posted on September 27, 2004 12:29:48 PM
I found a huge set of Denby dishes but am still learning how to price. I see many pieces listed separately, cups/saucers, plates/bowls etc.. The replacement price for this set is very high. Where do you start your auction? Do you list individually? or all together? I want good money out of these--like I see other people get good money.
Thanks,
Teri
Total price at Replacements is $557
[ edited by epoweryourlife on Sep 27, 2004 12:35 PM ]
posted on September 27, 2004 12:47:37 PM
Your starting price will depend on your investment in them and the minimum you would be willing to accept. Definitely list them seperately, and be sure to open the auction to international bidding. They will most likely wind up going to Australia, Canada or Great Britain, so you might want to downplay Paypal and flaunt Bidpay. I have sold 2 sets of Denby and not a single piece went to a bidder in the U.S.
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posted on September 27, 2004 12:53:12 PM
Look up other listings in this same pattern and see what they are going for. Also check Replacements and see what they get for them. I would list a 5-piece place setting first to get the reaction. Doesn't matter what you paid for them or your investment, it depends on their condition (check for utensil marks on the dinner plate and gold loss on the rims, and any chips or cracks). Also depends on what the going rate is on EBay. Of course, the serving pieces are the most valuable. I have an old Replacements catalog and it gives me an idea what they will pay me, usually much less than I can get on EBay. I carry this with me to garage and estate sales and check china out before I buy.
posted on September 27, 2004 01:02:06 PM
You say the Replacement price is high. Which price? Their selling price or buying price. Also what is the pattern name?
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[ edited by sanmar on Sep 27, 2004 01:02 PM ]
posted on September 27, 2004 01:51:31 PM
Replacements is high for the buyer and low to the seller, but they have a big company to run and big overhead.
posted on September 27, 2004 02:34:27 PM
How do you find the buying price at replacements? The pattern is Camelot. They were purchased 40 years ago in England. How do I do bidpay?
posted on September 27, 2004 02:43:18 PM
In my experience selling all kinds of china, I've found that the serving pieces bring the most money, and the saucers by themselves bring zilch.
Ditto to everything sparkz said, above. As you sell perhaps one place setting, be sure to ask if the buyer is looking for more pieces and mention that you have lots more to sell. Sometimes then you can sell off Ebay without the fees, etc.
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posted on September 27, 2004 02:53:32 PM
just type in Replacements ltd. at the top
then go to CHINA, then go to D and scroll down to Denby and then go to Cam and scroll down to Camelot
or something like that
posted on September 27, 2004 03:06:52 PM
Now another Question; Are they Light Green or Dark Green? The dark green are older & not as much value. The light green are newer & worth 2X the dark green. How do I know rhis? I am a "Star Supplier" & get a new pricing guide 4X a year. There apporximately 4000 mfrs & 60,000 patterns in the guide. Not all china will sell on ebay& not all can be sold to Replacements Ltd. This works both ways for me as china is my main item. I was selling to replacements before there was an eBay. Even Relacements Ltd sells on eBay! If you have a price list from Replacements, I ususually go about 1/3 of their retail price. Isold a Lenox platter that were asking $297.95, I sold it BIN for $125.00 in 2 hours!
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[ edited by sanmar on Sep 27, 2004 03:11 PM ]
