The De Pere (WI) Antique Show Is Comming Up March 22-23 2015

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No Egrets Antiques & Estate Sales

No Egrets Antiques & Estate Sales

No Egrets Antiques is getting ready for the next great show.  Located in De Pere Wi, a Green Bay Wisconsin Suburb, at the Schuldes Sports Center, 601 3rd Street on the campus of St. Norbert Collage.

We look forward to this show each year. The venue is warm and inviting, the food is delicious, and our band of antique friends are bring their best antiques for the crowd of enthusiastic buyers that always attend this annual event.

For No Egrets, the planning started almost as soon as we were back from the Wausau Antique show. We spend a short time going over what did sell. Being generalist rather then specializing in one area of antiques, we spend some time trying to rationalize why collectors buy what they find in,our booth. The more we ponder the results, the less we understand what collectors are looking for. So in the end our selections only have one thing in common, their OLD.

We hope to see you their, and when you have the chance look for No Egrets, and also say HI to the Hanson’s and thank them for bring together a great group of dealer for all their shows.

We can be reached by email, if you have suggestions on what collecting area you would like to have us bring along we will do our best to pack some examples along.

We can be reached at : Val & Dean, noegrets@asapnet.net

See you there.

 

 

A Primer For Transition Through An Estate Sale by No Egrets Estate Sale Service

A Primer For Transition Through An Estate Sale

When the task of transition for you, a loved one or as the executor of an estate, many questions arise concerning the disposal of personal property. Too often this becomes a time fraught with emotional feelings, quick and regrettable decisions.

Recent clients took nearly a year to decide on selling the family home and personal property of a loved one that had moved into an assisted living home. More common are the frantic calls for an estate sale after a home has already been sold, and needing to be cleared for the new owners. This presents logistic problems for any estate service. The time for setting up, researching, pricing and advertising is often many weeks of advance work, before the actual sale begins.

Our first piece of advice is that family items are identified and distributed to the family. That eliminates regrets after the sale is over and the object is long gone.

When several members of a family are involved in the decision process of who wants what, we suggest all involved identify or remove items before we make our decision to conduct the sale.

One solution used before; if two or more parties are interested in the same piece, a blind bid is placed with the executor of the estate or the estate sale company, to halt any argument, with the high bid receiving the item and the price is deducted from that person’s share of the proceeds.

That said, we also recommend nothing should be disposed of until it is reviewed by our estate company. That is part of our service, and we are the best judge of what is sellable and at what price and what has no perceived value. One person’s junk is another’s collecting passion.

Collectibles and slightly used items are sellable, there is a collector for almost everything, and often items are repurposed for other than their original function.

Items of a utilitarian nature are also sold, when the normal tendency would be to discard them. If the items don’t sell by the end of the estate sale, that is the time to dispose of them, normally to a charity of you’re choosing.

Advertising is important for success, but to insure effective placement of advertising, No Egrets will pay one half of all advertising costs. Road signage is part of our service at no cost to the estate. Permits required in some communities may be at owner’s expense.

Research is conducted on items that are not within the normal scope of our expertise, and requires extra time for research, and included in our setup expenses as listed in our contract.

All items are priced and staged for easy viewing.  Items of higher value are kept at the checkout area with small items placed in locked cases. One of our employees has staged homes for realtors and our local builders, annual show of homes.

Our employees are there to help customers and prevent items from disappearing. All customers receive a written receipt, and state sales tax is collected on all sales, which we pay to the state.

Disposal of left-over items are the trustee’s decision, and should be discussed and added as part of the contract. That includes disposal to a charity, or a removal service.

We welcome the opportunity to further discuss your need for our service.

No Egrets Estate Sales

Dean and Valerie

email:   noegrets@asapnet.net    dean-ferber@sbcglobal.net

Out Antique Hunting, Its Not Just The Things We Buy

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Out Antique Hunting; It’s Not Just The Things We Buy, it’s the memories we make getting them.
We were on a mission to study Asian furnishings from the post war era and had some shops in mind that might carry items of interest.  But it’s difficult for us to travel more than a mile in any direction on a weekend without stopping at an estate or garage sale, flea market or antique store.

Our travel carried us about thirty miles from home so it was imperative that we lined up a few yard sales from our local newspaper, and decided which antique stores to shop on the way back. The trip out took longer, since we found many yard signs along the way. Not any finds to add to our collections, and little to sell, so we trod on to our listed sales from the morning’s newspaper, guided by the trusty and rather insistent voice of Ursula, our GPS lady.  The list yields only a scant array of collectible items as we skipped some on our list with baby items and old TV’s in the driveway.

CabinetThumbnail-copy1We arrived at the Asian antique store for our research project noting current prices of the store’s wonderful items.  The owner is pleased to discuss the aspects and features of his selection of fine antiques, and we learn a good deal of information. As we left, we thanked the proprietor .

Several more yard signs later and it was past lunch time, and here is where we add to each outing.

We always try to find a locally owned restaurant. On several occasions we have taken the advice of a shop owner and found a delightful little coffee shop or cafe near an antique store. The decor is often 30s-40s soda fountain style in the smaller towns, which adds to the nostalgia aspect of our antique hunting.

On other trips we spot something that looks good and pop in to see the place.

m_online_storeI must mention a visit to the LaClare Farms, a goat farm that has its own cafe and cheese shop.  The food was good and it was great fun overlooking the vast array of milking machines in a massive barn. That was quite the sight.

415366924537037315792432_thThis trip took us to Burkes Lakeside in Summit (Oconomowoc), WI. Finding it was pure accident, as we took some back roads Ursula the GPS directed us to take on our way to the Fox Lake Country antique store. The restaurant was very large and crowded on a lovely summer afternoon. Great food, service and atmosphere, we love sitting outside when we can!

Today our adventure took us to the Lake Michigan shore communities, south of Milwaukee.  Again hunting for antiques for our collections, especially a search for wall pockets to complete a grouping in our newly painted living room.  Oh, we managed to find items to sell at our next set-up at the Elkhorn Antique Flea Market in Elkhorn, WI.  But alas, no wall pockets, so our hunt will continue.

2014-04-24But as luck would have it, we did find a great restaurant, The Sheridan’s Boutique American Bistro at 5133 S. Lake Dr. in Cudahy WI.  Just a wonderfully decorated place with great food for a delightful lunch before continuing on with our antique hunting.

Good food will always draw us back the next time were in the area, and part of our thrill of the hunt is finding great places to enjoy good food  and good service.

The purpose of our adventures may be the continual search for great antiques and collectibles, but it’s more fun when you have discovered new places to return to with friends for a relaxing meal of great eats, good service and pleasant surroundings, and a long chat about the productive antique hunt.

 

The Elkhorn Antique Flea Market was Great as Always

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A great place to find Dad a gift.

A great place to find Dad a gift.

No Egrets was set up at our favorite place The Elkhorn Antique Flea Market.

Held at the Walworth County Fair Grounds in Elkhorn WI, just off Interstate I-43 West on Hwy 11.

The market drew vendors and shoppers from quite a good distance, because of its reputation for keeping out the tube socks and tupperware type dealer, tightly controlled by owners Nona and Skip.

Our booth is #216, as marked plainly at each booth entrance and in the 200 row just off the main entrance gate.  Held four times a year, the next one is Sunday,August 10, 2014, with dealer set-up and early buy-in on Saturday for the motivated collector looking to beat the crowd.

SEE YOU THERE, I’LL WEAR MY TIE SO I”M EASY TO FIND.

 

No Egrets Estate Sales To Conduct An Estate Sale In Greendale, WI on May 29th, 30th, 31st

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No Egrets Estate Sales To Conduct An Estate Sale In Greendale, WI on May 29th, 30th, 31st

No Egrets Antiques, Estate Sales
414-916-7829
noegrets@asapnet.net
Valerie & Dean
Located in Greendale, WI, The sale will be held May 29th, 30th and May 31.  This lovely home is filled with quality furnishings and is artfully decorated.  The sale is a must for the collector or decorator seeking fine furniture, small kitchen appliances and lots of cooking gadgets and cookbooks. IMG_1753Framed quality prints in many styles and sizes. An outstanding collection, including one of the Pabst Theater at the turn of the last century, and an Asian scenic wall mural.

Decorative glass, including signed paperweights, and other glass collectibles.

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Two fine china sets with 12 pc. place settings (additional serving pieces too)  by Lenox in the Cardinal pattern, titled Winter Greetings, and the elegant Laurent pattern.  Glass figurines by  Lalique France, Swarovski and Baccarat.  Set of 4 incredible Michael Weems cocktail glasses.

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We have never seen this large a collection of cook books, kitchen gadgets, pots and pans plus small kitchen appliances.

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Kitchen items including Keurig, Panasonic, Nesco Pro, Bissel, Helgon, Morningware, Taste of Home, Braun, Oster, Presto and loads of other kitchen gadgets.  A ton of cookbooks too, with most appearing to be unused. Two really new bedroom sets complete or separate pieces, a contemporary Stickley desk,  a recently purchased couch, several quality newer chairs , other furniture, cabinets and shelving.

Sentrry Safe Combo Lock

A special item for home or business is a large fire protection combination lock safe.

Electronics, TV, Printer-Copier, a Raleigh 440 speed bike, and garden items.

The sale will be held May 29th. 30th and 31st.

Each day signup will be posted at 8:00 am with the main event starting at 9:00 a.m. Open Thursday until 5:00 pm, Friday until 4:00 p.m and Saturday till Noon.

Located just East off Loomis Road {Hwy. 36) and Collage Ave. (East at stop light by Steakout Restaurant), to right Riverdale Lane. to address 6409.

For Details, Email:  Noegrets@asapnet.net

 

Do You Have Cabin Fever? Cabin Fever Flea Market Is Next

Our annual trek to the Senlis Cabin Fever Flea Market is just around the corner. vengefully  

Held at the Knights Of Columbus Hall at 1800 S. 92nd St. in West Allis WI, on March 2nd.  Doors open at 9am and a lineup is always waiting to get in and grab a bargain or two.

This annual flea market is one of those gems in the collecting world, not to be missed.  An intimate setting with great vendors to attract your attention after this brutal winter.

No Egrets Antiques & Estate Sales

No Egrets Antiques & Estate Sales

No Egrets will be their, with our array of odd and interesting items. Collectibles will line our tables, and fill our booth. As always, just look for “the guy with the tie“.

Have a special interest? Email No Egrets, and if we have it we will bring it along.

We hope to see you there, and check back for news of where we will show up next.

West Bend Antique Show, What a Great Day For Antique Hunters

 

No Egrets Antiques & Estate Sales

No Egrets Antiques & Estate Sales

Our booth was set up and waiting for the doors to open on the first day of the West Bend Antique Show on Saturday, January 18, 2014. We had spent a great deal of time on preparing for this event, readying a variety of antiques, many purchased on a recent Southern buying trip and on other adventures over the last year. The crowd was waiting for the doors to open on Saturday.  Nona and Skip of NL Promotions always draw a large crowd for this great event and at their Elkhorn Antique Markets in summer.

This two day show has been and continues to be the place where we bring our best finds; we title them our “A” Game. It may be that time of year when you’re finally buying something for yourself instead of gifts for family, friends or co-workers. Or after the holiday decor’ was put away, you see a gap on the wall or a place around the room that needs filling.

What better place than an antique show to reward yourself with a special find for your collecting or decorating needs?  Val spent the better part of two weeks just getting the antiques selected, priced and packed for this show. She chooses items from our stock that reflect current trends in the market; things that are hot and determining what is not.  She does her best to group items that are similar, but at different price points, since pricing must reflect what the buyer is willing to pay.

Friday was setup, with some extra time to chat with our fellow dealers, companions from here and other shows. We have a look around to view the other booths and marvel at the great stuff different sellers have to offer. We even find a treasure or two for our own collections!

As always we had a great time, enjoyed the conversations with our customers, shared our stories and listened to their tales on the joy of finding antique treasures.

We will continue to search for the oddities you have come to expect from No Egrets Antiques, and hope to see you at Cabin Fever Flea Market at the Knights Of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd Street, West Allis Wisconsin. It will be held on Sunday, March 2nd.  Just look for the guy with the tie.

Just a reminder: We are always interested in discussing items you may want to sell, either directly or through our estate sale service. No Egrets is reachable by email- noegrets@asapnet.net or 414-916-7829 to discuss your options, and see our Estate Sale site for more information.