You can - question is do have the time, ability, manpower and skills to do so. I shop numerous sales each week, the biggest issue is price. Your used stuff is not worth to others what you think it is. Price is also not based on what you "paid for it". I actually have learned which estate sale companies in the area to avoid since they are so overpriced. Keep that in mind.
Everything needs to be cleaned, organized, priced, moved so the stampede of people can see your items. That's after you post hundreds of pictures online so people can see if they want to wait in line opening day or come on day 3 for the discount, if anything good is left.
Get realistic about how much money you will make if you do it yourself, talk to 3 estate agencies and see what they say. If you can find a business that will come in and take everything and give you a price that may work. Also look online and see what types of items many thrift stores and charities do NOT accept. Large entertainment centers, dining room hutches, used mattresses are all hard to get rid of.
Unless you have antiques your stuff is just used stuff to others - don't be emotionally attached.
The fact you think the estate businesses charge a lot tells me you're not realistic on knowing pricing and the work involved. Maybe you can go to a few sales and see how they are run, check out pricing and make an informed decision.
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