My dad does this for a living sorta. He's retired and now has an antique business. He goes to estate sales all the time. There are bargains everywhere according to him. All I ever see though is him buying shit and never selling it. Lol.
If I'm not mistaken its just like a "yard sale" everything has a price tag on it. Lots of times groups will come in and offer a price for everything and buy it all for some reduced amount. The buyer gets some good deals and the seller does not have to eff with it anymore.
Just because something is old or nostalgic doesn't mean it's worth anything.
VERY ASTUTE TAKE. So very true.
For those of you who are interested in doing this kind of shit you should consider watching American Pickers and Pawn Stars on Monday's on the History Channel (269 on DirecTV).
It's a fun hobby as well.
I sell at a place that pays cash......no paper trail.