To cut out the middleman. I'd an auctioneer come and have a look at it. He said "I'd probably get €300 for it."Why do you want to sell it online? Why not take it to an auctioneer and just sell it in the normal manner and you avoid a lot of hassle.
Nothings changed. We had a lot what I thought would be sought after furniture which was passed on a few generations and after auction was lucky to break even. This was the Herman antique auction in Rathmines btw.Not sure what its like now, but 2 years ago we were trying to offload 3 pieces of antique furniture following a relatives bereavement.
I emailed photos to all the antique dealer shops on Francis St - no joy. I called into Adams on Stephens Green with same photos,
to get a rough valuation as I hadn't a clue where to start, spoke with a very nice chap who explained there is no demand for that type of furniture.
He said that the limited market are usually catered for by big house auctions. He said we would be lucky to get a buyer, preferably with a van to take it for a couple of hundred max. They would nearly be doing us a favour at that, if we could find one.
I called into Adams on Stephens Green with same photos,
to get a rough valuation as I hadn't a clue where to start, spoke with a very nice chap who explained there is no demand for that type of furniture.
Yes, limited market. But in the internet age I'm surprised if there isn't a niche website. Take a few snaps, type a few lines, click "OK"... easy as.He said that the limited market are usually catered for by big house auctions.
A lot of antique furniture is made from oak. The best firewood there is. There was a time I used to have respect for charities but they've really been exposed in the last few years. CRC, Rehab, Console, etc. Who is next? The last thing I want to do is fund the lifestyle of the next Paul Kelly.We ended up donating it to a charity that takes furniture who collected it for free.
I didn't have strangers calling to the house, arguing over the state of the goods etc. Mine was worth about €1000 so to me, the €125 I was charged was worth it but each to their own
Oh, and I've used eBay and Adverts.ie too.
I would say that the "time wasters" number as high as 70% of enquiries.
The insurance on the house expires in March and cannot be renewed. I've got two months.I would suggest taking the long term view. If it sells it sells and if it doesn't it doesn't.
Well if they don't sell they're not really worth anything anywayThe insurance on the house expires in March and cannot be renewed. I've got two months.
Or else in the wrong marketplace.Well if they don't sell they're not really worth anything anyway
...they are more suited to more everyday items.
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