact some of the things I collect are routinely thrown away or in a "free" pile at a garage sale, like old gift wrap, used Christmas cards, etc. simply because most dealers and people don't want them, but I collect them! I'll pay you for that if it's what I'm seeking! These are tough times, so who couldn't use some extra jingle? I'm a collector who loves old things and have been buying antiques, collectibles and vintage household items in Maine for close to two decades.

Examples of vintage items, collectibles or antiques (pre-1960) I'm looking to buy: Kitchen: Tablecloths, hand towels, aprons, plates, glassware, toasters, silverware, cooking utensils, salt and pepper shakers, small appliances, cans with labels, timers, chrome dinette sets, knick knacks. Christmas: Cards (even used!), ornaments, decorations, gift wrapping paper, lights, figurines, "tacky" things A-OK! Household: Jars and containers, matches, tools, radios, clocks, figurines, plates, tea service, candy dishes, books, lamps, curtains, toys, games, rotary phones, soap & detergent boxes, sheets in original packaging, vanity items.

Are you thinking of selling on ebay? Let's say you have a bunch of $3 items. When you subtract all ebay fees and PayPal fees your profit is around one buck per item for the time you spend taking pictures, typing thorough descriptions, listing them, answering customer questions, and hey, you haven't even packaged and shipped them yet! And they might not even sell. That's a lot of work! Even if you have items worth more it's the same process. Why go through all of that hassle when a nice local gal can stop by and pay you right away for a whole bunch of things at once?

Are you considering a garage sale? Yard and garage sales are a lot of work. You'll have to pay to advertise in the paper, make signs and deal with lots of strangers coming to your house and rummaging through your things. Those early birds like to show up wicked early, even when you state "No early birds!" You'll need to be able to provide change and keep an eye on everything. I'm neat, clean and polite- I'll respect your time and make a quick offer.

It's free to have me come by! I'll drive to homes in the greater Portland, Maine area for one or a few items, but if you have an entire estate I will travel if you have what I am seeking. I do not offer appraisals- "just" money! No dealers, please.

Request your free visit to see if I'll pay you cash for your old things!

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Please note I reserve the right to refuse a request. I do not sell or share your information! If it sounds like you have something I'm interested in, I will call you to make an appointment. If not, I will send you a polite "thanks but no thanks" via email. I live and and work in the Portland, Maine area.

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