Perry Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 My mom bought this about 40 years ago. I don't know how much she paid or anything else about it. It didn't have any fabric, so dh and I upholstered it. It's an amateurish job. I've never really liked it and don't have a place for it, so plan to post it on Craig's list. I have no idea what it is or what it's worth. Anyone have any ideas? I think I need to read the camera instruction manual. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 The WTM Antique Roadshow :D I don't know but you could start high. Really just a little bump for you. We must have someone who knows old stuff on the boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I don't know. But, your house looks eerily like mine. Seriously - the wall colors, hardwood floors, etc. Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Lovely! It looks like my dds white metal bed - Jenny Lind style posts. If you lived here I would work out some sort of payment plan... A friend told me once that to find the real value of something you call someone who buys furniture. They will most likely offer you 25%-50% of the real selling value. You turn them down then make an ad with the new informed price. I have never tried it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 It's very interesting. I agree with Dobela. Best to ask 2-3 antiques dealers what they would pay for it. Of course, they will mark it up as she says, but you also can't compare what a merchant can get in the store with what you can get direct; they will nearly always be able to get more. Part is due to people's expectations; part is due to the simple fact that people come in their stores to browse and can interact directly with the object, making it more likely that they'll buy. But get a couple quotes first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 It's very interesting. I agree with Dobela. Best to ask 2-3 antiques dealers what they would pay for it. I'm finally getting around to taking care of this. :blushing: How would you approach the antiques dealers? I've never done this before. Should I just walk into their store with a picture, or call them and describe it? Or something else? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Does it have any kind of manufacture markings that you can use to help identify it? If so I would start searching around on the internets. Sometimes people have other matching pieces and need to complete their set. It would be a shame to let it go too cheaply! Good luck! It sure is pretty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 Does it have any kind of manufacture markings that you can use to help identify it? If so I would start searching around on the internets. Sometimes people have other matching pieces and need to complete their set. It would be a shame to let it go too cheaply! Good luck! It sure is pretty!! I couldn't find any markings. I've searched online and can't find anything similar. I did find a site that offered estimates for $9.95 so I think I'm going to try that. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Seriously? $9.95? I'd start way higher than that. I would have no problem paying $50 if it's in good condition structurally. If it's wobbly and falling apart, maybe $10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Seriously? $9.95? I'd start way higher than that. I would have no problem paying $50 if it's in good condition structurally. If it's wobbly and falling apart, maybe $10. No, I think she means a site that will give you a sales price estimate for $10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I'd pay $100.00 for it if it was stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Don't sell it yet. Take it to an estates dealer-every town has one most of the time, and ask them what they think how much it is-then don't let them buy it from you yet. Then, take it to an antiques dealer and see if you can sell it on consignment for full price. If you can't go back and sell it to the estate dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 No, I think she means a site that will give you a sales price estimate for $10. Right. You send them a description and pictures and pay them $9.95, and they'll tell you what it is and what it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Looks to be a lovely old spool bench to me and a fine one at that. Here is a picture and simply put it is not as pretty as yours. http://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=2590&aid=22853&lid=6363142 In any event you might want to hang onto it for one of the children to repose upon in their first apartment etc. Mom did that and let me tell you we were stylin' with our art deco era wardrobes etc I still use all the pieces she hung on to . To research prices just google spool bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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