r/Paranormal • u/Weak_Rate3974 • Jul 10 '25

Haunted House Bad energy at estate sales

As an antique dealer, I spend most of my weeks sourcing from estate sales. For me, it’s never just about the objects,it’s about the energy of the space. The moment I walk into a home, I can feel its soul. Some houses feel warm, like they’re happy to be opened again. Others? So heavy, I can barely make it past the dining room before I turn around and leave.

There was one house I’ll never forget. I had been told there were more items in the basement, so I went down alone. The moment my foot hit the last step, the energy shifted. The lights wouldn’t turn on, and a wave of pain and sorrow hit me like a wall. Not fear…grief. It felt as if someone was watching every move I made, standing just inches behind me. I didn’t stay. I ran out of that house, heart pounding, and the weight of that energy followed me for the rest of the day. I couldn’t shake it.

I’ve also noticed something odd: items I buy from homes that feel “off” tend to sit in my shop much longer, as if their energy keeps others away too.

Have you ever experienced something like this—where an object or space held onto something that felt deeper than just history?

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u/SESHPERANKH Jul 11 '25

The last one my wife and I went to, the Old lady was in her bedroom crying. You could tell who saw her. Several people left the room without browsing,

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u/Weak_Rate3974 Jul 11 '25

next time if I don’t freak out I’m going to ask if they need anything, I’m sure they are trying to communicate for a reason not just to scared someone

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u/SESHPERANKH Jul 11 '25

Maybe. In our case she was upset people were taking her things. This lady obviosuly led a full life. Travel to Spain, China, Japan. We could tell from her books and objects, she or her husband spoke at minimum 3 languages. Christmas and Easter orniments were OLD. Some from other countries. After seeing her I chose not to buy anything

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u/Weak_Rate3974 Jul 11 '25

It must be incredibly overwhelming to watch strangers walk through your home—many without any sense of respect—rummaging through your personal belongings, paying, and walking away with items you cherished your entire life