The past three day's I've been helping a tennis buddy of mine with his estate sale. He's Persian and moving back to Iran in a few months. Prior to that, he's going to be living with his daughter while he sorts out a few health issues. But his house closed escrow and he has to move out Monday. So by Sunday afternoon, EVERYTHING must go!
It's actually been fun helping out. While my friend's connection to his belongings made it impossible for him to sell stuff at an objective price, I have no such qualms. I've been dickering with folks all weekend long. My selling associate Roy and I sold a wall length mirror for $120, a beautiful dining room set with a table, six chairs, and china cabinet for $300, and miscellaneous odds and ends for well less than their actual value.
There's an Egyptian triptych, three scenes hand-embroidered on Papyrus that I am so hoping is still available tomorrow. It's selling for a mere $100 and is a museum quality piece. My brother, who traveled the world last year and marveled at the relics of Egypt, would love it.
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