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FAQ's

About Estate Sales

An estate sale is the sale of personal property including furniture, china, antiques, books, pictures, art, etc. We conduct estate sales by displaying the items to be sold in an attractive manner. We provide tables and tablecloths to display items to their full buying potential. Our customers include interior decorators, antique shop owners, flea market enthusiasts, as well as next door neighbors. Many times a large crowd of up to 150 customers are waiting in line to shop Saturday morning. Main Avenue antique Mall Inc.offers quality planning and execution of on-site estate and moving sales. Ron and Alice have been  hosting sales in the Tuscaloosa area since 2000. We opened Main Avenue Antique Mall Inc. in Nov. 2003

Ron and Alice and their staff:

• Clean items when appropriate

• Organize and price all merchandise for sale

• Place advertisements in the local newspaper

• Obtain any permits required for your sale

• Conduct the actual sale

Frequently Asked Questions

1: What is an estate sale?

An estate sale is a sale of personal property  furniture, china, antiques, books, art, etc.

2: What is a moving sale?

A moving sale is provided for people who are moving or downsizing. Normally the owners move and take what they need. Everything to be sold is left in the house.

3: Why should you hire an estate sale company?

Ron and Alice and staff offers knowledge of the fair market value of your items as well as experience and expertise to conduct and organize an efficient sale. This reduces a family's emotional stress and gives peace of mind.

4: How many items must I sell to be considered a moving sale?

An estate sale is normally the contents of an entire estate. The best way to know if you have enough merchandise to have a sale is to allow Ron and Alice to come and walk through the estate. This service is free and he will be able to let you know if your estate warrants his services.

5: How much does it cost?

Our fee is a percentage of the total sale. The  normal fee for an estate sale or a moving sale is 30% of the total sale. Sometimes a minimum is charged. If in the event that the sale has to be moved to another location there is a moving fee charge.

6: Who determines the price?

Ron and Alice price all the items in the house. They have extensive knowledge in the pricing of most items. Occasionally other specialists are brought in to help. He also encourages bids be left on larger items.

7: Do you offer other services?

Main Avenue Antique Mall Inc.also offers appraisal services. We will be happy to appraise one item, or a house full. We also are trader assistants on E-bay.

8: How do I contact you?

By phone (205) 759-2333

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mainaveshop@bellsouth.net

9: How and when do I receive my money from the sale?

A check payable to the executor or power of attorney is issued within 10 days after the end of the sale.