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.
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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.
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2019
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