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Where / how to sell vintage glasswear, china, silver cutlery, place-settings, etc.?
I'm finally getting around to trying to get rid of a bunch of stuff I inherited from parents and grandparents...how much this stuff is worth (if anything) I don't really know. Presumably the best way to get maximum value for it would be to list it on ebay and other online sites, but I've got zero interest in doing this.
Are there any reputable vintage / antique consignment shops within 30 miles or so of The Villages where I could take this stuff to either sell or consign to them to sell? Yes, I know I could just donate it to Hospice Thrift shop, Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc.. |
Bobs Coins and Jewelry | Serving Central Florida and The Villages
We had a good experience selling silver at Bobs Coin and Jewelry. They might be a good source to find buyer(s) for your other stuff. |
You can easily find out what it is worth by looking at similar items on eBay. They have almost anything.
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Traditions Antique Mall Wildwood, Florida If you come to TV from I-75 on SR 44 in Wildwood you go right by the Traditions Antique Mall just before 301 and train overpass. It's huge, about the size a Home Depot. All the dealers are independent and many if not most are unattended. You'll need to go there and maybe get business cards from the shops that have similar merchandise and then discuss a consignment plan. You might talk to the operators at the front desk, they might know which dealers are looking for merchandise. The place has a steady flow of traffic but not a huge crowd of buyers. For selling much quicker, try Renninger's Antique Market in Mount Dora, it's known all over the state and have thousands of shoppers every weekend. My parents who operated an antique store in St. Petersburg for 15 years would come and sell there on the weekends for many years. Same deal, you'll need to go and talk with the vendors and see which ones are willing to take your merchandise on consignment. Many vendors are not permanent, you want work with those in the buildings, not outside, who can keep your merchandise on the premises. Renninger's Antique and Flea Market https://www.florida-backroads-travel...rsEntrance.jpg If you have some small collectible items, such as in my father's case when he passed away I inherited over 150 antique knives. I sold them on eBay over about a four month time period and made about $5,000. This was back in 2005 when eBay was not as big as it is now, I didn't even have a digital camera then, which you need for photos. If you have something like this, fountain pens is another example of items my father collected. You can research them online or on eBay and see what they are worth. At the time I was using a knife collector's book for pricing and grading. I found for example, if a knife had a value of $300, it would probably sell for $150. They didn't cost me anything, so I sold them forever they would bring. Sometimes "Buy Now" and sometimes use an auction. You'll need boxes, a tape gun and a program to make labels on your computer and then you can be in business. Set up an account with eBay if you haven't already, and you'll need a Paypal account for accepting payments. . |
You could always contact an Estate Sales company... lots of folks out there would love to have it!
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Estate Sales company will take care of selling it for you. Lots of folks out there would love to have what you have described.
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Unless you have something very unique, I would not expect to get much. The market is flooded with "vintage" articles from parents, grandparents.
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I just sold some stuff to Replacements LTD, so easy! I googled how to sell to Replacements LTD and found a link to their selling website. You pick the pattern you have and submit a form. They e mail you with a purchase list. If the items you have are on it you box up and ship to them. Didn't get top dollar, but out of my cupboards! Hope that helps! |
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It will cost you money to sell to replacements. Most of the stuff has no value.
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Good Luck. The younger people seem to have no use for our collectables.
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When, I did it first of all I did well in terms of money. Among other adventures, I discovered that the brass door knobs I had are on page ???? of the book on collectable door knobs. I got over $100 for what I was going to scrap. I am still laughing that there are people who collect door knobs. Wife says I collect dust. For you, you can find people who will list and sell it for you. I would not. I think they take like half of what you get. You might want to try that. |
Determining the value of your vintage “stuff”
If you want to determine value go to ebay to Advanced Search. It is a button found at the end of the search line where you enter what you are looking for. Once there fill out the item you are selling and then check the Sold item list.
You will find many interesting things. Our Lego set was worth 3 times what we paid, Star Wars no longer available, and we sold in a day, my Dragonware full set was worth $35 bucks and my antique doll the same. Gave the doll to a doll store, they couldn’t offer me anything because it wasn’t worth much and the packaging and shipping would have been expensive. Disney doll was listed for months at the price that it sold for before and no takers. Also true vintage clothes that I spent hundreds on I gave to them for $30. Sometimes finding a home is easier. You have to ask yourself the effort to make $20 bucks. The post office lost one of our pieces and I had to refund the money to the buyer. |
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I sold a lot of stuff on ebay before we moved to the Villages. I also did many garage sales. Both were an adventure. Ebay has changed dramatically since I did it. The seller cannot leave negative feedback. The buyers know it. You thus have no way to know if a buyer is a liar, a thief and a crook. Horror stories. I had a friend who WAS selling expensive watches. He had a buyer remove parts from a watch and return it. I had a guy buy a tool for ???? about $15 and claim not as listed. Problem he reported had the wrong oil on it. I eventually won that dispute. I assume the guy has a history of this. A guess it took me 4-5 letters-e-mails to ebay and paypal to win? Cost a fair value is say $5.00 a letter so 20-25 to make $15. Actually not $15 as between commission and paypal, ebay charges roughly 22% of the sale price. |
Lindaws, You are SO RIGHT!!! The younger generation does not want our dust collectors. I have so many cherished teddies and precious moments and Capodimonte, and collectable plates, etc. Don't want them either anymore. Love the uncluttered look.
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Facebook Market Place is another source for selling. Advertise with a description, price and picture, for pick-up only. I don't use my email, only a phone#, have had good luck. Get a lot of "STILL AVAILABLE", and have to reply which is a small pain.
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Sadly it is not worth much...we sold several sets of brand name svc for 8 or 10 fine China at an estate sale with bidding for $100 or less. You can try craigslist or the Villages sale website or a consignment shop but most won't even take China. Ebay is very expensive and tricky for shipping...any breakage would be a big issue.
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If you have any Waterford crystal or sterling silverware I am interested. You can contact me at 206-228-9098 or email nodieviwa@gmail.com
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I am searching for a vintage Sunbeam Mixmaster large bowl (white ) .
If you have ? I am interested 314-600-2774 Dar4hair@gmail.com |
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vintage Sunbeam Mixmaster large bowl (white ) - Google Search |
one of the Antique stores in Leesburg
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Replacements.com for silverware and dishes.
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If you are seeking the path of least resistance, meaning the easy way out, I can recommend Wildwood Auctions.
You make a phone call to find out when you can bring your things there and then simply drop them off! Robbie Strickland, the owner, is reliable, hard-working, and honest. He can't guarantee how much you would get, but his online auctions have an incredibly large following. Christie, his assistant is also tremendously helpful. The auction can be reached at 352-461-0535. |
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Selling inherited items
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I didn't realize such a shift had taken place had taken place until my offer to pass down the good silverware was refused. "Mom, C. and I don't live like you guys did...when we entertain, it's just casual." And these aren't even Millennials, they're GenX.
I don't think it's all a matter of being practical and living a simple life, but also a relaxation of standards. Modesty and fit of clothing are just one example. |
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