Fulfilling my newbie intro obligation

Not to make it sound like a bad thing 
Cedar Park, TX
Broke my cherry today in a series of storage locations, and finally picked up the last locker when I was the only one interested in the nicer antiques. I guess they didn't know what was there. I saw $300 as my max bid, because I knew I could get that for what I saw, and ended up buying it for $150...so I am very happy. Will go back tomorrow to load up and dig through. Anyway, I found most of the people to be nice, and the experience was pretty much what I thought it would be. Of course, I have been doing my homework too. Anyway, my name is Paul, I like antiques, especially Shaker and Colonial items that are medium sized. Bowls, crock pots, decorative items, etc would be my main staple. I don't want junk, I like the items that sell for $50-$100 each. It is somewhere between the flea market and thrift store guys I faced today, and the high end auction people looking for formal mahogany china cabinets. Hope to see you all out there!

Paul,

Welcome to the forum. It's good to have you here....sounds like you really know your antiques.

Managed to triple up so far on my first winning bid. Still have a few things to sell, and still managed to keep a couple of nicer things. So, I am pretty well hooked!

Congratulations! It's a good day when you can triple you money and get to keep some things.

One of my favorite parts of this business is all the great stuff I get to keep.

I just had a new 10X16 dutch barn built and I needed a window AC unit for it. I found one that looks fairly new in the unit I bought yesterday. Also, my daughter has been asking my wife and I for a $90 toy for the last few months. We didn't want to spend that much on a toy and I'm glad we didn't because it was in the unit as well.

It's not always about how much you make on a unit. You have to factor in the things you get to keep and the money you didn't have to spend on those items.

It's not always about how much you make on a unit. You have to factor in the things you get to keep and the money you didn't have to spend on those items.

That's what I tell people about Estate Sales.  It's not all about finding things to sell.
It's also about not paying retail on things I need....or want.

I've been looking for a new gym bag.  Got one today.  Brand new. Nautica.  Just the style & color I wanted. Retail: $129.99.   I paid $8.   

My hair clippers are shot.  Been watching the Ads for a sale.   Today (same estate sale) I got a cordless one that retails for $30.  I got it for $4.   Plus they had it in a nice leather case that also had hair scissors, Made in Italy and some vintage ones.   One is listed on etsy for $25.