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Estate Sales Concerns
By: Rana Goodman / On My Soapbox
As we navigate through our senior years, I’m
sure the question of what happens to our
“must have possessions” when we are gone
becomes a concern.
Such possessions that make our
house a home might be of huge
sentimental value that no doubt
many of us will designate favorites
to family members (or even special
friends), but what about the rest of
the possessions?
More and more often I receive
emails from Estate Sale companies
announcing items to be sold,
including photos of furniture, décor
and clothing that will be available.
But who or what Estate Sales company
can you trust?
I recently received an email from a
former neighbor who had moved east. Due to his wife’s health, “Jim”
(he requested that I do not disclose his name) wanted to be closer to
family as they entered their twilight years.
They hired an estate sale company but since their move date was
rapidly approaching, they were not able to supervise or attend their
sale. Thus, trust was placed on George Sielski of Las Vegas Antique
Shops/Estate Sales.
The agreement was a 40/60% split with the Estate Sales company
getting 40%. On the 2nd day of the sale Sielski told Jim that things
were going quite well and there was more than $2,800.00 in sales so far.
The plan was for the sale to continue until May 30. Upon conclusion,
Sielski and his company would start packing what was left to be sold
on consignment at some location that a friend of Sielski has. Lastly,
the remaining items not sold on consignment would then be given to
Goodwill.
Although many months and texts have been sent by Jim, to date, not
a dime has been paid, nor has any accounting of the sale been made.
The only correspondence since
then was an email to Jim advising
him that Sielski had been in the
hospital, and when he is discharged,
he would be happy to pay a token
amount monthly to settle the debt.
I found it “interesting” that when
I tried to find contact information
about Sielski and/or Las Vegas
Antique Shops/Estate Sales all
references were to an attorney. The
attorney subsequently forwarded my
email to Sielski asking him to reply
to my message.
He eventually replied, a month or
so later with a flimsy excuse. Bottom
Line: During all this time, no accounting, and not a dollar of the debt
has been paid.
Jim told me he now understands what “ghosting” is, but certainly
could use the money due him!
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movie theatre, mall, casino, or
cont’d from page 8 church you might be in next week?
What kind of world have we
deteriorated into where students of one ethnicity are tormented and
threatened by others at their university? So many of those screaming
for Free Palestine have no idea of what they are supporting.
Do the women screeching know that in the world of radical Muslims
they must be obedient to their men, can’t go anywhere without a male
chaperone, can be stoned for suspicion of adultery, can’t drive a car?
These same students are often self-described feminists.
There is no alignment with any feminist edicts in the radical
Muslim world. How about LGBTQ for Palestine? Do they realize they
could be thrown off the roof of the nearest building for their sexual
preference?
I would request that my non-Jewish friends rethink the need to
impart their sympathies and concerns for their Jewish brethren.
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where Jesus’ body was entombed,
is located in Jerusalem. If Hamas gains control of Israel “from the
River ( Jordan) to the sea (Mediterranean)” that will all be destroyed.
The ability for religious folks to go to the River Jordan to be baptized
will cease to occur.
No, don’t feel sorry for me or my fellow Jews. Feel sorry that we live
in an America where photos of kidnapped babies and children are
considered such a threat that radical, ill-informed, sheep need to rip
them down.
Finally, even if you strongly believe that the Palestinians in Gaza
(many of whom work in Israel) were in some way wronged, how can
anyone possibly justify the burning, beheading, rape, torture and
mutilation that occurred on October 7th?
Liz Breier is an ex-New Yorker who retired to Florida for 24
years before deciding that Nevada means home to her. You can
contact Liz at: bluesky090372@gmail.com.
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December 2023