Estate sales in Cleveland, OH

Estate sales in Cleveland stretch across the east and west suburbs and down toward Akron. On the east side, recent sales have been in Lyndhurst, Beachwood and Bedford Heights, with Twinsburg a little farther out. South of the city, look for Independence, Brooklyn Heights, Broadview Heights and Strongsville. On the west side, sales have been in Fairview Park, North Ridgeville and Olmsted Falls. Farther south, they've turned up in Medina, Akron, Canton and North Canton.

Thursday and Friday are both common start days, and most sales last two or three days. Sales here most often open at 10 a.m., some at 9 a.m., which gives you a little time to plan in the morning.

For estate sales this weekend, keep a tote bag and a tape measure in the car, and keep your phone handy for one more job. If a piece of pottery, glass or furniture has a maker's mark, a signature or a label, take a moment to look it up before you decide. A quick search can tell you whether the price is fair and help you avoid second-guessing on the drive home.