Some people set an alarm for work. Others set it for an estate sale. A TikTok creator who posts as @yolandaadiazz woke up Zach at 6:00 in the morning for what she called the craziest estate sale ever, and he was, in her words, cranky about it. By the end of the day, she said it was so worth getting up early and she wished she had woken up even earlier.
The reason for the early call was the sale listing. It advertised Chanel and Gucci, along with a lot of Kentucky Derby items, which she says are basically all the things she loves. She was not about to risk missing it.
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They showed up an hour before the doors opened, and thought they were in great shape. They were not. They found themselves 48th in line, and the sale was only letting the first 50 people in at a time. She joked that she might have to fight somebody.
Two Shoppers, One Whistle
Once inside, there was no time to browse politely. She sent Zach off to find the sunglasses while she headed for the rest of the house. The couple even has a signal: when the two of them whistle at each other, it means go now.
It worked. She quickly found several pairs of vintage Chanel sunglasses and announced she was buying all of them. She tried a few pairs, asked for a black pair to be handed over so she could look closer, and said she thought she loved them.
It is a smart strategy that serious sale shoppers swear by. When a crowd floods in at the opening, small high-value items such as sunglasses, jewelry and handbags tend to vanish first. Splitting up and grabbing the things you want most before you do anything else gives you the best shot at them.
Furs, Fascinators And Rolexes
As she walked through the house, the finds kept coming. She came across a rack of fur coats and could hardly believe it. There were hats and fascinators, too, and she took that as a sign that the woman who lived there loved the Kentucky Derby as much as she does.
She also found hand fans, which she called gorgeous, and a fully beaded bag she described as tiny. Upstairs, she wandered through a bedroom she called gorgeous and looked over the clothes, saying that if the sizing worked, something would be coming home with her.
Then came the jaw dropper. She spotted a Rolex, and then another, and then realized they were all Rolexes. She also found rings, and noticed a massive mirror priced at $200 that she said she was really considering. It was raining outside, but even the backyard got a look.
She was open about her views on fur. She does not own any, she said, mainly because of ethical reasons, but she feels that buying secondhand is completely different. She tried on a poncho and decided it was perfect.
A Tribute To The Woman Who Owned It All
The sale clearly meant something to her beyond the bargains. She called the owner the most fabulous woman and said that if she could fit into the shoes, she would take the boots home right then and there. She collects Kentucky Derby memorabilia, including cups, and said she now collects bags as well.
At one point she stopped in front of a display of purses and said every single one of those was a handbag worth admiring. In the end she chose a small one and took it home. At the end of the video she gave thanks to the woman, calling her a diva who did her service, and said she can only hope to be as fabulous as she was.
How To Beat The Line At Your Next Sale
Her morning is a good lesson in how competitive a popular sale can be. Many estate sale companies hand out numbers or limit how many people can walk in at once to keep a crowd safe, so the early bird really does get the worm. If a listing shows photos of designer names, expect a line well before opening time.
A few simple steps help:
- Read the listing the night before and write down the two or three things you want most.
- Arrive earlier than you think you need to, and bring a chair and a warm drink.
- Bring a partner and agree on a signal, just as she and Zach did with their whistle, so you can cover the whole house faster.
- Have cash and a tote bag ready so you are not fumbling at the checkout.
- Remember that designer items from any sale should be looked at closely by an expert before you pay luxury prices, since fakes exist.
The biggest takeaway is how joyful it can be. Between the sunglasses, the Rolexes and the shelves of Derby treasures, she came away with memories and a story about a woman whose home was full of style. For anyone who has ever hesitated to set an alarm for a Saturday sale, this is a nudge to go, and to go early.
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