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I am selling a Dining Room Suite that my parents purchased about 20 years ago from the previous home owner of their house. It appears to either be Duncan Phyfe, or more likely, a reproduction. There is a table with a leaf, 6 chairs, a buffet, and a china hutch. It is in really great condition.
I'm not sure if craigslist is the way to go and I'm not sure on a price. Can anyone help me out?
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Do a search under "furniture for sale" and "dining room" on your local Craigslist and see what other people are listing similar sets for. Used furniture sells best on there if you are reasonable with pricing. Large sets like that tend to be hard to sell since fewer people bother with giant dining sets any more. You might have better luck offering items separately. I usually find I have to post things at about one fourth the original price if they are in excellent condition. So if the set cost $2,000 you would be lucky to get $500 for it. Be sure and specify that you want cash only and that they have to come and pick it up themselves, NO delivery services or checks. You will doubtless get the scam responses that claim they are "out of the country on business" and that want their "agent" or "shipper" to pick it up. Don't bother answering those emails. In fact, best to put in a local phone number and only deal with people who call you and who actually show up to look at the items.
if the set is REALLY nice you might want to see if there is a quality used furnishings shop in your town that will take it on consignment and keep a percentage of the selling price. Selling on Craigslist is kind of a pain (people don't show up or they try to beat you down on prices.) I sold a pretty valuable Mid century modern walnut Danish Modern dining room set from a family estate on there. Collector value was over $2500 but to get rid of it locally I had to drop the price to $300 for the buffet and $300 for the table and chairs. It depends on where you live too -- if I had been in Chicago or NYC I could have gotten $2000 for that set but it that style was not popular in the city I live in now.
Do a search under "furniture for sale" and "dining room" on your local Craigslist and see what other people are listing similar sets for. Used furniture sells best on there if you are reasonable with pricing. Large sets like that tend to be hard to sell since fewer people bother with giant dining sets any more. You might have better luck offering items separately. I usually find I have to post things at about one fourth the original price if they are in excellent condition. So if the set cost $2,000 you would be lucky to get $500 for it. Be sure and specify that you want cash only and that they have to come and pick it up themselves, NO delivery services or checks. You will doubtless get the scam responses that claim they are "out of the country on business" and that want their "agent" or "shipper" to pick it up. Don't bother answering those emails. In fact, best to put in a local phone number and only deal with people who call you and who actually show up to look at the items.
if the set is REALLY nice you might want to see if there is a quality used furnishings shop in your town that will take it on consignment and keep a percentage of the selling price. Selling on Craigslist is kind of a pain (people don't show up or they try to beat you down on prices.) I sold a pretty valuable Mid century modern walnut Danish Modern dining room set from a family estate on there. Collector value was over $2500 but to get rid of it locally I had to drop the price to $300 for the buffet and $300 for the table and chairs. It depends on where you live too -- if I had been in Chicago or NYC I could have gotten $2000 for that set but it that style was not popular in the city I live in now.
I'm leaving for Europe and I'll be visting the popular counties, any advice or tips? What to/not bring?
Princess S
Best answer will be given. =]
things i need :
weather
tips
clothing
restaurants
shopping
anything else necessary
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You will find in most major European cities, people do not give one another as much physical space as you are probably accustom to. Be careful of pick pockets, they operate EVERYWHERE.
When you sit at a outside cafe, have your bag handles around your arm or look around a chair leg to prevent your bags from disappearing.
Use public transportation as much as you can. You can get discount train tickets at AAA for some European connections before heading over.
Always keep change in your pocket for bus, subway, tube fares.
Most trains travel on schedule. Do not think that they will wait for you even if you have pre-purchased tickets.
Travel as light as you can. A lot of places do not have anything but steps, makes it difficult when you are between airports and hotels.
If you have a cell phone that uses SIM card technology (i.e. T-Mobile) take it with you. It will be the cheapest and easiest way to make phone calls. You can purchase pre-paid SIM cards once you are there. Plug it in and good to go.
You might get a bit of sticker shock at some big cities. US currency has been loosing its value against EURO and British Pounds steadily in the last 7 years. The same $3 fast food hamburger might cost you $6-7 in Paris or London.
The standard of living in some eastern European countries are different. I would advice you ask people at your hotel about tipping. Otherwise, 10% is fairly standard.
It is the high season for tourism. Be expecting long lines.
For places to shop and dine, check out Time Out publications. They have weekly magazines for some cities that you can purchase at newstands. For weekly shows, special events, coupons the magazine is a good place to look. They also publish books on restaurants, pubs etc. The book (or online version) include a bit of description, location information and ratings. http://www.timeout.com/
Best wishes.
You will find in most major European cities, people do not give one another as much physical space as you are probably accustom to. Be careful of pick pockets, they operate EVERYWHERE.
When you sit at a outside cafe, have your bag handles around your arm or look around a chair leg to prevent your bags from disappearing.
Use public transportation as much as you can. You can get discount train tickets at AAA for some European connections before heading over.
Always keep change in your pocket for bus, subway, tube fares.
Most trains travel on schedule. Do not think that they will wait for you even if you have pre-purchased tickets.
Travel as light as you can. A lot of places do not have anything but steps, makes it difficult when you are between airports and hotels.
If you have a cell phone that uses SIM card technology (i.e. T-Mobile) take it with you. It will be the cheapest and easiest way to make phone calls. You can purchase pre-paid SIM cards once you are there. Plug it in and good to go.
You might get a bit of sticker shock at some big cities. US currency has been loosing its value against EURO and British Pounds steadily in the last 7 years. The same $3 fast food hamburger might cost you $6-7 in Paris or London.
The standard of living in some eastern European countries are different. I would advice you ask people at your hotel about tipping. Otherwise, 10% is fairly standard.
It is the high season for tourism. Be expecting long lines.
For places to shop and dine, check out Time Out publications. They have weekly magazines for some cities that you can purchase at newstands. For weekly shows, special events, coupons the magazine is a good place to look. They also publish books on restaurants, pubs etc. The book (or online version) include a bit of description, location information and ratings. http://www.timeout.com/
Best wishes.
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