โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

๐Ÿงญ How do I use Estate Goldmine to find sales?

Use our interactive map to browse estate sales in the Sacramento Valley. Filter by Shopper Type (like Tool/Garage Lovers, Clean & Curated, or Treasure Hunters) to find sales that match your interests.

๐Ÿ”Ž Can I search for specific items?

Yes! Use the search bar to look for keywords like โ€œjewelry,โ€ โ€œvintage toys,โ€ or โ€œmid-century.โ€ While there are no longer clickable keyword filters, sale descriptions and photos will help you find what you’re looking for.

โค๏ธ How do I favorite a sale?

Click the heart icon on any listing to save it. Your favorites are stored locally on your device, so you can come back or plan your route later!

๐Ÿ“… Are sale dates and times accurate?

Yes โ€” each listing includes seller-submitted start and end dates along with daily hours. Sales automatically disappear from the map once they end.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Are these garage sales or estate sales?

These are full estate sales, downsizing sales, and curated liquidations. No random garage sales โ€” only the hidden gems worth showing up for.

๐Ÿงต Can I filter by category or style?

Yes! Filter by Shopper Type, such as:

  • Clean & Curated
  • Tool/Garage Lovers
  • Treasure Hunters/Diggers
  • Business Liquidation
  • Warehouse or Farm Finds

๐Ÿงฉ Whatโ€™s coming soon?

Weโ€™re working on:

  • Better photo galleries
  • Route planning to your favorited sales
  • Verified seller profiles

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