Bargain Hunting in Westminster this Weekend: Antique Appraisal and Yard Sales

This weekend, one Carroll County man's trash will be another's treasure. Check out these local opportunities to sell some unique itmes or find a great bargain.

Antique Appraisal Day

The Historical Society of Carroll County is hosting its annual Antiques Appraisal DaySaturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m at hte American Legion Carroll Post 31.  

Expert appraisers will offer verbal estimations of value for three items per participant. The cost to have items appraised is $20 for the first item, $10 for the second, and $5 for the third.

“It’s a great way to find out if something that is up in your attic, or something passed down to you by your grandmother, is worth thousands, or only has sentimental value,” said Diana Mills Scott, volunteer at The Shop at Cockey’s and author of The Forgotten Corner, A history of Oakland Mill.

A September 6 Carroll County Times article reported that the event is the Historical Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year and that this year they are hoping to raise more than $20,000.  According to the article they are expecting 150-175 people and will be giving estimates on everything from antique bicycles to paintings and coin collections.

While there is no promise that a person can sell an item for the exact amount it is appraised for, Scott explains that the appraisers are experts in their field and their estimation of an object is always highly interesting and valuable information. 

For more information, directions and a list of sponsors, see the Historical Society of Carroll County webpage.

Don’t have anything to be appraised?  Well as 'one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,' you may want to check out some of the following sales in Westminster this weekend.  See what treasures you may find to take to next year’s Antiques Appraisal Day.

• Silver Run Valley Road Yard sale: Featuring clothes, bikes, a 1995 Kawasaki ninja 500 and a 1981 Jeep CJ7.
• Chattermark Court Yard sale: large items include a kitchen table and 4 chairs, 6 bar chairs, a snow blower and 2 bar stools.  Also includes a variety of house wares, tools and sports memorabilia.
• Hahn Road Yard sale: Multi-family yard sale featuring books, clothes, house wares, furniture, toys, collectibles, and much more!
• American Girl Dolls, clothes, furniture and accessories sale: Set up at the Mason-Dixon Historical Society's 49th annual Steam & Gas Round-Up on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, a large variety of American Girl Dolls, clothes, furniture and accessories will be for sale.