Victoria’s Read

A few years ago, Linda Ashford did a favour for a friend. “I was asked if I could help pack up a house. I packed up a lot of real nice stuff, including 15 boxes of pure crystal and loads of antiques. The next time I saw my friend, I casually asked her what became of all the items and was told that they all went to the dump!” Linda’s friend proceeded to tell her that the company that she works for also has to pay the dump fees which can become quite costly. Linda couldn’t believe that all those beautiful objects simply went into the dump and asked her friend for her boss’s name and phone number.  Linda called and offered to buy the next estate items. An agreement was made that saved the company money and helped the environment.                                                                                                                                     

Linda began holding lucrative yard sales. She then came across an advertisement, stating that the old Pub 63 in Redbridge was for sale. A few short months later, Linda was open for business.                                                                                                                                                          

Estate Finds and Flea Market is turning 2 years old this month and business is great. Linda and her daughter Tammy receive calls from real estate agencies that need to clear the homes out for the new owners. The mother and daughter team usually take one to two days to completely clear out the estate at no charge.                                                                                                                                                           

Linda feels that donating to the less fortunate is essential. “I donate the clothes to the diabetic association as well as kitchen supplies to a local handicap association. I also donate all the medical supplies I receive and provide items to a woman who sells them to raise funds for Nicaragua.”            

Linda’s hobby is dog breeding. “I breed French Bull Dogs and Boston Terriers who are all CKC registered.”            

Written by: Victoria Evangeline Reed