$4,500??? Yowza! Sure, it's pretty -- but that doesn't mean it's priceless! LOL! They're awfully proud of it. Unfortunately, furniture on the second-hand market doesn't bring squat, for the most part. I know nothing about this particular set, but just off the top of my head, something along the lines of $500 for the entire set sounds much more reasonable. (But what do I know! ;-))

I don't see anything wrong with emailing them and letting them know you have a set that's very similar, say you're thinking of selling, and just wondering if they'd be willing to divulge their sales price. Heck, the worst they can do is either say no, or ignore your request.

I spent most of last month looking at antique dining room sets, on CL, antique and consignment shops and that seems to be an over-priced figure they're asking. I think it's gorgeous, but doubt they'll get any takers. Your own set sounds wonderful and you even have the matching china cab. Why are you looking to replace it, if I might ask?
Lynn

auntjen, LOL, yeah, priceless *snicker* I emailed them, we'll see what they say.

Lynn, I'm guessing this set was purchased in the 50s, not sure, but it's not like it's over 100 yrs old type of thing nor was it a great make. Too, my GM (not to mention my DH and my dogs) didn't take great care of it, and the chairs are somewhat rickety and squeek when you sit down in them, and they're not nearly as large and comfy as todays traditionally-styled sets. I find I hurry people out of there to sit in a living area because I'm uncomfortable.

I know, it sounds like I'm doing something stupid, but I've also lived with this set for 21 years, and frankly I'm just as sick of looking at it as sitting in it, LOL!

Your post made me think of a sofa I saw on CL yesterday.

Here is a link that might be useful: a little pricey?

Parma, that's hysterical....

It says that the couch was "custom ordered when new", but not that it was in the mid 1970s.

I think it must be a typo. There are many similar sets for sale on our CL and the whole set goes for 450. I bought a set for $500 in 1980 from a dealer and sold the set piecemeal for about 450 total. They were made in the 30s and 40s. It is pretty tho.
I recently saw a set of Duncan Phyfe dining furniture, almost exactly like mine, but for $2500 _ we bought ours on CL for $250 for the whole set! some people just have overinflated ideas of what things are worth. Sue

Maybe you really bought "Dunkin Five" furniture.

(And now I hope you saw what I posted in the previous CL oddities thread, or this makes no sense at all.)
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Auntjen, you beat me to it! Gotta love that Dunkin Five.

well, at least it ain't made out of rod iron. ;) Today in the Baltimore CL I saw a listing for a camper that had a queen birth in it! no pics tho!!

In CT, I see many sideboards like that - and I am assuming that it is in good shape - as you said, hard to tell by the picks, and they are in the $1500.00 range. I know because I have been looking for some time. This is at the reputable shops so I am not sure what to say. That table is fabulous to me, and certainly worth more than $45.00. I think 4.5K is crazy for CL but it would't hurt to talk to the guy if it is what you want because I would be surprised if he had many takers at that price.

Looks like a typical 1930's set. Around here they go for anywhere between $400-$1500 for an entire set (depending on condition and number of pieces).

decor, I agree, it is so much like the one we had, table, buffet( or coffin as it came to be known LOL) table and china cabinet and chairs. And mine was in better shape.
They are so common here on the Baltimore CL. I still think 4500 must be a typo! IMO But if you can get the price in your area go for it! If they really go for that much in CT, maybe I will start a sideline of buying them here and hauling them up to CT to sell at that price!!Even with gas prices what a profit! Heh heh Sue

What are people thinking when they price their furniture? I see bunches of listings in our area that are just so far removed from reality.

crazy prices like that makes me want to flag their post. obviously i don't. they want to look like goof balls so be it. odds are they're not going to sell it. i really like when the repost with a "reduced" price. that's usually just as funny.

Hay parma42-

I saw the same couch on CL, are you in Oswego County? We're in the town of Sandy Creek, down on the pond.

sandyponder

LOL! Yeah, auntjen, it's not like this set is as well made or as well respected as "Dunkin Five" furniture!

Nope sandyponder, Illinois here.

Must be a lot of people overpricing their "custom" furniture.

And BTW, isn't just about every piece of upholstery "custom" unless you buy a floor sample?

What's the big deal?

OMG I hope you dont think I am dissing your 30s set and saying my "dunkin five " is better. That is not my intent. I have owned and loved both at one time.I am saying that the quality is similar and the price ranges as crazy.

Now what is a TRUE classic is the CL listing for a shabby chic papasan chair.WTH?? I didnt have time to start a brutuses-like CL thread then. maybe I will dig it up and put it on the oddities thread.

"OMG I hope you dont think I am dissing your 30s set and saying my "dunkin five " is better. That is not my intent. I have owned and loved both at one time.I am saying that the quality is similar and the price ranges as crazy."

Nah, actually that's what I was sayin' ;-) I've never owned any "Dunkin Five" so I really wouldn't know, but I'd think it was better made. Since you've owned both, which do you think is the better make? Just curious is all.

What's Dunkin Five? I'd rather have Duncan McCleod.

{{!gwi}}

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oceanna,

"Dunkin Five" is just the latest bastardization of the Duncan Phyfe style of furniture on CL.

Good I was afraid I was sounding snarky.
"Duncan five" is the same quality- nothing special. My 30s set was made out of black walnut, my Five is made out of mahogany.Both very solid hard hardwoods. It is a matter of style and age quality is comparable I think.
I also think they were what was available and affordable to many families back in the day. Not an expert- just what I have read and been told. Both are very common and available today. And look nice in todays homes. I prefer vintage to new any day.
Except my men. ;) I will take your Duncan any day Oceanna!!! Sue

Sue, I'm with you on that.

Maybe the true dream should be Duncan McLoed on a Duncan Pfife? Dining room table? hehehe

Oops -- PhYfe. Picky, picky, picky. I got the important things right, though, didn't I? ;)

Consider it's listed from Plano, TX an upscale area. No, that furniture isn't worth much at all. It's a dime a dozen in the antique shops here in Houston.

I see the ad says "cash only" so I sure hope it's a typo.

I'm not carrying $4500. in cash anywhere for any reason ...

deebk, you are kidding right? $4500 is just shoe money- its nothing but pocket change! heh heh.
Oceanna you are so bad. I love it!

They may get a few hundred dollars for their furniture if they are able to find someone who wants the whole set. I've seen similar for anything from about $350 to $1000 in The SF Bay area Craigslist. I helped a friend buy a similar sideboard from an antique store for $700. It was immaculate. And the store had the dining set for about $500, and that's the store, not CL. The store takes Visa. And layaway.

If you are asking if you should sell yours to finance new, well, I don't know. Depends on what you expect to buy. I do think you should be realistic and realize that several hundred is probably the most you will get for a similar set.

Red

nanabella, I live in the burb next to Plano and actually grew up in Plano...not all of it is upscale, trust me ;-)

It could be a typo, who knows, maybe it is the area. I've never seen another set like mine, maybe they are rare around here.

Nah, Red, I really didn't have any expectations of getting too much for my set, certainly not $4500, LOL, and most likely not enough to cover the cost of new/slightly used.