Dixie Living

The Estate Sale Marathon is almost over, you’re nearing the finish line. Once you get there, be a gracious winner. If you don’t place, remember it’s never good form to be a sore loser. Step 4: Be a Good Sport Winning is good. Losing feels heavy. Buyer’s remorse post-sale is a waste of energy because [...]

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Just as a runner has to adjust pace to outwit other marathoners, you may need to adjust pace at an Estate Sale to snag a just-right find. Step 3: Slow and Steady Wins the Race If you did your warm-up (see Step 1), you’ll have a good idea how to stride right to the items [...]

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Once you’ve done your warm-up and know the race route (see Step 1), decide if you need a team. Step 2: Pick Your Team Wisely. As with any challenging marathon, a good team can mean the difference between fizzling out early and making it to the winner’s circle. To get to the Estate Sale finish [...]

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Here in the South, there are two things you can do year-round thanks to the mild climate: go to Estate Sales and run in races. Prepping for an Estate Sale is like training for a marathon: sometimes it’s a short 3K, sometimes is a triathlon. Either way, you want to make sure you’re up to [...]

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