There’s all that stuff in the attic, and basement AND out in the shed! We’ve been collecting for decades... what do we do with it? 


Why not just place a “for sale” ad in the newspaper?

No guarantee that things will sell in your time frame. Not easy to sell small items this way, or know the best price to expect. You will need to be available to take phone calls and show merchandise.


Why not send items to a reputable auction house?

Few auction houses will take everything you want to get rid of. Items may be sold in lots, not getting the best price. Our sales are conducted over two to three days. Most auctions are simply a few hours.


Why not sell everything to a dealer for one, lump sum?

Small valuables are often overlooked. Dealers offer very, low prices and may leave behind items they cannot sell, leaving them for you to dispose of.

Now you’re wondering...

Is that old army uniform worth saving?

How about the antique clock that doesn’t run?

My mother’s wedding veil?

The answer to these questions is up to you. However, we are here to help! Carole and her network of experts can advise you on how to get the most satisfaction from your unneeded possessions, whether by selling them, offering them to a museum, or donating them to charity. 

Contact CAS Estate Sales:

570-322-1984

Carole@casestatesales.com

 

don't throw anything awayDon’t throw ANYTHING away! We will do that for you.

We know what sells and what doesn’t. There have even been cases where we have found more value next to or in the dumpster than what was kept to sell! Plus it’s less work for you!

 


Keep what you wantChoose the furniture and accessories that you want to keep.

It’s your stuff! Keep what is priceless to you, sometimes it just means more to you, no matter the value.

 


Call carole Sutryn esta sale specialistCall Carole A. Sutryn, Estate Sales Specialist, to handle all the rest.

Reduce your stress! We are sure you have more to do if you are selling an estate, relocating or downsizing.

We will maximize the value in the sale of your items and send you a check when it’s all done!

 


 


casestatesales logo squareCarole A. Sutryn has been conducting estate sales in the Williamsport area for over fifteen years. Her business comes from the referrals of satisfied customers. The following is a condensed version from the original article by Stephanie Farr that appeared in the Williamsport Sun Gazette on November 7th, 2004.

“The only reason I am in business is because this is where God led me,” Carole Sutryn of Montoursville, an estate sales specialist, said.

Carole moved to the area with her husband, Steven, in 1998 from Hatfield, a town 30 miles outside of Philadelphia.

Initially, she helped her husband with his business [SCS Custom Woodworking] and continues to do so; but when an elderly woman from their church broke her shoulder blade, Carole offered to perform house-cleaning services for the woman.

“We go where God leads us,” Carole said. She felt that God was calling her to use her strength to help others who could not do exhausting chores for themselves.

After picking up a few cleaning jobs, Carole was asked to help prepare a yard sale for an 80-year-old woman who had recently fallen in love with, and married, a widower. “I thought, ‘This is fun to do for a weekend,’” Carole said. “But I never expected to own my own business.”

Her services quickly spread through word of mouth, and she found herself helping many people who were moving or attempting to down-size their homes.

She said that most people are a little skeptical of her rummaging through their houses at first, as they should be; but they soon grow accustomed to her services and welcome her presence in their home.

For the people that Carole helps, especially the elderly, her listening services are just as valuable as her estate services. While going through a cluttered attic or dusty basement, Carole may uncover an item which brings back a flood of memories to the owner, and she is always there to listen.

“It’s so much fun because you never know what you’re going to find.” she said. “Plus, things tend to sell a lot better with a history behind them.”

The response she has received has been overwhelming, and it has escalated to a point where she has had to place a limit on the number of sales she can accept.

“The minute we get a call, my husband and I start to pray,” she said. “The ones that I don’t end up doing usually didn’t need me.”

When Carole believes she has been directed to the right client, she establishes a contract stating what will be sold and  tells them not to throw anything away.

What some people think is trash isn’t” she said. “Often people will throw things out that are repairable.”

Steven Sutryn, her husband, will help repair and appraise furniture and tools, while Carole invites antique dealers and friends to help her decide the best asking prices on other pieces.

The sales are advertised in newspapers in the areas surrounding the sale location, flyer will be distributed, and mailings made to over 1100 regulars, who attend her estate sales.

At a Faxon Parkway sale, an old area rug was left behind in the upstairs bedroom. While pulling up the old padding, Carole spotted 5 envelopes under one of the corners. Upon opening them, she found a total of more than $400 in cash.  The widow said that her husband used to save money in odd places and told her to keep the cash, but Carole sent the money to her in California.

Carole is a woman guided by her faith and led to people by her heart. Although she works with objects and money, they are not what bring her happiness. Instead, it is the unexpected, unexplained moments shared with clients that are the most fulfilling aspects of her business. The secret stories behind an old photograph or dusty wedding veil are the true treasures of her profession.