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Dznypal · 11-26-2012, 08:01 PM

when we cleaned out FIL apt we found alot of old fashioned cups and sauccer china sets, steriling silverware and canaveral glass

and an old Jim Beem liqurer canter

Does anyone have any ideas how or where to sell these things

thanks

JennyWren · 11-26-2012, 08:07 PM

You have a lot of options open to you. It really depends on a) how much you want to get out of them and b) how much time and energy you want to put into the process.

The easiest way would be to contact a local antique dealer and sell everything as a lot. The most profitable would be to price everything out and sell it on sites such as eBay, hipswap or craigslist, however while being more profitable, it is also extremely time consuming and items don't always sell.

Maria1985 · 11-26-2012, 08:08 PM

can you show us some pics please?

JessicaR · 11-26-2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dznypal

when we cleaned out FIL apt we found alot of old fashioned cups and sauccer china sets, steriling silverware and canaveral glass

and an old Jim Beem liqurer canter

Does anyone have any ideas how or where to sell these things

thanks

Have a look at Ruby Lane. First you should try and identify your items to get an idea of worth.

http://www.rubylane.com/

You can also look at ebay - see if there are any markings (makers marks) on the items and go from there.

Disneefun · 11-26-2012, 08:33 PM

You can try Replacements Limited. They buy and resell old glassware and china. I've had good luck with them.

The other thing is to contact estate sellers in your area (not necessarily antique dealers). They may be able to help you set up an estate sale if you have enough stuff to get rid of.

Dznypal · 11-27-2012, 05:48 PM

thanks for the great suggestions--Ill be doing some checking into the places

Id post pics but I dont know how--if your interested I could email them to you

DisMN · 11-27-2012, 07:28 PM

Just a thought about something most people don't realize about old stuff. What you DON'T see as *old* might be old enough and valuable enough.
It's probably NOT going to be the old dresser that brings in any money but what's in the drawers.
Drawers filled with old scarves, hankies, costume jewlery, old makeup containers, sewing items...all it takes is one pretty pin with the right look and markings to make it worthwhile to have checked the drawers one by one(doesnt have to be precious metal or stones at all!)

The liquor decanter...those tend to be a dime a dozen, not very collectible. The silverware, various ways to sell those from people trying to finish off a setting to crafters making things out of old flatware.
Cups and saucers and other china can also be a little difficult to move.

BUT like I mentioned a moment ago, you need to look past what you THINK is worth something and see everything else.
Two years ago I sold a first issue of Monopoly for $140. I frequently sell single buttons, yes, buttons..........many in the $10-25 range. I sold a yardstick last month for $60 because it was a Poll Parrot advertising item.

Good luck and have fun digging! And if you don't have time to dig it all out then I'd box the small stuff and bring it home to go through on your own schedule.
Hope you find some treasures!!

11-26-2012, 08:01 PM	#1
Dznypal DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Milwaukee, WI US Posts: 1,434	selling old things when we cleaned out FIL apt we found alot of old fashioned cups and sauccer china sets, steriling silverware and canaveral glass and an old Jim Beem liqurer canter Does anyone have any ideas how or where to sell these things thanks

11-26-2012, 08:07 PM	#2
JennyWren All you need to start an asylum is an empty room and the right kind of people... Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Posts: 276	You have a lot of options open to you. It really depends on a) how much you want to get out of them and b) how much time and energy you want to put into the process. The easiest way would be to contact a local antique dealer and sell everything as a lot. The most profitable would be to price everything out and sell it on sites such as eBay, hipswap or craigslist, however while being more profitable, it is also extremely time consuming and items don't always sell. __________________ Me (36), DH (43), DD (15) , & DS (13)

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11-26-2012, 08:33 PM	#5
Disneefun DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,648	You can try Replacements Limited. They buy and resell old glassware and china. I've had good luck with them. The other thing is to contact estate sellers in your area (not necessarily antique dealers). They may be able to help you set up an estate sale if you have enough stuff to get rid of.

11-27-2012, 05:48 PM	#6
Dznypal DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Milwaukee, WI US Posts: 1,434	thanks for the great suggestions--Ill be doing some checking into the places Id post pics but I dont know how--if your interested I could email them to you

11-27-2012, 07:28 PM	#7
DisMN DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Up Nort Posts: 5,270	Just a thought about something most people don't realize about old stuff. What you DON'T see as old might be old enough and valuable enough. It's probably NOT going to be the old dresser that brings in any money but what's in the drawers. Drawers filled with old scarves, hankies, costume jewlery, old makeup containers, sewing items...all it takes is one pretty pin with the right look and markings to make it worthwhile to have checked the drawers one by one(doesnt have to be precious metal or stones at all!) The liquor decanter...those tend to be a dime a dozen, not very collectible. The silverware, various ways to sell those from people trying to finish off a setting to crafters making things out of old flatware. Cups and saucers and other china can also be a little difficult to move. BUT like I mentioned a moment ago, you need to look past what you THINK is worth something and see everything else. Two years ago I sold a first issue of Monopoly for $140. I frequently sell single buttons, yes, buttons..........many in the $10-25 range. I sold a yardstick last month for $60 because it was a Poll Parrot advertising item. Good luck and have fun digging! And if you don't have time to dig it all out then I'd box the small stuff and bring it home to go through on your own schedule. Hope you find some treasures!!