We had no idea how to go about holding an estate sale. Our loved ones had many collections and vintage items that they had enjoyed for decades. We knew it would be difficult to part with them and all the furniture and household items. In fact, it was overwhelming! We didn’t even know where to begin. Luckily, we found the website for A Dusty Old Bag on the internet. From the minute we met Lin, we knew would be in good hands. She and her husband Bill took their time, examined everything, and told us exactly we could expect. They made many suggestions, but never pushed. The sale was scheduled for a holiday weekend, which made us a little skeptical, but they were right! Then they posted a video and photos of most items on their website and sent announcements in their newsletters. They have a great team that organized and set up everything before the sale. During the sale, the team rearranged items and kept the sale moving. The entire process ran smoothly. It was amazing! Lin and Bill are knowledgeable and reliable professionals who are also relaxed and friendly. They even suggested ways we could dispose of items that were left after the sale. We highly recommend A Dusty Old Bag for estate sales and downsizing needs. They’re a great company to work with!

Donna and John - Milltown, NJ

It is always a challenge allowing anybody, let alone a stranger, come into your home, look at your possessions, and assess their value. Any hesitation I may have felt with this process quickly disappeared when I met Lin, who never felt like a stranger. Her honesty, her down-to-earth nature, and her ease with people made what could have been a difficult process very easy. Lin accommodated our relatively short time frame, organized our items, determined values, and personally handled every aspect of our sale. While she does not do "clean-outs", her referral to a trusted company, made things even more simple for us. I would, without hesitation recommend Lin and her husband/partner Bill (who also assisted in the process) for your Estate Sale needs. It is really like having a friend in the business!
Linda Somerset NJ

We had an excellent experience working with Linda, the President of
DUSTY OLD BAG, home estate sales. Linda and Bill provided a
professional and stress free service to our family in helping our parents
sell the contents of their home. Linda is knowledgeable and gives a
realistic, estimated assessment value on both furniture, housewares, and personal items. She is honest and reliable.

We highly recommend Linda and her staff to come to your home and help you sell your treasured items. Linda will provide a safe and secure estate or content sale setting for your home.

Sincerely,

Joanne
Josephine
Kenilworth, New Jersey

The prospect of downsizing from our five bedroom home to an already furnished FL home was daunting and keeping me awake at night! The entire process became streamlined once I contacted Lin and Bill. From our initial meeting, we were confident they would get the job done and I enjoyed a solid nights sleep for a change! Lin and Bill are consummate professionals and bring with them a team of enthusiastic and friendly workers. My husband and I were amazed at how much of our stuff sold, our end profit, and the fact that it was accomplished while we spent the sales days enjoying each other's company visiting some favorite sights.

We highly recommend The Dusty Old Bag without reservation.

Cindy and Andy

East Windsor, NJ

A Dusty Old Bag estate sales came to me very highly recommended.

I felt at ease with Lin the first time we spoke.

She was honest and wanted to actually see the estate before agreeing to do our sale.

Lin and Bill did an amazing job and they are both very knowledgeable about pricing!!

Lin kept me involved with the preparation of the sale and the sale itself even though I lived out of state.

I would highly recommend them to anyone needing help with getting rid of an estate or downsizing.

They are simply the best and I wish they worked outside of New Jersey!

Julie

Belle Meade

Dear Lin, it was such a pleasure to work with you on my recent estate sale. You were wonderful, caring, and efficient. You took care of everything from start to finish and made my transition to my new home so much easier because of this. The results you realized on my behalf were far and above my highest expectations! Thank you so much and I highly recommend anyone looking for a professional and caring person to handle the sale of their estate belongings to consider you FIRST!

Nancy
Metuchen

It's been a day, now, since the completion of our house sale. We moved from a larger house to a smaller apartment and knew we couldn't take everything with us. I reviewed several 'house sale' experts and decided on a "Dusty Old Bag" after I spoke with Lin for the first time. I was impressed by the fact that she wouldn't simply take our job over the phone, but rather wanted to do an onsite visit - to make sure the contents to be sold made sense --- in other words, she didn't want to take a job on, that might be too small to satisfy her or her customer. I really appreciated that!

Lin and Bill were consummate professionals - they showed up when they said they would; they did what they said they would and they were a a delight to work with! Bill even spent an afternoon with me, as we sold our dining room set prior to the sale -- he wanted to be there when the buyers showed up and didn't leave until after the buyers had figures out how to get everything in the van they brought!

I would recommend Lin and Bill, without reservation, for anyone that needs an estate or house sale professional. Honest, trustworthy and they definitely know their business! And, I found their prices to be very reasonable, besides.

Thank you, Lin and Bill - it was a pleasure working with you. We so appreciate all of your efforts on our behalf....and are delighted with the outcome of the sale!

----Stephanie and Michael

We had a huge estate sale to conduct that more than one estate sale professional opted to not take. Lin was clear and concise about what she could do, how long she would need to prepare the house for the sale, and how her company operates. Throughout the entire process from signing the contract to the final sale, Lin is accessible and straightforward. No miscommunications and always available to address any questions or concerns. She and her team worked very hard and did a great job. We were especially impressed with her marketing efforts which really seemed to pay dividends when the sale occurred. From beginning to end, I could not have asked for a more trustworthy, reliable and effective team. Garrett Hillsborough June 2016

"With humor, compassion, knowledge and hard work, Lin proved invaluable in ensuring all of our objectives were accomplished in quickly and efficiently selling, at reasonable prices, all of our home's contents before its sale. We appreciate her support and would strongly recommend her services to anyone looking to achieve the most from their estate, move & tag or garage sale. Mike & Lorraine B." Princeton May 2016

My brother and I would like to express our gratitude to Lin and Bill For helping us sell the contents of my dad's home. My dad was a clutter keeper and there was a tremendous amount of work to be done. From the initial visit with Lin I felt comfortable that her and her team would be able to handle the task of organizing and selling many of the items dad had saved for so many years. There were countless hours spent preparing for the sale. When issues arose Lin handed them promptly and effectively. Bill even fixed a step going down to the basement to insure that customers would be safe. Lin advertised an extra day so my brother and I could man the sale to sell remaining items. After doing this for one day I realized how difficult estate selling really is. Lin and her team are worth every penny! I highly recommend Dusty Old Bag to anyone planning an estate sale. Sharon and Jim Bridgewater April 2016

Clearing out my mothers home was a daunting prospect. Finding Lynn was a godsend. Our February sale went smoothly and professionally, and we were surprised at how many "smalls" sold. We did not attend the sale, as Lynn advised that it could be too emotional, freeing us to enjoy our weekend. At the end of the sale, she helped advise us of agencies that could come and remove the rest of the items. We have found that Re-store of habitat for humanity, is willing pick up most of the remaining furniture. It is wonderful to know my mother's items can still be useful. Thank you, Lin, for taking on a burden that I dreaded and making it far less painful. Remember, I love to organize! Call if you are up in Sussex county and need a hand! Karin Lake Hopatcong Feb 2016

As a client of Lin and Bill’s of Dusty Old Bag, I am writing this letter of recommendation on their behalf. I got their name from my realtor when I first put my home on the market. I was selling a two bedroom townhouse and moving to a furnished one bedroom apartment in New York City and couldn’t take anything with me. Understandably, as a single woman I was very anxious and concerned about how I would get rid of all of my furniture and belongings by myself. Putting each item on Craig’s List was not an option. After contacting Lin, we set up a time to meet. The first time she came she looked over all my things and gave me a rough estimate of what she thought what my estate was worth. We went over the logistics of the sale: living in a townhouse association and some potential problems that could arise because of that. I could see right from the beginning that she was very experienced and knew what she was talking about. On the second visit, Lin came with a camera and took pictures of the furniture, art and important items for her website. She even offered to sell my car if I wanted. During that visit a contract was signed so we both knew what each was to expect at the outcome of the sale, and Lin offered to bring in a reliable mover that she knew to clear out all the things that did not sell. On the third visit, Lin and her husband Bill both came and they videotaped my entire home in order to better show my wares to her loyal web customers. At this time Lin put a price tag on everything and I asked her to price everything to sell as I knew I couldn’t take anything with me. She told me not to throw anything out including food as some customers bought that as well. I moved out two days before the tag sale and, having met Lin and her husband three times already, I felt very confident that I was in good hands with Dusty Old Bag and that they would take care of everything for me without me actually having to be present. Lin, her husband and team ran the sale for two days and I returned to a completely empty and cleaned out house and didn’t have to do anything but collect the money left over from the proceeds. At every step of the way Lin and Bill were very professional and knowledgeable about pricing and running the sale. I never had any hesitation that they were honest and upright in their business dealings. They were always on time for each appointment and treated my home and belongings with respect. Moving is never a good time because it is filled with stress and doubts and fears of the unknown, but Lin and Bill made it a pleasurable experience Cheri Princeton Nov 2015

Lin and Bill of Dusty Old Bag bring experience, know-how, and real professionalism to their work, and they get the job done. They conducted a two-day moving sale in our home: some furniture, lots of housewares and decor items, clothing, some collectibles, and a selection of my one-of-a-kind mosaic art. They set up the sale efficiently, priced the items to sell, and did an excellent job of marketing to their proprietary list of buyers and to the general public. Most importantly, they were dependable, easy to work with, and gave an honest and detailed accounting of the sales. I would definitely recommend Dusty Old Bag to anyone looking to downsize prior to a move. Thanks again! Rhonda Heisler Oct 2015 24 Alice Drive Bloomfield, CT 06002 Home/Studio 860-969-6907 Mobile 609-731-6731 rhondaheisler@gmail.com

Another successful sale by A Dusty Old Bag! When I needed someone to conduct a tag sale, having attended dusty old bag sales, I knew they were the team I wanted. Lin & Bill are professional, accommodating, knowledgeable and lots of fun! I highly recommend them and will certainly follow their other sales. Thank you so much for all your help and guidance. You are truly special people and may God bless you always. Dee Pennington Sept 2015

Lin.... I would like to thank you for all the planning and effort you devoted to my estate sale. Your previous experience in estate sales establishes you as a true professional. I found you to be well organized and true to your word. Every aspect of your effort was conducted “as promised”. It was a pleasure working with you and Bill. Please feel free to use me as a reference. Dick Somerset Aug 2015

I INTERVIEWED SEVERAL ESTATE SALE PROFESSIONALS BEFORE CHOOSING A DUSTY OLD BAG. THERE WAS JUST SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT LIN THE DAY I MET HER. BILL SAID “JUST LET ME DO MY THING” WHILE HE SET UP THE ITEMS FOR SALE AND WHEN I SAW HOW HE STAGED THE HOUSE, I KNEW I HAD MADE THE RIGHT DECISION. THEY DELIVERED MORE THAN PROMISED AND KEPT ME IN THE LOOP AS THE SALE PROGRESSED WHEN THERE WERE BIDS OFFERED. I HAVE ALREADY GIVEN THEIR CARDS OUT TO SEVERAL FRIENDS THAT ARE THINKING OF DOWNSIZING. IT WAS SUCH A PLEASURE MEETING AND WORKING WITH THEM. IT WAS BITTERSWEET SELLING MY HOME AFTER 34 YEARS, BUT TIME TO GO AND THEY MADE THE PROCESS SO MUCH EASIER. THANKS LIN AND BILL, I’LL KEEP IN TOUCH Tracy and Bob Mendham July 2015

Dear Lin and Bill, Thank you so much for all your help and amazing work in making our Estate sale a success. From the initial visit you explained the process and made us feel at ease that everything would be taken care of. When you showed up for the preparation day to price everything and get us organized we felt we weren’t ready for you and you assured us that you would have us in shape by the end of the day, and you did. On the sale days we literally went to the beach and left everything in your hands without a worry in mind. You kept us informed and updated throughout the day and the process couldn’t have been any smoother. You and your team really helped us get down to a manageable size as we are downsizing and had way too much stuff. We are able to pay for our move and a few additional services with the money made from the sale. Robyn and I couldn’t be more happy. We also really appreciate Bill fixing a chair for us that wasn’t part of the sale and had a broken arm, above and beyond!! Thanks again, Eric and Robyn July 2015

WOW!! You exceeded my expectations by miles. The fact that the proceeds of the sale were more then double then what I believed we would get was only the beginning of a good experience. Our first meeting you came explained the process, no pressure and no tricks. You and your crew came back. Unpacked boxes and closets and neatly displayed and priced items for sale. I felt comfortable and trusted you to handle the sale without myself or other family members there. This meant we did not have to deal with the emotions of watching the sale of our parents possessions from the our family home. Not only are you professionals in your field, you are Nice people to deal with. Please feel free to use me as reference anytime. Thank You Steven West Orange June 2015

A real find! Professional, organized, great salesmanship and delightful to work with. I could not have had such a successful estate Sale without them. Ky Brick May 2015

From the moment a friend gave me the number for "A Dusty Old Bag" to the last minute of our moving estate sale I could not have been any happier!! Their committment to making the estate sale a success is undeniable! From tagging each and every item, then doing some research on certain items was awesome! They staged the three floors in a remarkable manner keeping like items together. I felt like I was watching a magic show! Their advertising really paid off!! People were lined up hours before the estate sale began. Lin and Bill and their hired help did a remarkable job in making our estate sale a success. I would not hesitate to pass the word along about this dynamic duo!!!! Cheryl & Mike April 2015

Dear Lin and Bill, You took one of the most difficult times of our life and made it enjoyable. I contacted you about our need to downsize and you both took on the task with professionalism, consideration, and efficiency. You made and overwhelming job seem easy. I had concerns along the way and with a few words you eased my anxiety. I thank you sincerely. I feel that you have become a trusted, dear friend and I wouldn't hesitate to refer you to any of my relatives or friends. Thanks so much for seeing the project through and for all of your kindnesses. Sincerely, Roz and Nate Somerset April 2015

Dear Lin, Bill and your team, Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into conducting my sale. Even though I was living over 1,000 miles away in another state, you made the process to sell the entire contents of my home I owned for 40+ years so simple. I am amazed at how much time and effort goes into the marketing, organizing and de-cluttering. Your patience and attention to detail was unwavering. Taking the time to make sure "special" items were priced accordingly and going the extra mile to make the sale as successful as it was. I have already started recommending you to all my friends. You deserve all the kudos you receive. Best regards, Jeff March 2015

Estate Sale February 26-28 2015 Monroe Twp NJ Lin and Bill, I want to thank you for all the hard work you did to make my tag sale a success. You are professional, knowledgeable, organized and turned an overwhelming situation into a pleasant and profitable event. I would recommend the 'A Dusty Old Bag' to anyone who needs to have an estate sale. Blanche

My best friend needed to hire someone to help her clean out her basement and attic of 40+ years of extreme clutter and, alas, many memories. I was over my friend's house when "A Dusty Old Bag" came over to meet with her and explain the process of an estate sale. We were greeted by the sweetest people (Lin and Bill). They explained the whole process with such care and reassurance, all the while being down-to-earth and friendly. The integrity, honesty, and understanding of the emotional aspect of the situation could not have been better. I was so impressed by what they were able to do in setting up, researching values for pricing and networking. They were consistently reassuring that everything was going to fine. The workers were respectful of the property, making sure not to nick walls, doors and mouldings, or let straying buyer wander into areas off limits. They were honest, neat, and 100% true to their word and contract. They made a very emotionally trying and daunting clean up as efficient and non invasive of privacy as humanly possible. Phenomenal job well done! I would recommend this company in a heart beat to anyone who has to have, it is even thinking about an estate sale. You couldn't be in better hands than with Lin and Bill! Great people who do a great job! Germaine

Dear Lin, Bill and your team, Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into conducting my sale. Even though I was living over 1,000 miles away in another state, you made the process to sell the entire contents of my home I owned for 40+ years so simple. I am amazed at how much time and effort goes into the marketing, organizing and de-cluttering. Your patience and attention to detail was unwavering. Taking the time to make sure "special" items were priced accordingly and going the extra mile to make the sale as successful as it was. I have already started recommending you to all my friends. You deserve all the kudos you receive. Best regards, Jeff

Dear Lin and Bill, You took one of the most difficult times of our life and made it enjoyable. I contacted you about our need to downsize and you both took on the task with professionalism, consideration, and efficiency. You made and overwhelming job seem easy. I had concerns along the way and with a few words you eased my anxiety. I thank you sincerely. I feel that you have become a trusted, dear friend and I wouldn't hesitate to refer you to any of my relatives or friends. Thanks so much for seeing the project through and for all of your kindnesses. Sincerely, Roz and Nate Somerset

From the moment a friend gave me the number for "A Dusty Old Bag" to the last minute of our moving estate sale I could not have been any happier!! Their committment to making the estate sale a success is undeniable! From tagging each and every item, then doing some research on certain items was awesome! They staged the three floors in a remarkable manner keeping like items together. I felt like I was watching a magic show! Their advertising really paid off!! People were lined up hours before the estate sale began. Lin and Bill and their hired help did a remarkable job in making our estate sale a success. I would not hesitate to pass the word along about this dynamic duo!!!! Cheryl & Mike

A real find! Professional, organized, great salesmanship and delightful to work with. I could not have had such a successful estate Sale without them. Ky Brick

WOW!! You exceeded my expectations by miles. The fact that the proceeds of the sale were more then double then what I believed we would get was only the beginning of a good experience. Our first meeting you came explained the process, no pressure and no tricks. You and your crew came back. Unpacked boxes and closets and neatly displayed and priced items for sale. I felt comfortable and trusted you to handle the sale without myself or other family members there. This meant we did not have to deal with the emotions of watching the sale of our parents possessions from the our family home. Not only are you professionals in your field, you are Nice people to deal with. Please feel free to use me as reference anytime. Thank You Steven West Orange

Dear Lin and Bill, Thank you so much for all your help and amazing work in making our Estate sale a success. From the initial visit you explained the process and made us feel at ease that everything would be taken care of. When you showed up for the preparation day to price everything and get us organized we felt we weren’t ready for you and you assured us that you would have us in shape by the end of the day, and you did. On the sale days we literally went to the beach and left everything in your hands without a worry in mind. You kept us informed and updated throughout the day and the process couldn’t have been any smoother. You and your team really helped us get down to a manageable size as we are downsizing and had way too much stuff. We are able to pay for our move and a few additional services with the money made from the sale. Robyn and I couldn’t be more happy. We also really appreciate Bill fixing a chair for us that wasn’t part of the sale and had a broken arm, above and beyond!! Thanks again, Eric and Robyn

I INTERVIEWED SEVERAL ESTATE SALE PROFESSIONALS BEFORE CHOOSING A DUSTY OLD BAG. THERE WAS JUST SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT LIN THE DAY I MET HER. BILL SAID “JUST LET ME DO MY THING” WHILE HE SET UP THE ITEMS FOR SALE AND WHEN I SAW HOW HE STAGED THE HOUSE, I KNEW I HAD MADE THE RIGHT DECISION. THEY DELIVERED MORE THAN PROMISED AND KEPT ME IN THE LOOP AS THE SALE PROGRESSED WHEN THERE WERE BIDS OFFERED. I HAVE ALREADY GIVEN THEIR CARDS OUT TO SEVERAL FRIENDS THAT ARE THINKING OF DOWNSIZING. IT WAS SUCH A PLEASURE MEETING AND WORKING WITH THEM. IT WAS BITTERSWEET SELLING MY HOME AFTER 34 YEARS, BUT TIME TO GO AND THEY MADE THE PROCESS SO MUCH EASIER. THANKS LIN AND BILL, I’LL KEEP IN TOUCH Tracy and Bob Mendham

Dear Rose and Lin: Thanks you for all of the hard work you did for my mother's estate sale. It is hard to lose your mother, especially when you were an only child, but you lifted a huge weight off of my shoulders by helping me properly relocate many of her things. Working with you both felt more like having family help me through this as you were always respectful of my mother's home and possessions and it was easy to feel both trusting and confident of your service. I highly recommend dusty old bags to anyone who needs help with dealing with an estate or has to sell their belongings due to moving. These ladies know their stuff and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.... Charlie Perth Amboy, NJ

Kathy and I want to thank you for the excellent estate sale you completed at my mother’s home. We were impressed with your hard work and your knowledge of a bewildering number of different kinds of sale items. Not only did the dollar amount we received from the estate sale exceed our expectations, we really appreciated the sensitivity and care you took with mom’s home and possessions. If we ever hear of someone that needs to conduct an estate sale, we certainly will recommend the “Dusty Old Bags”. Thanks again. Ron and Kathy

Dear Rose and Lynn: Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! When my house was sold I took a deep breath, looked around and then gave out a scream contemplating the thought of how I was going to get rid of the clutter, antiques, and collections that my husband and I accumulated over the 48 years of living in the same house. Downsizing is a very difficult task. The two of you abated my fears, worked with me throughout the entire sale…and after as well. If anyone would have told me that I would sell my house in October, have It broom swept and clean and be in my new residence all set up by the end of January, I would have told you to go and have your head examined. But Yes, here we are relaxing and enjoying this new phase of our lives. Again, Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Best regards, Judith and Herman too!

my new residence all set up by the end of January, I would have told you to go and have your head examined. But Yes, here we are relaxing and enjoying this new phase of our lives. Again, Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Best regards, Judith and Herman too!

Dear Rose and Lin We would like to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to two dear and “Dusty Old Bags”…..thank you both for a successful and effortless estate sale. Your sense of humor and kind attitude was a welcome respite during a bittersweet time for our family. All of the details of our sale flowed like clockwork because of your diligence and organization. Small details, such as answering email questions or scheduling meetings at the home, were handled promptly and with courtesy. The house looked beautiful when it was staged for the sale. Your honesty and expertise contributed greatly to the success of our sale; we always felt that we were in good hands throughout the process. We wish you and yours many years of happiness and success. May you always have lots of interesting dusty old bags to sort through! Respectfully, Michael and Deborah