NIce lines, but the light color of the leather is likely going to be an issue. It does look like it has served your household well.

Hate to say it, but I am thinking no more than $200 or so.

Is the leather worn off in some areas? If so $50 to $75 If it is just over 10 years old but the leather is just very broken in LOL and there is no leather that is worn off to the surface or cracked etc .. maybe $100 to $150
due to the age of the sofa I think no more than $200 and let people barter down from there.

Here is another pic - without the flash glaring on it.

Those prices seem fair. I just want it out of my Dining room.

Fatal mistake in Selling 101 - price your item too high and let it sit week after week.

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So, you think put it out there for $200?
Should I mention that it isn't junk or just put Quality sofa for sale and leave it simple??????

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I would let people know this is a Quality sofa .. 8 way hand tied etc. etc. - built to last with many years of use left!
Describe in detail any areas of wear to the surface and the condition of the sofa. DO mention it is over 10 years old (that is only fair) If it IS in excellent condition you could say something like "Excellent condition for it's age and well worth the $200 asking price" Come take a look and you will be pleased. Something like that. I will consider offers.

I don't know how well upholstered sofas go in your area, but here in the Valley, you would be doing good to get $125. They go mostly to people who really cannot afford anything else.

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The thing that bothers me about it is the worn areas. Is it just faded spots or dry and cracked? Can it be conditioned to rejuvenate the leather?

I was going to say $400, for a good/leather sofa. With the worn areas, though, I'd probably be willing to pay $300. Not a bad price t'all if you don't have the budget for furniture.

P.S. If you have to 'give' it away -- then just give it away, to someone or some place that really needs it.

I have no idea of the worth, but that is something to think about: give it away and take the tax deduction for it. Good luck!

You will get more selling it for a hundred or two than you will taking a deduction as a donation. The IRS has tightened rules about that and how you have to account for those, and the net effect is a reduction in the taxable income at the tax rate you pay, not the full amount of the dollars you put down.

However, if the money doesn't really matter, then donating it to a shelter or to someone who is trying to establish a home (say a woman escaping an abusive relationship) would certainly have wonderful results and be a rewarding experience.

Can you stuff those back cushions or are they attached? That seems to be the most aging quality. If you can't stuff the cushions, then try for $150 on Craigslist.

I think this couch would make a great 'headboard' for a bed! Remove the lower cushions, attach a bed frame...wonderful for reading in bed! I would love this kind of deal for my son's apartment.

That is true, Les (re: the IRS & taxes), but sometimes it's worth it not to have the hassles of selling, plus doing a good deed... :-)

Rather than sell my well-used, but still serviceable items, I clean them up and donate them to the local women's shelter or the Salvation Army. So many people need help these days, that any way my old things can have their life extended helping others works well for me. And, helps me clean out my house, while helping others.

Over the past 2 years, I have given away many, many things....and haven't missed any of them. And, I feel good about maybe making a difference in someone's life.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

Thank you all for your thoughts.

Dh came home with a great idea. We have an even older but very uncomfortable sofa at the lakehouse so we will take this one there. We spend alot of time reading and this sofa just lets you sink on in to enjoy a nap or good book.

But, before he came up with that idea I was going to call Salvation Army.

When my mom downsized we filled up almost a full truck. I'd rather donate to someone in need than deal with the hassle over $100.

I have done one garage sale for myself. Never again. It is so much work & the haggling really gets me. I would much rather donate it where hopefully it goes where it is needed.

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Excellent! You lucky girl with a lake cottage too : ) It sounds like you've enjoyed this ole sofa quite a lot, so being able to keep it and its memories in a getaway is perfect! Being a good sofa, it will surely eventually find a home with someone who's in need : )

Over 16 years ago, when my home office in my apartment needed more room, I knew my living room furniture just had to go. I thought of selling the pieces but I remembered the lawn sale the apartment complex had the year before and how I did not get much for the hours I spent outside hagling over prices instead of working. Hence, whatever cash I made was less than I would have made staying in and working. The sofa bed was in good shape as well as the end tables and coffee table so I knew I could get a decent price for them but then I remembered my neighbors underneath me having two children in a one bedroom apartment with no sofa or bed for the children. I knocked on their door and told them if they wanted my furniture they had a few days to get it out of my apartment. They asked me what I wanted for the furniture and I told them to be invited to dinner maybe one time to get to know them and their children better since I lived above them. It was the most wonderful feeling to know that their children had a bed to sleep in and they had a sofa to watch their TV instead of sitting on the floor.

I now live in my own home and I remember offering my neighbor money for her furniture she was giving away to charity who was there picking it up and she told me it was in good shape and she would feel happier giving it to someone who really needed it. I needed it also but I understood her point and I hope someone is happy to have the beautiful Heritage Drexel set she gave away.

Sounds like a good plan. Just an FYI - I have it's navy blue twin sitting in my family room right now.