Estate sales in Kansas City, MO

Estate sales in Kansas City happen on both sides of the state line. On the Missouri side, recent sales have been in Kansas City itself, from Ward Parkway to Northeast KC, plus Independence, Lee's Summit and Raymore. In Kansas, look for Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Shawnee, Leawood, Prairie Village and Bonner Springs, with occasional sales out in Lawrence or up in Saint Joseph.

Most sales start on Friday, some on Thursday, and they generally run two or three days. Nine a.m. is the most common opening time, then 10 a.m. If you're planning estate sales this weekend, check for Thursday starts so you don't miss an opening day.

Inside, a little courtesy goes a long way. If you'd like to keep shopping while holding onto something, ask the staff whether they'll set it aside at checkout. And if a price looks high, ask politely whether there's any flexibility instead of opening with a lowball number. Staff are often more willing to work with a friendly question, especially later in the sale. Either way, you'll get a straight answer and keep things pleasant.