ELS Estate Sale ... Upscale Fab Collectibles in Richardson

NOTE .. Landon opens at 50% off on Saturday.

Do you experience a sense of excitement watching Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade; watching every minute until the Guest of Honor appears? Well I do, and it’s the exact feeling I have in anticipation of the perfect estate sale to kick off the holidays here in Dallas – ELS Estate Sales in Richardson starting Thursday afternoon. Landon and his show-stopping staff have achieved the impossible with a sale offering shoppers the best of the best – Fine Jewelry, Limited Edition Jay Strongwater creations, crystal from the finest names in the business – stems, bowls, and figures, Rare Swarovsky Figures, Tiffany sterling, Men & Women’s Fine Fashion and Accessories, and other noteworthy collectibles.

But before you can access these unique pieces ... know they are located in the Boutique Area. Only 3 Shoppers at a time are allowed access to these rooms – 1 person shopping the jewelry room and 2 people shopping the larger collectibles area. You will have to make your choices, allow a staff member to write a ticket, and then proceed to the checkout tables and make your payment. Your ticket will then be stamped “PAID” and you can return to the Boutique and pick up your purchases. NO EXCEPTIONS. This practice alleviates the need for a hold area.

Should you think there’s nothing much to see outside the Boutique, you are so wrong. There’s a Sport’s Memorabilia Room, a Tall Ship Displayed in a Glass Cabinet, Framed Art throughout the house, dozens of Toby Mugs (both large and small) in the kitchen, a dining table covered in fine crystal and china, Designer Handbags, a long fringed leather wrap, bronze pieces, and a kitchen meant for a gourmet cook/chef.

The Furniture is quality through and through with a leather sofa, contemporary styled lamp tables and matching coffee table, lamps. The chairs are comfortably overstuffed – some leather, others upholstered. You’ll find bedroom suites, a contemporary styled kitchen table with great looking chairs, glass top dining table with chairs.

Collectibles are situated on every shelf, staged in cubby holes, stacked on tables and inside bookshelves. It’s an incredible collection that’s as varied as anything we’ve seen.

I don’t know that I have the words to convey to shoppers what a wonderful sale this is ... but it is!

Items Found in “The Boutique” include ... Jay Strongwater & Limited Edition Jay Strongwater, Steuben, Daum, Lalique, Waterford, Swarovsky Crystal, Murano, Halcyon Days, Staffordshire, Crummels, Battersea, Faberge, Herend, Minerals, Geodes, Petrified Wood, Tiffany Sterling.

More Items “Fine Jewelry” ... 14k Gold, Amethyst, Smoky Topaz ring, Sterling & Turquoise Pieces (necklaces, cuffs, rings, etc.).

Costume Jewelry, Fashion Watches, Pandora Charms & Spacers

Ladies & Men’s Clothing + Accessories ... great pieces for day and evening wear, lots of shoes and boots, ties, scarves, cashmere – everything you could want for any occasion.

Treasures Found Outside the Boutique include ... Royal Crown Derby, Lenox, Toby Mugs, Villeroy & Boch, Fitz & Floyd, Baccarat, paper weights, Lladro, porcelain figures, a wooden screen, a collection of owl figures, large collection of knives in a variety of sizes (see pics), and office furniture & equipment.

Sport’s Memorabilia ... Hockey, College & Pro Football, Baseball, Basketball with a tad bit of Movie Stars, Political Candidates, and Rock and Stars. A great room to find something unique for gifting!

Fred and I could go on and on – even write a book about this sale – but it’s up to you to browse the many pictures to see the breadth of what you’ll find. A few things to remember ...

BIDS ARE ACCEPTED ... NO HOLD SECTION ... MAX OF 3 SHOPPERS IN “THE BOUTIQUE”

LIMITED ACCESS ... NO LARGE BAGS OR PURSES