Interesting thoughts here. I have been to many different estate sales, mostly looking for sewing related items. I DO like looking at the architecture of the house, and appreciate professional sales more that family run ones, if I can tell the difference. Some lately have felt like the end of a hoarders episode, just trash and garbage really. Most have been enlightening and enjoyable experiences. I am trying to no longer go to them because I tend to always find stuff that is too good to leave there. I really need to downsize and have been cleaning out my "treasures" and giving them to people I think will enjoy them. Having no children and no family nearby, I need to take care of this NOW!