Attend our Sales

INFORMATION PRIOR TO SALES

How can I find out about future sales?

Easy, fill out the your info here and you’ll be emailed a sales notification usually the Thursday before an upcoming sale. Normally, our sales are held between Friday - Sunday from 10am-3pm. The address for all sales will be available the day before the start of the sale at 9am at our corresponding EstateSales.net listing. You can also preview any Upcoming Sales here. We continuously update sale information, descriptions and photos within the week of an expected sale. 

Do you sell any items before the sale dates?

Unfortunately, we do not presell any items. If you have interest in any item, please feel free to contact / email us prior to the sale and we will be happy to give you additional info regarding the item. We will give prices for items but all prices are subject to change at any time until the start of the sale. 

Do I need to sign up to enter the sale? Do you have a list in order to enter the sale?

Emerald Estate Sales official list normally is accessible at 9am the morning of the sale. Almost always, there will be a list that is started by a customer beforehand in which we will transfer to our official list. Normally, this customer will start the list and stay with the list in order for everyone to sign up according to their time of arrival. However, Emerald Estate Sales is not responsible for any discrepancies or arguments that may occur from the customer started list. We expect everyone to behave like adults and to figure out any issues prior to transferring names to our official list. 

What time should I arrive in order to be sure I can purchase the item I am interested in?

Some customers have been known to arrive as early as midnight of the sale date, start a list and stay in order to purchase items of interest. While this is not typical, you as the customer should be aware that items of high value and interest such as gold, silver, designer handbags & clothing, etc. will usually require an early arrival time (6am or earlier) in order to insure placement on the customer list to purchase these types of items. Emerald Estate Sales cannot be held responsible if you are unable to purchase the item(s) that you intend to purchase. 

How many people do you let in at one time when the sale begins?

Depending on how many people are on our official list, the size of the home and weather conditions, we typically let 15-20 people in at a time. 

Can I bring a bag into the sale?

We usually allow bags at our sales. Please make sure the to check the sales terms and conditions on each upcoming sale listing to determine any restrictions regarding shoes, parking procedures and what is allowed inside. 

PURCHASING OPTIONS

When I have entered the sale and I am interested in purchasing an item which I have found, how can I indicate that I would like to purchase that item? 

If you’d like to mark an item sold, please bring post-its marked with your name and “sold” or ask staff for sold stickers upon entering the sale. All items are available at a first come first serve basis so any larger items marked “sold” will be considered purchased by the customer. 

For smaller items that you would like to purchase, hold tables are available near our check-out station. While we provide a space for customers to place items to hold with the intent to purchase, Emerald Estate Sales Team will not be held responsible if an item is removed or purchased by any other customer.  Please ask for additional sold stickers in order to ensure your items are marked. 

What if I’m interested in an item but I don’t want to pay the listed price?

Emerald Estate Sales encourages bidding on any item. By bidding, we ask that you indicate what you are willing to pay for an item via text message or through our website here. Although you may leave a bid on any item we cannot ensure that the item will still be available based upon your bid. If you are interested in leaving a bid on any item, please leave a bid here or you can text your bid to (240)277-4224. Please let us know the item that you are interested in, the original price of that item, the bid you would like to leave and your contact information (email or phone number). We review bids on Saturday afternoon and the highest / accepted bid will be contacted. If we do not have correspondence from the highest bidder by 10am Sunday, the bid will be considered void and the next highest bid will be contacted. 

I am interested in purchasing an item but I’m unable to attend the sale, am I still able to purchase?

Yes, please let us know before the sale which item you are interested in purchasing. Once we have let everyone that has waited in line and are on our official list into the sale and the item you are interested in has not been sold, we will contact you to see if you would like to purchase for the listed price. It is your responsibility to either make shipping arrangements or pick up arrangements for items purchased.

Do you offer discounts on items as the sale progresses?

All items for sale on the first day of the sale are to be sold at the listed price. We do not offer discounts on the first day of the sale. Some items may have a reserve price which has been applied in order for that item to sell for no less than what the executor / owner would require it to be sold for. Emerald Estate Sales will inform if an item has a reserve based upon interest. We are not required to inform the customer of the reserved price. 

We typically offer a 20-25% discount on most items during the second day of the sale. If you are interested in purchasing an item that will be discounted prior to second day sales, please contact us for pre-purchase. 

DELIVERY / PICK-UP

Do you offer delivery of furniture or larger items that require 2 or more people?

Depending on the size of the item and the availability of delivery drivers, we do offer delivery. Delivery fees are based upon the destination distance, number of people required, stairs involved, number of items to be delivered and requested time/day of delivery. If we are unable to deliver an item, we will provide delivery options which we have used in the past. Please inquire with our staff if you have questions regarding the delivery of any items you are interested in. Products such as pianos & billiard tables will require professional delivery. We will provide delivery options with piano/billiards movers that we have worked with in the past. 

When am I able to remove furniture or larger items that I’ve purchased?

Please bring help if you plan to pick up furniture that you have purchased. We will do our best to help remove the item from the property but it is not our responsibility to remove anything purchased. 

If you purchase furniture within the first hour of the first day of our sale and the sale is busy, we ask that you schedule a time with us so that our staff can help to remove the item from the property. If you are unable to return later, we ask that you have additional help available in order for our staff to expedite the process. In order for us to remove the item properly, we will need additional time to prepare items so that they are removed properly and avoid any property damage. 

If you purchase furniture and would like to pick the item up at a later time or date, please inquire with our staff and we will let you know what days and times are available. Typically, before the start of sales and after the sale has been completed are usually the most convenient times for both parties. 

All items purchased should be removed by end of business day Sunday. There are certain exceptions that can be made so please inquire with staff to find an option that works for you.

RETURNS:

All sales are considered final after purchase. Please test functionality of items before purchase. We are not responsible for damages or functionality of any item once it has been purchased and leaves the property. No exceptions. 

PAYMENTS:

At each sale, Emerald Estate Sales accepts the following forms of payment: cash, personal checks, VISA, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, ApplePay & CashApp. We currently do not accept any P2P payments ie Venmo at this time.