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Heres a look at what items are selling for at Replacements.
These are list prices the public pays to purchase items.
Replacements payment to sellers will be less depending on supply and demand at the time of the transaction.
Pattern Prices at a Glance from Replacements
*These are list prices the public pays to purchase items.
If you know your pattern, submit the pattern name and your personal contact information via an electronic form.
Replacements will reply with what its paying for each piece of a pattern.
It can also research a pattern by the photo if you dont know the formal name.
Within a few weeks, a check arrives in your mailbox.
Many buy from individual sellers who post their furniture, decor andbarware and dinnerwareon Chairsh.com.
I think the more weve seen social media come into play the more outlandish people get with their ideas.
His company creates digital marketing, develops brands and consults on interior design for commercial spaces.
We utilize common online sources.
There are great sites like Chairish, said Hughes.
Hereshow to sellon Chairish.com.
It charges an average of 30 percent of the sale price.
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He recently closed the business after 40 years.
He estimated they had a negative experience with an eBay buyer once a month or so.
It was a cost of doing business.
Antiques are generally at least 100 years old; newer older items are considered vintage.
Look to a professional for help.
Still, theres money to be had.
These 10 tips can help you find the best value hiding on the shelves.
But they are just not like other collectibles such as coins that gain value as they age.
Know the Patterns That Are Most Valuable
Most patterns from Herend sell well, Winkler said.
A platter recently sold for $200 on eBay while a salad plate went for $100.
Herend originated in Hungary in 1839 and its pieces are typified by fine floral patterns.
A cup and saucer recently sold on eBay for $100 and a salad plate fetched the same price.
Its a very high quality brand and its in high demand.
Its made really well, according to Larry Weitkemper.
This is about the most expensive player in the fine china reselling market.
Two salad plates sold on eBay recently for $375 while a pickle dish sold for $500.
Patterns that are discontinued or no longer made are thus in more demand.
Take for example, the popular off white Wedgewood patterns Nantucket Basket and Countryware.
But that doesnt mean they will always command top dollar.
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The current values reflect modern cooking habits, and the selling price and pattern dont much matter.
Many companies have produced these pieces and they can be found online and in antiques shops in abundance.
Thus, theres more demand for your vintage crystal water goblets, which will be used for savoring wine.
And reheating ramen in the microwave is standard these days.
The dishes have to fit the job, and just being valuable doesnt cut it.
Most dishes with gold trim cant go in the dishwasher and cant go in the microwave.
Shipping Is Costly
If selling to Replacements, you will pay for packing and shipping your china.
That can cancel out or at least heavily cut into whatever profit you expect to make.
Consider this if you purchased good-condition china to resell.
Always do your research first.
A person really needs to consider all of that when they are wanting to sell.
its going to be so expensive to ship, Winkler said.
It might be better to donate it.
Country of Origin Counts
China and glassware made in America or England is more desirable.
Bone china made in England usually has a crown stamp on the back.
If the pieces are bright in color lime green or purple even they are likely not vintage.
Limitations of Christmas China Patterns
Many manufacturers have lines of Christmas china.
It tends to sell well throughout the year, but especially in September and October.
The current value of a dinner plate of Spodes Christmas Tree with gold trim is about $40.
China Finders has been burned several times with eBay buyers who say the items they bought arrived chipped.
But they still have to pay the cost to ship it back and refund the buyers money.
Katherine Snow Smith is a freelance editor and reporter living in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Shes the author of Rules for the Southern Rulebreaker: Missteps & Lessons Learned.
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