Silver and Gold Magazine Summer 2019 | Page 31

LET GO THE ‘STUFF’! Downsizing & – By Elizabeth Norm Newsflash: Your kids don’t want your china. And when you are gone and they are left to clean out your basement, you’ll be leaving them with more headaches than family heirlooms. It’s time to let go of all that ‘stuff’, especially the following items, which you probably consider worth hanging on to: Antiques – If it’s truly valuable, they’ll probably sell it to fund their kids’ tuition. With real estate prices and all of these 5,000 square foot homes being built, chances are your children would probably appreciate a helping hand NOW with a down payment. If it’s an old piece of furniture, ask if they want it; if they do and you’re still using it, stick a piece of painter’s tape under it with their name on it. Silver & china – How often do you use either? People don’t have formal dinners anymore, and many home designs don’t even include a dining room! Plus, that collection of silver ware is worth nothing anymore (plus, all that work polishing it..!) If your kids want it, give it to them NOW. Oriental rugs – Owning one used to be more of a status symbol; today they’re dust collectors that the automatic vacuums can’t roll over. They’re difficult to move, expensive to clean, and don’t seem to go with anything. Did you know that rugs and area rugs are not recommended for seniors? They can become tripping hazards as our mobility ages… simplify; downsize the rugs. Selling made easy… A Rapid-Sell online auction is the perfect solution for downsizing & liquidating all your collectibles & personal belongings. We’re able to assist you from beginning to end to make your transition stress-free. A full-service auction company offering:  Evaluate & arrange possessions into choice sellable auction categories  Sell all quality items through our powerful online auction obtaining current market value prices  Dispose, remove or donate unsellable items  Leave home clear of all contents, clean and ready for new owners 35 YEARS full-time in the auction industry Arrange an in-home meeting at 800-763-1856 or online at www.rapid-sell.ca. your community online auction centre A Division of David Moore & Associates Auctions & Appraisals Inc. How do you want to be remembered? Dolls + toys – As with antiques, many vintage doll collections and toys can bring in a pretty penny at an online auction or for a private collector – otherwise they will be hiding in a box sucking up mold. If you’re not displaying them or your kids don’t want them, it’s time to sell them and put that money to good use! Whether you love being active, are an avid traveller or even a music lover, express your individuality by choosing one of our customizable memorials. Call us today and choose how they’ll remember you. Jewellery – Think practically and consider how many of your precious jewels you actually wear, rather than store in a box or safety deposit box. Gift one to each child or grandchild on a special occasion – it will also give you an opportunity to retell their history. Give them a chance to pick one out, and if nobody wants a particular one, it’s a definite sign to let go of it. 905-637-5233 Dodsworth & Brown Funeral Home Burlington Chapel by Arbor Memorial 2241 New Street, Burlington, ON L7R 1J2 dbburlington.ca Auction it off! – Ever considered having an Estate Sale to simplify matters? It doesn’t have to be left for your children to look after. Companies such as Rapid-Sell.ca specialize in sorting out all that stuff for you, and selling it off in just a couple of days... right down to the garden rake! Just think of all those home renovations you could do with that money... • Arbor Memorial Inc. Arbor Memorial None CLIENT: Magazine BLEED: Silver & Gold ~ SUMMER 2019 DOCKET: D016734 TYPE SAFETY: 0.3125” all around NAME: Dodsworth Burlington Remember Ad COLOUR: 4 Colour Process 31