When you agree to purchase furniture on your favorite sale site like Marketplace. It’s time to go get the piece. Maybe you are even at a garage sale or estate sale. Are you ready to take a piece home?
Here are some items to have ready
· We have a tool bag. It is also what we take when we go fluff or work in our booth.
· In the bag
o tape measure
o flathead (antique screws)
o Phillip's head
o Screwdriver with the ability to change bits
o Scissors
o Small drill
o Markers
o Tape
o Small hammer
o Box Cutter
· Blankets
· Plastic wrap
· Plastic bag or container for screws
· Back brace or support brace
· Gloves?
· Shoulder Dolly Moving Straps
· Cash?
· If go to an estate sale, make sure to bring a copy of your tax-exempt form
Meeting
· Communicate
o What time you can be there
o Be flexible
o Provide ETAs Use maps
o Let them know you are there
o If you have a trailer—where can you park and how will you get out
o Be super polite
o Realize they aren’t comfortable for you to be there
o The piece you are buying may be special to them
o Easy on the questions
o Don’t be in a hurry
o Scope out how you might need to get it out of the home
Second level
stairs
tight turns
ramps
Floor condition
Gravel
Sand
Grass
Overall, be prepared. Think it through