How to Shop Our Sales

Six Tips: How to Shop Our Sales

• The first thing you should know is that Anne Dee Estate Sales now has 10-hour, two-day sales. Friday, the first day, was initially invitation-only, reserved for the 2,300 names on our e-mail list, but this day is now open to the public. However, being on our e-mail list is crucial for those who want to know about future pre-sales, special offers, etc.; the idea behind e-mails is not to depend on outside advertising to reach our customer base.

On Saturday, aka Discount Day, all remaining items, except those marked FIRM, are 50% off, but keep in mind that most of the inventory is sold on Friday.

As an example, one recent estate sale resulted in 75% of the items sold on Friday & the remaining 25% on Saturday, so, as you can see, it pays to go early for the best selection & to come late for the best prices. Anne Dee Estate Sales specialize in sold-out sales.

• The second thing to know is that we put numbers on the front porch one hour before the sale opens. Rather than wait outdoors in line, you can come early, pick up a plastic red & white number (#1 through #50) & then leave for coffee, breakfast or even another sale. We put out numbers one hour prior to the sale to discourage eager buyers from coming at 7am & camping out on the front lawn. We reserve the right to limit entry & we hire security to deal w/crowd control when necessary.

• The third tip involves our pricing. We invest a great deal of time researching the things we have to sell. We go online & check to see what particular items have sold for recently. We are not interested in what they sold for in past years: only today's market is considered. Of course, we sometimes make mistakes & we can count on you to tell us!

• Our fourth tip is something you should know if you want to buy a large item such as furniture or an appliance, i.e., an item you can't possibly bring to check-out without help. Simply remove the tag & bring it to the cashier. The item will be considered sold. Do NOT yank the tag off if someone has their hand on an item; basic courtesy is required at our sales or you will be asked to leave.

• Fifth tip involves sales tax. Dealers who fill out a one-time Texas Sales & Use Tax Resale Certificate at check-out are not subject to sales tax, but everyone else is. Our company provides a service & we are required by the Comptroller of the State of Texas to collect tax & report & pay it on the 20th day of each month.

• And, finally, you should know that we cheerfully accept cash & checks.

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