Jeanne Asher
The Anatomy of Estate Sales, a Weekend Ritual as Common for Some as Going to a Religious Service
Jeanne Hubbell Asher wrote: The thrill of the hunt, beating the system, however one defines it, tag sale fever abounds in the New York suburbs and, for that matter, around the country whether on the scene or over the Internet. By any name, be it tag sale, garage sale, yard sale, they're all means of getting rid of things you no longer want or need. It's like cleaning house and getting paid for it. These are high-energy events: quick decisions, brisk sales, in and out and on to the next sale. For the faithful, sales are not only a part of their vocabulary but, indeed, an essential part of the fabric of their lives. more »
The Theater of Estate Sales
Jeanne Hubbell Asher writes:
"Aspects of the estate sale are rich subjects for high drama, theater of the
absurd or sometimes a farce. Perhaps the sales could best be described
as improvisational with deeply moving personal sagas tempered with,… more »