Estate sales may look orderly from the outside, but behind the tables are tight timelines, shifting family dynamics, and constant boundary work. A candid look at what really happens before the doors open.

WorthPoint has been part of our daily estate work for over a decade, so when news of its acquisition broke, my first reaction was nervousness. Anytime a tool you rely on changes hands, you can’t help but wonder what might shift — and what it means for the professionals who depend on it.

An estate sale is not retail. It is a time-sensitive marketplace where pricing reflects movement within days, not months.

ne of the biggest surprises for families is how difficult it can be to sell large furniture. As buyer habits change, pricing has to reflect today’s realities — not yesterday’s costs.

A live Whatnot sale was derailed by a shipping error that caused buyer hesitation in real time. This case study documents how platform-side issues can directly impact seller performance during live auctions.

A new Hulu and Freeform series is bringing thrifting into prime time — but not in the way resale shows usually do. That Thrifting Show with Lara Spencer centers design, curation, and creative transformation.

A trip to Los Angeles to deliver an important set of blueprints became a reminder that not every discovery belongs in the same place. This is a reflection on care, decision-making, and choosing the right Channels to Market.

This poster almost didn’t make it onto the sales floor. Modern, damaged, easy to dismiss — until someone stopped and said no. Signed by Texas Chainsaw Massacre director Tobe Hooper, it’s a reminder of how much secondhand history survives by instinct rather than intention.

Getting a business ready for 2026 often has less to do with growth and more to do with clearing friction from the places where the work actually happens.

Rising costs don’t always arrive loudly. They surface slowly, through small changes that reshape what it takes to stay sustainable.

A firsthand review of Pick of the Litter Thrift Store in Santa Rosa, examining pricing, inventory, and how the store’s nonprofit mission shapes the sourcing experience.

Not everything in vintage glass reveals itself under normal light. This article examines the 365nm UV flashlight as a practical field tool—what it can reveal, what it can’t, and why context matters when sourcing.

Recent eBay sales show a clear shift in the board game market, with modern, collector-grade titles outperforming traditional classics.

A simple year-end check-in for resellers to help make sense of sales activity, records, and platform reports—without the overwhelm.

We’re exploring Whatnot the same way we build our business: intentionally, without rushing, and with systems in place. This piece shares how building shows in advance creates a calmer, more sustainable way to sell.