Is the background a sage or blue? If sage, then I say go for it if it is the right size!

Like kmcg mentioned, if the colors are right it would look nice.

I think the $295 price tag is a bit high for a used tufted rug, however.

The posting states the rug is olive, cream, cranberry & taupe and is 3 years old from a smoke free environment and has been cleaned annually. So you think $295 is a bit high for an 8 x 10?

ksoxgl.....I like it. Nice calm colors. You might be able to find a better deal, but I paid $2K for my 8' x 10' rug. You could do a whole lot worse!!!!! :0)

It's not too high if it's perfect for you. The Pottery Barn label is why they will probably come close to getting their price.

I'm assuming that nicole's $2,000 rug is hand-knotted.

Go see it and if it works for you, just offer less. All they can say is no. Bring the full amount so if you love it...

I'd offer $200. It's nice enough, and while it's maybe not my first choice with your sofa, it's certainly worth looking at.

I'm with parma. Go look at it, and don't be afraid to get down on all fours and SMELL it. If there is a sign of a pet, past or present, pass. Those odors have a way of recurring, especially in humid weather. I think it looks great, and it's not a bad price if it's perfect. Remeber, you could resell it for more with the PB label, too. With CL it never hurts to offer less regardless, and most sellers expect offers unless they state up front that their price is firm.
Good Luck

If the background is olive, I think it would look great. Actually, it will look much nicer in your room than in the original owner's home! You have a great space. If the rug is in good condition, I don't think it's overpriced. I just paid $300 for a 4' x 6' entry rug (new). So, for that price and size, as long as it's in nice shape, I think it would work well. I have a number of things from PB, and I love them all - nice quality.

Jan

I like it also --
And if YOU like it, it'll be hard to find a nice rug of that size for significantly less money. (Unless you like the really old Orientals and are willing to take a chance on eBay.)

Plus - the thing I love about Craigslist, is that if it doesn't work out, you can just resell it. Retail to retail, so no 'markup'.

I actually had that exact rug in my living room of my old house for 7 years. I loved the rich colors and found that it wore very well.

Currently, we are building a new home and the rug is still with me in a different (& much more used space) and it still looks great. It is thick and comfortable under foot and vacuums up well.

The first picture is from my old living room when the rug was less than 3 years old and the second from our condo where we are now.

For what is worth, I paid $399 for a 5x8 size in 2001 so I think the price is good as long as it is in good shape.

Beautiful rug and I like pottery barn stuff so I think
it is worth it. Visit it in person though and
I agree really sniff it.

Good find.
~boxer

I love the rug,but with a sage background will it go with the hunter green in the sofa fabric, wall clock and the coffee table?

Based on what I'm seeing on my monitor as far as colors, I'd suggest that you keep looking for a better match.

If you go to see it, definitely bring along a cushion from your sofa so you can see if it matches.
(Your table base could be easily repainted if it fights.)

GREAT idea to take along a cushion!!!
Let us know what you decide...

Thanks everyone for your responses. I've emailed the seller to see if it's still available, hopefully so! I too think that for such a large rug, I can't go wrong for the price. And reselling it on craigslist if it doesn't match is a great idea.
Monablair, I do have some sage there in the sofa, there's a stripe that is sage, and I also have sage in the curtains and the accent pillows. The only thing I'll probably do is paint the coffee table legs, which color though I'm not sure! I'll post back soon hopefully with a pic with the new rug :). Thanks again!