Reminds me of the expression: “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure!” I’ve squirreled things away all my life. Some things might have value, but most will be tossed when I exit, hopefully many years from now.
I remember feeling that way when we went to one. This old lady had died and had a huge house full of stuff. There was no way the family could keep half of what she left behind. Selling it brought them money plus helped them get rid of the stuff they couldn’t use. So it was a blessing to them.
Sorry this is past due (and no one may read this four days later), but I was out skiing with a disabled ski group. One of the former instructors passed away, and his wife donated much of his quality ski clothes to our club. It was an honor to receive and use one of his ski jackets this past weekend.
cabalonrye over 6 years ago
What is sad is that noone in the family (if there was a family) didn’t want those souvenirs. Apart from that… well, those are only objects.
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 6 years ago
If you buy a beautiful thing that belonged to someone who passed on, you’re giving it new life….
it won’t be taken to the dump, played with by rough children, or otherwise abused.
If no one in the family wanted it, at least you’re honoring the intention of its previous owner, saving his or her things from destruction.
Egrayjames over 6 years ago
Reminds me of the expression: “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure!” I’ve squirreled things away all my life. Some things might have value, but most will be tossed when I exit, hopefully many years from now.
mourdac Premium Member over 6 years ago
I believe this should read “the circle of shopping”
BeniHanna6 Premium Member over 6 years ago
Weird response from blondie. Estate sales are ran by professionals hired usually by the heirs of the dead. You cannot buy anything from a dead person.
alondra over 6 years ago
I remember feeling that way when we went to one. This old lady had died and had a huge house full of stuff. There was no way the family could keep half of what she left behind. Selling it brought them money plus helped them get rid of the stuff they couldn’t use. So it was a blessing to them.
SDSillyCyclist over 6 years ago
Sorry this is past due (and no one may read this four days later), but I was out skiing with a disabled ski group. One of the former instructors passed away, and his wife donated much of his quality ski clothes to our club. It was an honor to receive and use one of his ski jackets this past weekend.